Top 7 ways to get your study visa rejected

Highlights: Top 7 reasons that could lead to Canada study visa rejection

• The frequency of study permit refusals has recently increased in Canada as of 2024.
• Common mistakes leading to study visa rejections include submitting incomplete application forms.
• Providing inadequate documents, like insufficient proof of funds, can also lead to study visa rejections.
• International students must also provide a Letter of Admission (LOA) while applying for a study visa.

 

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What are the top reasons that study permit applications to Canada get refused?

Here are some reasons why your Canada study permit application can get rejected:

 

Financial insufficiency

While applying for a study permit in Canada, you must demonstrate sufficient proof of financial resources. The minimum financial requirement depends upon the family size, even if you travel to Canada as a single applicant.

The table below lists the minimum funds required to apply for a Canada study permit as of 2024:

Number of family members (including the study permit applicant)	Funds required (in CAD)
1	$20,635
2	$25,690
3	$31,583
4	$38,346
5	$43,492
6	$49,051
7	$54,611
For each additional family member above 7	Add $5,559

 

The financial requirements for students willing to study in Quebec are listed in the table below:

Household composition (including the study permit applicant)	Funds required
One person under the age of 18	$7,541
One person aged 18 and over	$15,078
Two people aged 18 and over	$22,115
Two people aged 18 and over and one person under the age of 18	$24,773
Two people aged 18 and over and two people under the age of 18	$26,737

 

As per the guidelines provided by IRCC, the following documents can be submitted as proof of financial support:

 

• Canadian bank account statement
• Employment details of parents
• Loan details (if any)
• Loan capacity certificate (if applicable)
• A guaranteed investment certificate
• A scholarship letter (if any)

 

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Inadequate language proficiency

Language proficiency plays a significant role when applying for any Canadian visa or immigration program. International students willing to study in Canada must provide proof of English or French language proficiency to be eligible for a Canada study permit.

 

The table below lists the minimum IELTS score to study in Canadian universities:

Name of the University	IELTS minimum requirement (Undergraduate Programs)	IELTS minimum requirement (Postgraduate Programs)
University of Toronto	6.5	7
University of British Columbia	6.5	6.5
McGill University	6.5	6.5
McMaster University	6.5	6.5
University of Alberta	6.5	6.5
University of Montreal	6.5	6.5
University of Waterloo	6.5	7
University of Ottawa	6.5	6.5
University of Calgary	6.5	6.5
Western University	6.5	6.5
UniversitéLaval	6.5	6.5
Queen’s University	6.5	7
Simon Fraser University	6.5	7
Dalhousie University	6.5	7
University of Manitoba	6.5	6.5
University of Saskatchewan	6.5	6.5
University of Victoria	6.5	6.5
York University	6.5	7.5
University of Guelph	6.5	6.5
Université du Québec	6.5	6.5

 

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Unclear intention of returning back

The immigration officer must be assured that you will be returning to your home country after completing your studies in Canada. You would be required to demonstrate your intention of returning by showing documents that establish strong ties to your home country. You can prove this by providing property documents, personal documents like birth certificates and marriage certificates, and community involvement certificates such as membership in organizations and clubs.

 

Improper documentation

Submitting incomplete or false documents can also lead to visa rejection. The documents required to apply for a Canada student visa are as follows:

 

• Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
• Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
• Valid and original passport
• Proof of funds
• Documents to demonstrate communal ties with the home country
• Completed visa application form
• Fee payment receipt
• Medical exam results
• Language test results
• Other supporting documents specified by the IRCC

 

A visa application with incomplete documents is considered incomplete and returned by the IRCC.

 

Not providing Letter of Admission (LOAs)

The IRCC recently announced that international students must submit a Letter of Admission (LOA) to their respective DLI to get their Canadian study permit. The DLIs have ten calendar days to validate LOAs; if they are not validated, the application is considered incomplete and would lead to rejection.

 

Poor Academic performance

Inconsistent academic performance might affect your visa application negatively. The immigration officers usually check your educational records and academic consistency to understand your potential. Good language proficiency grades and consistent educational transcripts will increase your chances of visa approval.

 

Weak or absent Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Canada study visa application forms must be supported by a letter of explanation or a Statement of Purpose (SOP) describing your goals and reasons for choosing Canada as your study destination. IRCC recommends students include an SOP while applying for a Canada study permit, and therefore, a weak or absent letter of explanation might lead to your visa being rejected.

 

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