Visitor Visa refusal? Let’s work together to avoid It.
An applicant who wanted to visit his brother and cousin in Canada was denied a visa.
The officer cited two reasons:
- The purpose of the trip did not align with temporary residence, and
- The applicant's income was deemed insufficient to support the trip.
When the detailed refusal notes were reviewed, the following explanation was included: “Financial income is not supported by evidence such as salary slips, employer letters, proof of income, and more. Evidence of income sources is limited.”
However, the applicant had provided proof of his business and passive income (e.g., investment interest), including financial documents and company reports.
The court reiterated that officers are obligated to consider all evidence provided and reflect it in the detailed refusal reasons.
Ignoring critical information that could have impacted the decision shows that the officer either failed to consider it or deliberately disregarded it.
In this case, a "domino effect" occurred: one reason led to another. Since the financial evidence was deemed insufficient, the purpose of the trip was also viewed as inconsistent with temporary residence.
The court ruled that the refusal decision must be reassessed, as the officer made a significant error by ignoring the financial documents and then basing the refusal on their "absence."
Unfortunately, such unreasonable and standard refusals are common, and appealing to the court is often the only way to ensure justice prevails.
