Hello, we are a couple from Argentina applying for a transit visa for our vacation to Japan. In our initial application, we submitted our passports, national ID documents, and a very simple itinerary of our planned activities in Japan (though it was not a booked flight itinerary). Unfortunately, our application was rejected for the following reasons:
"I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
For further context: I am a 28yo graduated software engineer working as a contractor in Argentina. My girlfriend (25yo) works in an administrative role at a clinic and is currently studying here. We have been living together for 1.5 years in a rented apartment (the contract is for 3 years)
"I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
- Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
- The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application."
For further context: I am a 28yo graduated software engineer working as a contractor in Argentina. My girlfriend (25yo) works in an administrative role at a clinic and is currently studying here. We have been living together for 1.5 years in a rented apartment (the contract is for 3 years)