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Appendix A: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statistics on the Reasons for Refusal Given During the 2019-2021 Period
The tables in Annex A were submitted by IRCC to provide a comprehensive picture of the “reasons for refusal for study permit applications processed between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2021, including for clients residing in Africa who have identified French as their official language.”[1]
The departments highlighted
that more than one refusal ground may apply to a single application, [and] therefore the annex shows each instance of a reason being applied. In addition, refusal grounds include legacy categories used in past era systems. As a result, there are redundant category breakdowns for certain refusal grounds, such as the case with A16.[2]
Table 1—Reasons for refusal for Study Permit Applications Processed between January 1, 2019-December 31, 2021 (in instances)*
TR Refusal Ground |
TR Refusal Ground Description |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
Grand Total |
A16(1) |
From the documents which you have submitted in support of your application, I am not satisfied that you have answered all questions truthfully, as required by subsection 16(1) of the Act. Specifically, I am not satisfied that the following information is truthful: |
38 |
0 |
0 |
38 |
A16(1) |
I am not satisfied that you have answered truthfully all questions put to you. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A16(1) |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient funds, including income or assets, to carry out your stated purpose in going to Canada or to maintain yourself while in Canada and to effect your departure. |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
A16(1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, as per section 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for: An interview |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A16(1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, as per section 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for: Biometrics |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
A16(1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, as per section 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for: Completion of a medical examination |
10 |
1 |
0 |
11 |
A16(1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, as per section 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for: The following documents: |
15 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
A16(1) |
You have not provided sufficient documentation to support your / your host's income and assets. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A16(1) |
You have submitted documentation which lacks authenticity as part of your application. This has diminished the overall credibility of your submission. |
72 |
0 |
0 |
72 |
A16(1) Total |
N/A |
150 |
1 |
0 |
151 |
A16(1) Authenticity |
You have submitted documentation that lacks authenticity as part of your application. This has diminished the overall credibility of your submission. |
1,004 |
216 |
632 |
1,852 |
A16(1) Authenticity Total |
N/A |
1,004 |
216 |
632 |
1,852 |
A16(1) Biometrics |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for biometrics. |
1,075 |
125 |
2,572 |
3,772 |
A16(1) Biometrics Total |
N/A |
1,075 |
125 |
2,572 |
3,772 |
A16(1) Documents |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for submission of the following documents: |
2,282 |
337 |
5,176 |
7,795 |
A16(1) Documents Total |
N/A |
2,282 |
337 |
5,176 |
7,795 |
A16(1) Host Income |
You have not provided sufficient documentation to support your or your host's income and assets. |
616 |
93 |
577 |
1,286 |
A16(1) Host Income Total |
N/A |
616 |
93 |
577 |
1,286 |
A16(1) Suf. Fund |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient funds, including income or assets, to carry out your stated purpose in coming to Canada or to maintain yourself while in Canada and to effect your departure. |
6,000 |
2,541 |
2,709 |
11,250 |
A16(1) Suf. Fund Total |
N/A |
6,000 |
2,541 |
2,709 |
11,250 |
A16(1) Truthful |
I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions in the documents you have submitted in support of your application, as required by subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. Specifically, I am not satisfied that the following information is truthful: |
1,234 |
593 |
976 |
2,803 |
A16(1) Truthful Total |
N/A |
1,234 |
593 |
976 |
2,803 |
A16(1)(a) |
I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions asked of you. |
1,453 |
486 |
745 |
2,684 |
A16(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
1,453 |
486 |
745 |
2,684 |
A16(1.1) Examination |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(1.1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for an examination. |
114 |
18 |
200 |
332 |
A16(1.1) Examination Total |
N/A |
114 |
18 |
200 |
332 |
A16(1.1) Interview |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(1.1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for an interview. |
5 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
A16(1.1) Interview Total |
N/A |
5 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
A16(2) |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(2) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for completion of a medical examination. |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
A16(2) Total |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
A16(2) Medical Exam |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(2) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for completion of a medical examination. |
162 |
62 |
471 |
695 |
A16(2) Medical Exam Total |
N/A |
162 |
62 |
471 |
695 |
A16(2.1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(2.1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for a Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) interview. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A16(2.1) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A22.1(1) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under subsection 22.1(1) of that IRPA: the Minister may, on the Minister’s own initiative, declare that a foreign national, other than a foreign national referred to in section 19, may not become a temporary resident if the Minister is of the opinion that it is justified by public policy considerations. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
