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
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
If you’ve recently applied for a Canadian visa and received a refusal letter stating, “I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay,” it is very common. When I applied for my first Canadian visa, I received the same response. At the time, it felt vague, simply because the … Read more
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 … Read more
The first time I applied for a Canadian visa, I considered withdrawing my application after submitting it. This was because I noticed it would be rejected. I made a mistake in the application and only saw it after submitting it. Well, I didn’t withdraw it at the end of the day, so they rejected it, … Read more
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