Visa Refusals

Inadmissibility / Criminality

Canadian Immigration Authorities have the right to refuse admission or entry when you enter Canada or apply for a visa, or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for multiple reasons, including

  • Security reasons
  • Human-rights violations (pending inquiry)
  • Medical reasons
  • Financial reasons
  • Misrepresentations
  • Having inadmissible family members

Arrests, Detentions & Removals

If you receive a removal order, you cannot legally remain in Canada and must leave the country. A number of causes can lead to this, including

  • Espionage
  • Violence or Terrorism
  • Involvement in war crimes

Speak to our visa experts to understand the reason for eviction – as this depends on a case-to-case basis.

Visa Renewal / Extension - Inside Canada

You can remain in Canada, even if your TRV has expired, as long as you have a valid status document (e.g. valid Study Permit, Work Permit, Visitor Record, or visitor stamp in your passport).

Renewal can be applied for the following types of visa:

  • CAQ Visas (Certificate of Acceptance to Quebec)
  • Study Permit Renewal
  • TRV
  • eTA
  • Exchange Students
  • Accompanying Family Members

Document Renewal / Replacement

If you receive a removal order, you cannot legally remain in Canada and must leave the country. A number of causes can lead to this, including

  • Espionage
  • Violence or Terrorism
  • Involvement in war crimes

Speak to our visa experts to understand the reason for eviction – as this depends on a case-to-case basis.