A22.1(1) Total |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
A34(1)(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 34(1)(a) of the IRPA: engaging in an act of espionage that is against Canada or that is contrary to Canada's interests. |
21 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
A34(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
21 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
A34(1)(b.1) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 34(1)(b.1) of the IRPA: engaging in an act of subversion against a democratic government, institution or process as they are understood in Canada. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A34(1)(b.1) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A34(1)(f) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 34(1)(f) of the IRPA: being a member of an organization that there are reasonable grounds to believe engages, has engaged or will engage in acts referred to in paragraph (a), (b), (b.1) or (c). |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
A34(1)(f) Total |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
A35(1)(b) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 35(1)(b) of the IRPA: being a prescribed senior official in the service of a government that, in the opinion of the Minister, engages or has engaged in terrorism, systematic or gross human rights violations, or genocide, a war crime or a crime against humanity within the meaning of subsections 6(3) to (5) of the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A35(1)(b) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A36(1)(a) |
A36(1)(a): Having been convicted in Canada of an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years, or of an offence under an Act of Parliament for which a term of imprisonment of more that six months has been imposed; |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A36(1)(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 36(1)(a) of the IRPA: having been convicted in Canada of an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years, or of an offence under an Act of Parliament for which a term of imprisonment of more than six months has been imposed. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
A36(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
A36(1)(b) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 36(1)(b) of the IRPA: having been convicted of an offence outside Canada that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. |
10 |
3 |
2 |
15 |
A36(1)(b) Total |
N/A |
10 |
3 |
2 |
15 |
A36(1)(c) |
A36(1)(c): Committing an act outside Canada that is an offence in the place where it was committed and that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A36(1)(c) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 36(1)(c) of the IRPA: committing an act outside Canada that is an offence in the place where it was committed and that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. |
4 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
A36(1)(c) Total |
N/A |
5 |
0 |
3 |
8 |
A36(2)(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 36(2)(a) of the IRPA: having been convicted in Canada of an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by way of indictment, or of two offences under any Act of Parliament not arising out of a single occurrence. |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
A36(2)(a) Total |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
A36(2)(b) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 36(2)(b) of the IRPA: having been convicted outside Canada of an offence that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an indictable offence under an Act of Parliament, or of two offences not arising out of a single occurrence that, if committed in Canada, would constitute offences under an Act of Parliament. |
19 |
4 |
8 |
31 |
A36(2)(b) Total |
N/A |
19 |
4 |
8 |
31 |
A36(2)(c) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 36(2)(c) of the IRPA: committing an act outside Canada that is an offence in the place where it was committed and that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an indictable offence under an Act of Parliament. |
8 |
2 |
33 |
43 |
A36(2)(c) Total |
N/A |
8 |
2 |
33 |
43 |
A38(1)(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 38(1)(a) of the IRPA: likely to be a danger to public health. |
2 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
A38(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
2 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
A38(1)(c) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 38(1)(c) of the IRPA: might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services. |
1 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
A38(1)(c) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
A39 |
A39: You are or will be unable or unwilling to support yourself or any other person who is dependent on you, and have not satisfied an officer that adequate arrangements for care and support, other that those that involve social assistance, have been made. |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
A39 |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under section 39 of the IRPA: you are or will be unable or unwilling to support yourself or any other person who is dependent on you, and have not satisfied an officer that adequate arrangements for care and support, other that those that involve social assistance, have been made. |
81 |
4 |
18 |
103 |
A39 Total |
N/A |
85 |
4 |
18 |
107 |
A40(1)(a) |
A40(1)(a): For directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act; |
147 |
0 |
0 |
147 |
A40(1)(a) |
You have been found inadmissible to Canada in accordance with paragraph 40(1)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of the IRPA. In accordance with paragraph A40(2)(a), you will remain inadmissible to Canada for a period of five years from the date of this letter or from the date a previous removal order was enforced. |
4,986 |
1,617 |
4,073 |
10,676 |
A40(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
5,133 |
1,617 |
4,073 |
10,823 |
A40(2)(a) |
