The application for a Canadian visa can be tedious, and refusal can be frustrating. Refusal of a visa, though, does not have to signify the end of your chance to go to Canada, study in Canada, or work in Canada. Knowing the basis for refusal and taking appropriate actions can increase your future chances of approval.
Knowing the Reason for Denial
The first step to take after a visa rejection is to carefully go through the reasons for rejection. In every rejection of a visa application, the immigration department sends a letter detailing the reasons for rejection. The general reasons include not having adequate financial evidence, failing to present the documents, failing to satisfy the requirements, or uncertainty of the applicant’s reluctance to return home after visiting. Having this cause, one is going to seal loopholes on reapplying later.
Re-evaluation of rejection letters and even the original application has to occur. The reason that missing details or required form blanks weren’t completed could have been made rectified at second application time. Other situations may be that something went wrong where a person had represented facts not fully as well, or perhaps discrepancies that are corrected before further applications.
Looking at Reapplication
Once the reason for denial has been established, the question is whether re-filing would be the best option. If the reason for denial was due to lacking information or minor discrepancies, re-filing with correct documentation and information will result in approval. If denial was on the grounds of ineligibility, e.g., not having enough links with the home country, evidence may be demanded prior to re-filing.
Upon re-submission, the application needs to be re-submitted such that it satisfies all the requisites. Making supporting documents, i.e., employment record, employment proof, or an in-depth agenda, more credible such that intent and validity are decided is advised.
Taking Legal Advice
For complex refusals or denials following, it is recommended that one seeks the services of an immigration attorney. A Canadian immigration lawyer will be able to review the case, figure out where the application failed, and advise accordingly on what needs to be done next. The attorney can further assist in the development of a better application or appeal, as the case may be.
Legal counsel can, in some cases, clear up misunderstandings with immigration officials. Lawyers can also recommend alternative petitions for visas that would be more practical in view of the applicant’s situation.
In Light of the Prospect for an Appeal
An appeal can be entertained depending on the type and basis of the visa denial. Some visa denials, such as those on the basis of applications by permanent residents, can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division or the Federal Court of Canada.
Appeals also require good legal argument and evidence to back them, and professional legal advice must be sought. Appeals do get delayed, and applicants must be willing for an anticipated delay before the outcome.
Making Future Applications Better
Either an appeal or a re-submission, follow-up applications need to be better. That is double-checking to ensure that twice the number of forms have been correctly completed, twice the number of supporting documents attached, and additional evidence provided to explain prior faults.
Financial sufficiency is a general condition for visa granting. The applicants for the visa should be in a position to demonstrate that they possess sufficient finances to sustain their stay and offer tangible evidence, such as sponsorship letters and bank accounts. Demonstrating strong ties to the home country, such as work obligations, family obligations, or house ownership, can also prove effective in convincing immigration officials of the applicant’s intent to return.
Pursuing Other Visa Options
If the denial of visa is ongoing, it is advisable to seek alternative immigrating opportunities. Canada also offers different types of visas such as work permits, study permits, and business immigration.
When the visitor visa is rejected, there is an opportunity to attempt to apply for a study or work permit with necessary qualifications that provide another window of opportunity to enter the country legally.
Eligible candidates for a particular visa category usually are ineligible for another. Seeking alternatives and a professional may decide the best alternative for Canadian immigration.
Conclusion
A refused Canadian visa does not always have to be. Knowing the reason why an application has been declined, resolving the issues, and having better future applications can boost the success of applicants. Pursuing the advice of attorneys, appealing when necessary, and considering other visa routes are all proactive measures which may be pursued throughout the process of obtaining a visa rejection. Through proper planning and best strategy, the majority of applicants do go on to succeed on their application and ultimately find their desire of traveling to, or immigrating to, Canada.
