Canada Rejection(s) Explained!

Misrepresentation under Section 40(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) occurs when an applicant provides false, misleading, or incomplete information in their visa application. This includes:

✔ Submitting fake or altered documents.
✔ Providing incorrect employment or educational history.
✔ Hiding previous visa refusals from Canada or other countries.
✔ Falsely claiming family ties or financial assets to strengthen the application.

🔴 Penalty: Misrepresentation can result in a 5-year ban from applying for any Canadian visa, making future immigration attempts extremely difficult. To avoid this, always ensure that all submitted information is accurate, verifiable, and transparent.

According to Section 36(1) of IRPA, applicants may be denied entry if they have a criminal record. Criminal inadmissibility applies to:

• Any offense committed inside or outside Canada.
• Convictions for offenses such as fraud, drug-related crimes, assault, or DUI (Driving Under Influence).

👉 Solution: Applicants may be eligible to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to overcome this inadmissibility.

Under Section 38(1) of IRPA, a visa can be refused if an applicant has a medical condition that:

• Poses a danger to public health or safety.
• Could place excessive demand on Canadian healthcare services.

👉 Solution: Applicants may provide a medical reassessment or prove they have sufficient funds to cover their medical expenses without burdening Canada’s healthcare system.

Section 39 of IRPA states that an applicant must prove they have enough financial resources to support themselves and their dependents while in Canada. A visa may be refused if:

• The applicant does not provide sufficient proof of funds.
• Bank statements, tax documents, or financial sponsorship letters are inconsistent or insufficient.

👉 Solution: Providing detailed financial statements, tax returns, and sponsorship affidavits can strengthen the application.

According to Section 34(1) of IRPA, an applicant can be refused entry if they are suspected of engaging in:

• Espionage or terrorism.
• Subversion against any government.
• Membership in an organization involved in security-related offenses.

👉 Solution: A strong background check and proof of non-involvement in such activities are crucial.

Section 20 of IRPA states that a temporary visa applicant must convince the immigration officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay. A refusal may happen if:

• The applicant does not have strong family, job, or property ties to their home country.
• Travel history is weak, with no proof of return from previous trips.

👉 Solution: Providing employment letters, property ownership documents, and proof of dependents can demonstrate strong ties to the home country.