A40(1)(a) and A40(2)(a): You are still inadmissible to Canada as a period of five years has not passed since your prior refusal. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
A40(2)(a) |
A40(1)(a) and A40(2)(a): You are still inadmissible to Canada as a period of two years has not passed since your prior refusal. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A40(2)(a) |
At a prior refusal, you were found inadmissible to Canada for misrepresentation. In accordance with paragraph 40(2)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), you remain inadmissible for a period of five years from the date of your prior refusal or from the date a previous removal order was enforced. |
418 |
269 |
299 |
986 |
A40(2)(a) Total |
N/A |
424 |
269 |
299 |
992 |
A41(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 41(a) of the IRPA: through an act or omission which contravenes, directly or indirectly, a provision of this Act. |
580 |
38 |
369 |
987 |
A41(a) Total |
N/A |
580 |
38 |
369 |
987 |
A42(1)(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 42(1)(a) of the IRPA: your family member is inadmissible. |
4 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
A42(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
4 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
A42(1)(b) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 42(1)(b) of the IRPA: you are an accompanying family member of an inadmissible person. |
4 |
3 |
8 |
15 |
A42(1)(b) Total |
N/A |
4 |
3 |
8 |
15 |
General (Expired SP ‑ WP) |
Your study permit has expired; therefore, you are not eligible for a work permit under this program. |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
General (Expired SP ‑ WP) Total |
N/A |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
General (Letter of Acceptance) |
Your letter of acceptance indicates that you applied more than one month prior to the beginning of your employment. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
General (Letter of Acceptance) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Other** |
Unspecified |
58,093 |
42,950 |
90,090 |
191,133 |
Other Total |
N/A |
58,093 |
42,950 |
90,090 |
191,133 |
R1(1) (Marital status) |
You have not established that you are the spouse or that you meet the definition of common‑law partner, as defined in the IRPR. |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
R1(1) (Marital status) Total |
N/A |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
R11(2) VO Application |
Pursuant to subsection 11(2) of the IRPR, an application for this type of document cannot be submitted within Canada. An application of this type must be made at a Canadian visa office in another country. |
5 |
3 |
0 |
8 |
R11(2) VO Application Total |
N/A |
5 |
3 |
0 |
8 |
R11(2) VO Application Total |
current employment situation |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
R11(2) VO Application Total |
employment prospects in country of residence |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
R11(2) VO Application Total |
family ties in Canada and in country of residence |
25 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
R11(2) VO Application Total |
Having a legitimate business purpose in Canada |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
R11(2) VO Application Total |
I am not satisfied that you have answered truthfully all questions put to you. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R179 |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient funds, including income or assets, to carry out your stated purpose in going to Canada or to maintain yourself while in Canada and to effect your departure. |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
R179 |
I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions asked of you. |
415 |
135 |
149 |
699 |
R179 |
Limited employment prospects in your country of residence |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
R179 |
personal assets and financial status |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
R179 |
Purpose of visit |
159 |
0 |
0 |
159 |
R179 |
That you have a legitimate business purpose in Canada |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
R179 |
travel history |
24 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
R179 |
Your current employment situation |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
R179 |
Your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence |
25 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
R179 |
Your personal assets and financial status |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
R179 |
Your travel history |
24 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
R179 Total |
N/A |
717 |
135 |
149 |
1,001 |
R179(1)b) |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
160 |
12 |
3 |
175 |
R179(1)b) Total |
N/A |
160 |
12 |
3 |
175 |
R179(b) Assets |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status. |
1,593 |
490 |
747 |
2,830 |
R179(b) Assets Total |
N/A |
1,593 |
490 |
747 |
2,830 |
R179(b) Conditions |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada. |
38 |
21 |
7 |
66 |
R179(b) Conditions Total |
N/A |
38 |
21 |
7 |
66 |
R179(b) CoR Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence. |
462 |
248 |
93 |
803 |
R179(b) CoR Employment Total |
N/A |
462 |
248 |
93 |
803 |
R179(b) Cur. Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation. |
519 |
236 |
112 |
867 |
R179(b) Cur. Employment Total |
N/A |
519 |
236 |
112 |
867 |
R179(b) Family Ties |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. |
1,764 |
874 |
436 |
3,074 |
R179(b) Family Ties Total |
N/A |
1,764 |
874 |
436 |
3,074 |
R179(b) Immigration Status |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status. |
176 |
44 |
20 |
240 |
R179(b) Immigration Status Total |
N/A |
176 |
44 |
20 |
240 |
R179(b) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
1,824 |
1,330 |
126 |
3,280 |
R179(b) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
1,824 |
1,330 |
126 |
3,280 |
R179(b) Purpose |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. |
4,707 |
3,220 |
1,680 |
9,607 |
R179(b) Purpose Total |
N/A |
4,707 |
3,220 |
1,680 |
9,607 |
R179(b) Travel History |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your travel history. |
2,716 |
280 |
179 |
3,175 |
R179(b) Travel History Total |
N/A |
2,716 |
280 |
179 |
3,175 |
R179(d) |
I am not satisfied that you have a legitimate business purpose in Canada. |
