I am not satisfied that you have a legitimate business purpose in Canada

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When my visa was refused with the statement “I am not satisfied that you have a legitimate business purpose in Canada”, I felt frustrated, especially because, to me, I “clearly” demonstrated my reasons for travelling. However, it was not convincing to the visa officers. Canadian visa officers use this “reason” when they feel your application … Read more

You do not have significant family ties outside Canada

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One common reason Canada visa officers use to deny a visa is that; “You do not have significant family ties outside Canada”. When my friend applied to study at the University of Manitoba, he received this exact response. They explained further that because of his weak family ties, they could not trust that he’d leave … Read more

I made a mistake on my Canada visa application, what should I do?

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It’s very important to avoid making mistakes in your visa application but mistakes are a natural part of life And, they can happen even when we’re dealing with something as important as your Canadian visa application. I’ve been there myself—I once made a mistake on my visa application despite double- and triple-checking every detail. Read … Read more

How to book VFS appointment for passport submission when applying for a Canada visa

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VFS Global is an outsourcing services provider, and it works with the Canadian government to manage parts of its visa application process. They do not involve in making visa decisions but you can submit your passport to the Canadian authorities through them. I’ve used them to submit my passport for a Canadian visa before and … Read more