The denial or rejection of a candidate’s application for a Canadian PR  visa might have a variety of causes. The immigration department may reject a Canadian Visa application for several reasons, including criminal history, false statements about one’s health, failure to meet eligibility requirements, a lack of relevant documentation, and a failure to meet deadlines.

• Misrepresentation

The cases of misrepresentation are treated severely by the IRCC. IRCC rejects applications if they find applicants making false statements. Here are some examples of material misrepresentation are:

Non-reporting a visa denial for a different country, presenting a false document, omitting to name a member of your family, or declaring a fake employment record. Similarly, the month & date of birth on your application are reversed, and being single or unmarried while widowed.

• Medical grounds

The Canadian Government would reject applications from immigrants who put an “excessive strain” on the country’s healthcare system. According to this policy, anybody asking for immigration to Canada must have a medical exam approved by Canada’s medical centers. Suppose the person has a significant disease that could impact Canadians’ general health or danger to Canadians’ safety. In that case, the IRCC may deny the applicant’s request.

• Criminality

A criminal background check is a standard component of the verification procedure. The Canadian Government wants to ensure that incoming immigrants are law-abiding and won’t threaten the native community. Therefore, criminal background checks are conducted at multiple levels by the Embassy.

• Not meeting a deadline.

The IRCC has established deadlines for submitting specific applications and forms to speed up your immigration procedure. Any applicant who fails to meet deadlines faces the risk of rejecting their application. For this reason, it is crucial to understand how to obtain the documents and when to submit the finished application. Sometimes CIC will allow a few-day extension, but it is essential to explain the circumstances and provide supporting documentation.

• Financial reasons

As part of the Canadian visa application procedure, applicants should prove their financial soundness. Proof of funds indicates that the primary applicant can finance themselves and any family members living in Canada or the applicant’s place of origin. An applicant may have their application rejected if they do not provide sufficient proof of funds, depending on the amount needed for their chosen visa program. 

Below is the list of financial documents which are generally shown as proof of funds:

1. Bank Statement for specific periods
2. Income Tax Returns and PAN copies of the self and sponsors.
3. Sanction Letter is required if taking Education Loan
4. Supporting documents of ability to pay living expenses
5. Proof of Investments – supporting copies required
6. Property Documents – keeping copies required
7. CA Reports, where applicable

• Insufficient documents

It is a pivotal point in the immigration process to Canada. They provide a thorough checklist to the applicant’s mailbox, which must follow depending on the importance of the supporting documentation. As a result, creating a document checklist and compiling the entire document portfolio in one location to prevent delays and mistakes is always advisable. It will aid your ability to submit all of your documentation on time.

Please be aware that the IRCC may reject or refuse your application if the required documentation is not provided.

• Applying without knowing the eligibility requirements

There are more than 60 distinct immigration programs, each with a particular set of criteria. A candidate’s profile must therefore meet the requirements listed by IRCC for the PR visa programs for which the applicant applied. It significantly depends on variables like education level, age, employment history, and language ability. Any contradiction in eligibility standards could result in the visa application being rejected immediately.

Becoming a citizen sets you up for success in Canada. It opens the door to opportunity, whether it’s traveling, working, or studying. It also makes you eligible to vote and reduces waiting times for permanent residence and citizenship.