3 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
R179(d) Total |
N/A |
3 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
R181(1) |
Your status as a temporary resident has expired. You did not submit an application for extension of your temporary resident status on or before the expiry of the authorized period. |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
R181(1) Total |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
R182 Expired Stay |
You have not complied with an imposed condition, and, as a result, you have lost your status as a temporary resident because the time period you were allowed to stay in Canada has expired. |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R182 Expired Stay Total |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R182 Studies |
You have not complied with an imposed condition, and, as a result, you have lost your status as a temporary resident because you have engaged in studies that were prohibited in the conditions imposed. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R182 Studies Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R183(1) |
You have worked or studied in Canada without authorization and, therefore, have violated a condition imposed under subsection 183(1) of the IRPR. |
11 |
2 |
1 |
14 |
R183(1) Total |
N/A |
11 |
2 |
1 |
14 |
R186 |
You have not demonstrated that you come within the exceptions under section 186 of the IRPR exempting you from the requirement to obtain a work permit or that your employment in Canada comes within the exceptions to section 203 of the IRPR. As a result, your offer of employment must be the subject of an economic effect determination before a work permit can be issued to you. Your employer in Canada should contact the local office of the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada to begin this process. |
0 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
R186 Total |
N/A |
0 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
R186(v) (previous conditions) |
You have failed to comply with the terms and conditions of your previous off‑campus work permit; therefore, you are not eligible to work off‑campus. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R186(v) (previous conditions) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R186(w) (Completed studies) |
You have not provided evidence that you have satisfied all requirements of the program of studies, as you have not submitted the required documentation in regard to the completion of your studies. |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
R186(w) (Completed studies) Total |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
R186(w) (Institute qualified) |
The institution you attended is not recognized as an institution that is qualified under this category. |
3 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
R186(w) (Institute qualified) Total |
N/A |
3 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
R186(w) (no full‑time studies) |
You have not engaged in full‑time studies for at least eight months at a qualified institution. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R186(w) (no full‑time studies) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R188(1) |
You are not authorized to study in Canada without a study permit, given that the program of study will not be completed within the period of stay authorized upon entry into Canada, and the duration of the program is more than six months. Your application to obtain a study permit to further pursue a program of study must be made outside Canada. |
5 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
R188(1) Total |
N/A |
5 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
R200(1) |
current employment situation |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R200(1) |
immigration status in country of residence |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
length of proposed stay in Canada |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R200(1) |
personal assets and financial status |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R200(1) |
Purpose of visit |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R200(1) |
The employer has failed to provide an offer of employment to you, as required under subparagraph 200(1)(c)(ii.1) of the IRPR. |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
R200(1) |
travel history |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
Your current employment situation |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R200(1) |
your immigration status |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
Your personal assets and financial status |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R200(1) |
Your travel history |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) Total |
N/A |
20 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
R200(1)(b) Assets |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status. |
896 |
116 |
333 |
1,345 |
R200(1)(b) Assets Total |
N/A |
896 |
116 |
333 |
1,345 |
R200(1)(b) CoR Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence. |
158 |
51 |
45 |
254 |
R200(1)(b) CoR Employment Total |
N/A |
158 |
51 |
45 |
254 |
R200(1)(b) Current Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation. |
124 |
140 |
38 |
302 |
R200(1)(b) Current Employment Total |
N/A |
124 |
140 |
38 |
302 |
R200(1)(b) Family Ties |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. |
528 |
202 |
149 |
879 |
R200(1)(b) Family Ties Total |
N/A |
528 |
202 |
149 |
879 |
R200(1)(b) Immigration Status |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status. |
67 |
28 |
14 |
109 |
R200(1)(b) Immigration Status Total |
N/A |
67 |
28 |
14 |
109 |
R200(1)(b) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
492 |
28 |
13 |
533 |
R200(1)(b) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
492 |
28 |
13 |
533 |
R200(1)(b) Previous Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada. |
10 |
1 |
6 |
17 |
R200(1)(b) Previous Stay Total |
N/A |
10 |
1 |
6 |
17 |
R200(1)(b) Purpose |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. |
1,538 |
372 |
284 |
2,194 |
R200(1)(b) Purpose Total |
N/A |
1,538 |
372 |
284 |
2,194 |
R200(1)(b) Travel History |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your travel history. |
676 |
180 |
39 |
895 |
