Study Permit Refused Because Your Home-Country Ties Were Not Strong Enough
A study permit applicant can have a valid letter of acceptance, adequate funds and a genuine interest in education yet still receive a refusal because the officer is not satisfied that the applicant will leave Canada when their authorized stay ends. The…
Study Permit Refused Over Concerns About a Sponsor’s Financial Support
A parent, spouse, relative, employer or other supporter may genuinely intend to pay for an international student’s education. Yet a promise of support does not automatically prove that the money is sufficient, available or sustainable. An immigration…
Study Permit Refused Because the Program Does Not Make Sense: Academic Progression and Career Logic
A study permit applicant can have a valid letter of acceptance, enough money and genuine plans to study, yet still receive a refusal because the chosen program does not appear reasonable in light of the applicant’s education or career history. The…
Study Permit Refused for Insufficient Funds: What Evidence Should a Reapplication Include?
A study permit refusal based on finances can be especially confusing when the applicant believes the bank balance was high enough. The problem may not be the number alone. An immigration officer may also have concerns about where the money came from,…
IRCC Letter of Acceptance Verification: What Happens If Your School Cannot Confirm Your LOA?
A letter of acceptance may look official, contain a student number and show the name of a recognized Canadian college or university. That does not mean Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will accept it without checking. Post-secondary…
