Has anyone been rejected for a Canadian student visa after demonstrably meeting all the published requirements and providing all requested documentation? If so, what were the stated reasons for refusal, and did you pursue any further action?
Yeah, it happens. It’s frustrating, but visa applications are ultimately at the discretion of the visa officer. Even if you meet the minimum requirements, they might have concerns that aren’t explicitly listed. For example, they might question your ties to your home country or the genuineness of your intent to return after your studies.
I know someone who was rejected even though they seemed to have everything in order. Their stated reason was ‘insufficient funds,’ even though they had bank statements showing more than enough money. It turned out the visa officer was concerned about the source of the funds – they wanted more clarity on how the money was accumulated.
Oh that’s specific. So, even if you have the money, they might question where it came from? That’s worrying. What did your friend do?
He reapplied with more detailed documentation about the source of their funds – like tax returns, investment records, and a letter from their sponsor explaining the origin of the money. It took a few months, but they eventually got approved.