R200(1)(b) Travel History Total |
N/A |
676 |
180 |
39 |
895 |
R200(3)(a) |
You were not able to demonstrate that you will be able to adequately perform the work you seek. |
9 |
4 |
1 |
14 |
R200(3)(a) Total |
N/A |
9 |
4 |
1 |
14 |
R200(3)(b) |
You have not submitted a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ). |
36 |
31 |
45 |
112 |
R200(3)(b) Total |
N/A |
36 |
31 |
45 |
112 |
R200(5) |
I am not satisfied that the employer has demonstrated compliance with federal or provincial laws regarding employment or recruitment in the province where you will be working. |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
R200(5) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
R200(5)/200(1)c)(ii.i)(A) |
I am not satisfied that the offer of employment is genuine. |
4 |
0 |
4 |
8 |
R200(5)/200 (1)c)(ii.i)(A) Total |
N/A |
4 |
0 |
4 |
8 |
R203(1) (LMIA not provided) |
You did not provide a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
R203(1) (LMIA not provided) Total |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
R203(1)(a) |
You have not provided evidence that you have an employment offer that includes a job title, a wage, the length of employment and the required education and skills. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R203(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R203(1)(d) (ii) |
I am not satisfied that your employer will be able to provide you with private and furnished accommodation in the household, based on the documents submitted, their household configuration, the number of members in the household and number of available bedrooms in the house. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R203(1)(d) (ii) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R205(a) or R205(c)(ii) NOC |
Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B. |
4 |
3 |
6 |
13 |
R205(a) or R205(c)(ii) NOC Total |
N/A |
4 |
3 |
6 |
13 |
R205(c)(i) (Open WP) |
Spouses and common-law partners of full-time students in a program at some institutions in Canada can apply for a generic (open) work permit. However, the institution your spouse or common-law partner is attending is not an institution that is qualified under this category. |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
R205(c)(i) (Open WP) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
R205(c)(i) (Work essential) |
You have not shown that the work you wish to undertake is an essential element to complete your studies. |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R205(c)(i) (Work essential) Total |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R206(1) |
You are able to support yourself without public assistance and, therefore, do not meet the requirements. |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
R206(1) Total |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
R207(d) |
Your application for permanent residence has been refused; therefore, you are no longer eligible for an open work permit. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
R207(d) Total |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
R216(1) |
any history of contravening the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
R216(1) |
current employment situation |
534 |
2 |
2 |
538 |
R216(1) |
employment prospects in country of residence |
506 |
4 |
3 |
513 |
R216(1) |
family ties in Canada and in country of residence |
314 |
1 |
1 |
316 |
R216(1) |
immigration status in country of residence |
135 |
1 |
1 |
137 |
R216(1) |
length of proposed stay in Canada |
388 |
3 |
391 |
|
R216(1) |
Limited employment prospects in your country of residence |
506 |
4 |
3 |
513 |
R216(1) |
personal assets and financial status |
1,142 |
7 |
3 |
1,152 |
R216(1) |
Purpose of visit |
3,671 |
8 |
5 |
3,684 |
R216(1) |
travel history |
421 |
1 |
1 |
423 |
R216(1) |
Your current employment situation |
534 |
2 |
2 |
538 |
R216(1) |
Your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence |
314 |
1 |
1 |
316 |
R216(1) |
your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
R216(1) |
your immigration status |
135 |
1 |
1 |
137 |
R216(1) |
Your personal assets and financial status |
1,142 |
7 |
3 |
1,152 |
R216(1) |
Your travel history |
421 |
1 |
1 |
423 |
R216(1) Total |
N/A |
10,173 |
43 |
27 |
10,243 |
R216(1) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
136 |
34 |
42 |
212 |
R216(1) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
136 |
34 |
42 |
212 |
R216(1)(b) Assets |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status. |
44,341 |
29,092 |
55,818 |
129,251 |
R216(1)(b) Assets Total |
N/A |
44,341 |
29,092 |
55,818 |
129,251 |
R216(1)(b) CoR Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence. |
15,906 |
16,411 |
32,498 |
64,815 |
R216(1)(b) CoR Employment Total |
N/A |
15,906 |
16,411 |
32,498 |
64,815 |
R216(1)(b) Current Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation. |
16,104 |
10,354 |
20,054 |
46,512 |
R216(1)(b) Current Employment Total |
N/A |
16,104 |
10,354 |
20,054 |
46,512 |
R216(1)(b) Family Ties |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. |
26,781 |
25,001 |
42,677 |
94,459 |
R216(1)(b) Family Ties Total |
N/A |
26,781 |
25,001 |
42,677 |
94,459 |
R216(1)(b) Immigration Status |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status. |
2,989 |
2,359 |
6,106 |
11,454 |
R216(1)(b) Immigration Status Total |
N/A |
2,989 |
2,359 |
6,106 |
11,454 |
R216(1)(b) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
1,839 |
892 |
577 |
3,308 |
R216(1)(b) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
1,839 |
892 |
577 |
3,308 |
R216(1)(b) Previous Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada. |
482 |
284 |
295 |
1,061 |
R216(1)(b) Previous Stay Total |
N/A |
482 |
284 |
295 |
1,061 |
R216(1)(b) Purpose |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. |
119,682 |
86,685 |
175,370 |
381,737 |
R216(1)(b) Purpose Total |
N/A |
119,682 |
86,685 |
175,370 |
381,737 |
R216(1)(b) Travel History |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your travel history. |
15,892 |
11,296 |
16,715 |
43,903 |
R216(1)(b) Travel History Total |
N/A |
15,892 |
11,296 |
16,715 |
43,903 |
R216(3) |
You have not submitted a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ). |
9 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
R216(3) |
You have not submitted a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ). |
514 |
149 |
575 |
1,238 |
R216(3) Total |
N/A |
523 |
149 |
575 |
1,247 |
R219(1) |
You have submitted written documentation from the educational institution at which you intend to study that states that you have been accepted to study there. |
20 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
R219(1) |
You have not submitted written documentation from the educational institution where you intend to study that states that you have been accepted to study there. |
678 |
250 |
619 |
1,547 |
R219(1) Total |
N/A |
698 |
250 |
619 |
1,567 |
R220 |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to maintain yourself and any family members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study |
231 |
4 |
1 |
236 |
R220 |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the costs of transporting yourself and any family members who are accompanying you to and from Canada. |
121 |
1 |
0 |
122 |
R220 |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue |
753 |
7 |
1 |
761 |
R220 Total |
N/A |
1,105 |
12 |
2 |
1,119 |
R220(a) |
Pursuant to paragraph 220(a) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue. |
24,058 |
9,131 |
16,006 |
49,195 |
R220(a) Total |
N/A |
24,058 |
9,131 |
16,006 |
49,195 |
R220(b) |
Pursuant to paragraph 220(b) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to maintain yourself and any family members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study. |
12,684 |
4,787 |
10,896 |
28,367 |
R220(b) Total |
N/A |
12,684 |
4,787 |
10,896 |
28,367 |
R220(c) |
Pursuant to paragraph 220(c) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the cost of transporting yourself and any family members who are accompanying you to and from Canada. |
5,239 |
1,709 |
3,183 |
10,131 |
R220(c) Total |
N/A |
5,239 |
1,709 |
3,183 |
10,131 |
R303.1 |
The employer has failed to pay the employer compliance fee, as required under section 303.1 of the IRPR. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R303.1 Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R52(1) |
You have not produced evidence that you are in possession of a passport and that it is valid for the duration of your stay in Canada. |
75 |
15 |
25 |
115 |
R52(1) Total |
N/A |
75 |
15 |
25 |
115 |
R7.01(2) |
You do not meet the eligibility requirements necessary to make an application for an electronic travel authorization as per 7.01(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, as our records indicate that you did not hold a Canadian temporary resident visa at any time during the 10 year period immediately preceding the day on which you made your application, or you did not hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa on the day in which you made your application. |
109 |
27 |
45 |
181 |
R7.01(2) Total |
N/A |
109 |
27 |
45 |
181 |
Unspecified |
Other reasons**: |
4,001 |
5 |
0 |
4,006 |
Unspecified Total |
N/A |
4,001 |
5 |
0 |
4,006 |
Grand Total |
N/A |
400,594 |
255,964 |
495,058 |
1,151,616 |
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, CIMM 7.7 Reasons for refusal statistics, response to a request for information made by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on February 17, 2022, 4 April 2022.
Note: * Please note that more than one refusal ground may apply to a single application.
** Refusals can have multiple grounds. "Other reasons" is generally used when an officer wants to provide an explanation or further details in the refusal letter.
Table 2—Reasons for refusal for Study Permit Applications Processed for African**, French-speaking Applicants*** between January 1, 2019-December 31, 2021 (in instances)*
TR Refusal Ground |
TR Refusal Ground Description |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
Grand Total |
A16(1) |
From the documents which you have submitted in support of your application, I am not satisfied that you have answered all questions truthfully, as required by subsection 16(1) of the Act. Specifically, I am not satisfied that the following information is truthful: |
12 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
A16(1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, as per section 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for: Biometrics |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A16(1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, as per section 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for: Completion of a medical examination |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A16(1) |
You have not complied with our request for information, as per section 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for: The following documents: |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A16(1) |
You have submitted documentation which lacks authenticity as part of your application. This has diminished the overall credibility of your submission. |
19 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
A16(1) Total |
N/A |
34 |
0 |
0 |
34 |
A16(1) Authenticity |
You have submitted documentation that lacks authenticity as part of your application. This has diminished the overall credibility of your submission. |
140 |
87 |
299 |
526 |
A16(1) Authenticity Total |
N/A |
140 |
87 |
299 |
526 |
A16(1) Biometrics |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for biometrics. |
131 |
22 |
279 |
432 |
A16(1) Biometrics Total |
N/A |
131 |
22 |
279 |
432 |
A16(1) Documents |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for submission of the following documents: |
151 |
73 |
1,211 |
1,435 |
A16(1) Documents Total |
N/A |
151 |
73 |
1,211 |
1,435 |
A16(1) Host Income |
You have not provided sufficient documentation to support your or your host's income and assets. |
128 |
6 |
45 |
179 |
A16(1) Host Income Total |
N/A |
128 |
6 |
45 |
179 |
A16(1) Suf. Fund |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient funds, including income or assets, to carry out your stated purpose in coming to Canada or to maintain yourself while in Canada and to effect your departure. |
2,555 |
1,391 |
436 |
4,382 |
A16(1) Suf. Fund Total |
N/A |
2,555 |
1,391 |
436 |
4,382 |
A16(1) Truthful |
I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions in the documents you have submitted in support of your application, as required by subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. Specifically, I am not satisfied that the following information is truthful: |
190 |
246 |
118 |
554 |
A16(1) Truthful Total |
N/A |
190 |
246 |
118 |
554 |
A16(1)(a) |
I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions asked of you. |
345 |
138 |
98 |
581 |
A16(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
345 |
138 |
98 |
581 |
A16(1.1) Examination |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(1.1) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for an examination. |
51 |
10 |
98 |
159 |
A16(1.1) Examination Total |
N/A |
51 |
10 |
98 |
159 |
A16(2) |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(2) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for completion of a medical examination. |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
A16(2) Total |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
A16(2) Medical Exam |
You have not complied with our request for information, per subsection 16(2) of the IRPA. To date, you have failed to comply with our request for completion of a medical examination. |
41 |
45 |
89 |
175 |
A16(2) Medical Exam Total |
N/A |
41 |
45 |
89 |
175 |
A36(1)(b) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 36(1)(b) of the IRPA: having been convicted of an offence outside Canada that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A36(1)(b) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A38(1)(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 38(1)(a) of the IRPA: likely to be a danger to public health. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A38(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A38(1)(c) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 38(1)(c) of the IRPA: might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A38(1)(c) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A39 |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under section 39 of the IRPA: you are or will be unable or unwilling to support yourself or any other person who is dependent on you, and have not satisfied an officer that adequate arrangements for care and support, other that those that involve social assistance, have been made. |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
A39 Total |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
A40(1)(a) |
A40(1)(a): For directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act; |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A40(1)(a) |
You have been found inadmissible to Canada in accordance with paragraph 40(1)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of the IRPA. In accordance with paragraph A40(2)(a), you will remain inadmissible to Canada for a period of five years from the date of this letter or from the date a previous removal order was enforced. |
1,266 |
518 |
1,067 |
2,851 |
A40(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
1,267 |
518 |
1,067 |
2,852 |
A40(2)(a) |
At a prior refusal, you were found inadmissible to Canada for misrepresentation. In accordance with paragraph 40(2)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), you remain inadmissible for a period of five years from the date of your prior refusal or from the date a previous removal order was enforced. |
63 |
66 |
88 |
217 |
A40(2)(a) Total |
N/A |
63 |
66 |
88 |
217 |
A41(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 41(a) of the IRPA: through an act or omission which contravenes, directly or indirectly, a provision of this Act. |
11 |
2 |
4 |
17 |
A41(a) Total |
N/A |
11 |
2 |
4 |
17 |
A42(1)(a) |
You are found inadmissible to Canada under paragraph 42(1)(a) of the IRPA: your family member is inadmissible. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
A42(1)(a) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Other |
Unspecified |
6,538 |
6,844 |
8,886 |
22,268 |
Other Total |
N/A |
6,538 |
6,844 |
8,886 |
22,268 |
R179 |
current employment situation |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R179 |
employment prospects in country of residence |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R179 |
I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions asked of you. |
23 |
26 |
19 |
68 |
R179 |
Limited employment prospects in your country of residence |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R179 |
personal assets and financial status |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
R179 |
Purpose of visit |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R179 |
travel history |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R179 |
Your current employment situation |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
R179 |
Your personal assets and financial status |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
R179 |
Your travel history |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R179 Total |
N/A |
41 |
26 |
19 |
86 |
R179(1)b) |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
21 |
3 |
0 |
24 |
R179(1)b) Total |
N/A |
21 |
3 |
0 |
24 |
R179(b) Assets |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status. |
343 |
71 |
89 |
503 |
R179(b) Assets Total |
N/A |
343 |
71 |
89 |
503 |
R179(b) Conditions |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada. |
14 |
1 |
1 |
16 |
R179(b) Conditions Total |
N/A |
14 |
1 |
1 |
16 |
R179(b) CoR Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence. |
199 |
57 |
23 |
279 |
R179(b) CoR Employment Total |
N/A |
199 |
57 |
23 |
279 |
R179(b) Cur. Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation. |
82 |
15 |
18 |
115 |
R179(b) Cur. Employment Total |
N/A |
82 |
15 |
18 |
115 |
R179(b) Family Ties |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. |
192 |
59 |
11 |
262 |
R179(b) Family Ties Total |
N/A |
192 |
59 |
11 |
262 |
R179(b) Immigration Status |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status. |
83 |
3 |
2 |
88 |
R179(b) Immigration Status Total |
N/A |
83 |
3 |
2 |
88 |
R179(b) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
1,474 |
1,198 |
65 |
2,737 |
R179(b) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
1,474 |
1,198 |
65 |
2,737 |
R179(b) Purpose |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. |
1,908 |
1,330 |
106 |
3,344 |
R179(b) Purpose Total |
N/A |
1,908 |
1,330 |
106 |
3,344 |
R179(b) Travel History |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your travel history. |
796 |
6 |
5 |
807 |
R179(b) Travel History Total |
N/A |
796 |
6 |
5 |
807 |
R181(1) |
Your status as a temporary resident has expired. You did not submit an application for extension of your temporary resident status on or before the expiry of the authorized period. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R181(1) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R183(1) |
You have worked or studied in Canada without authorization and, therefore, have violated a condition imposed under subsection 183(1) of the IRPR. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R183(1) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
current employment situation |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
length of proposed stay in Canada |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
personal assets and financial status |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
Purpose of visit |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
Your current employment situation |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) |
Your personal assets and financial status |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(1) Total |
N/A |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
R200(1)(b) Assets |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status. |
39 |
9 |
28 |
76 |
R200(1)(b) Assets Total |
N/A |
39 |
9 |
28 |
76 |
R200(1)(b) CoR Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence. |
61 |
8 |
19 |
88 |
R200(1)(b) CoR Employment Total |
N/A |
61 |
8 |
19 |
88 |
R200(1)(b) Current Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation. |
10 |
6 |
2 |
18 |
R200(1)(b) Current Employment Total |
N/A |
10 |
6 |
2 |
18 |
R200(1)(b) Family Ties |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. |
245 |
6 |
2 |
253 |
R200(1)(b) Family Ties Total |
N/A |
245 |
6 |
2 |
253 |
R200(1)(b) Immigration Status |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status. |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
R200(1)(b) Immigration Status Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
R200(1)(b) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
243 |
4 |
0 |
247 |
R200(1)(b) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
243 |
4 |
0 |
247 |
R200(1)(b) Previous Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada. |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
R200(1)(b) Previous Stay Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
R200(1)(b) Purpose |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. |
268 |
41 |
24 |
333 |
R200(1)(b) Purpose Total |
N/A |
268 |
41 |
24 |
333 |
R200(1)(b) Travel History |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 200(1) of the IRPR, based on your travel history. |
30 |
24 |
20 |
74 |
R200(1)(b) Travel History Total |
N/A |
30 |
24 |
20 |
74 |
R200(3)(a) |
You were not able to demonstrate that you will be able to adequately perform the work you seek. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(3)(a) Total |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R200(3)(b) |
You have not submitted a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ). |
3 |
21 |
4 |
28 |
R200(3)(b) Total |
N/A |
3 |
21 |
4 |
28 |
R205(a) or R205(c)(ii) NOC |
Eligibility for a work permit in this category only applies to the spouse or common-law partner of a work permit holder who is doing work that is at a level that falls within National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A or B. |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
R205(a) or R205(c)(ii) NOC Total |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
R216(1) |
any history of contravening the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R216(1) |
current employment situation |
229 |
0 |
1 |
230 |
R216(1) |
employment prospects in country of residence |
295 |
2 |
3 |
300 |
R216(1) |
family ties in Canada and in country of residence |
43 |
1 |
1 |
45 |
R216(1) |
immigration status in country of residence |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
R216(1) |
length of proposed stay in Canada |
173 |
1 |
0 |
174 |
R216(1) |
Limited employment prospects in your country of residence |
295 |
2 |
3 |
300 |
R216(1) |
personal assets and financial status |
655 |
3 |
2 |
660 |
R216(1) |
Purpose of visit |
853 |
3 |
4 |
860 |
R216(1) |
travel history |
163 |
0 |
1 |
164 |
R216(1) |
Your current employment situation |
229 |
0 |
1 |
230 |
R216(1) |
your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence |
43 |
1 |
1 |
45 |
R216(1) |
your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R216(1) |
your immigration status |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
R216(1) |
Your personal assets and financial status |
655 |
3 |
2 |
660 |
R216(1) |
Your travel history |
163 |
0 |
1 |
164 |
R216(1) Total |
N/A |
3,812 |
16 |
20 |
3,848 |
R216(1) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
14 |
2 |
3 |
19 |
R216(1) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
14 |
2 |
3 |
19 |
R216(1)(b) Assets |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status. |
11,136 |
9,095 |
15,333 |
35,564 |
R216(1)(b) Assets Total |
N/A |
11,136 |
9,095 |
15,333 |
35,564 |
R216(1)(b) CoR Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of residence. |
6,808 |
9,517 |
16,292 |
32,617 |
R216(1)(b) CoR Employment Total |
N/A |
6,808 |
9,517 |
16,292 |
32,617 |
R216(1)(b) Current Employment |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your current employment situation. |
3,395 |
3,857 |
6,519 |
13,771 |
R216(1)(b) Current Employment Total |
N/A |
3,395 |
3,857 |
6,519 |
13,771 |
R216(1)(b) Family Ties |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and in your country of residence. |
4,688 |
6,557 |
8,377 |
19,622 |
R216(1)(b) Family Ties Total |
N/A |
4,688 |
6,557 |
8,377 |
19,622 |
R216(1)(b) Immigration Status |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status. |
270 |
170 |
407 |
847 |
R216(1)(b) Immigration Status Total |
N/A |
270 |
170 |
407 |
847 |
R216(1)(b) Length of Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the length of your proposed stay in Canada. |
317 |
445 |
108 |
870 |
R216(1)(b) Length of Stay Total |
N/A |
317 |
445 |
108 |
870 |
R216(1)(b) Previous Stay |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your history of having contravened the conditions of admission on a previous stay in Canada. |
70 |
23 |
27 |
120 |
R216(1)(b) Previous Stay Total |
N/A |
70 |
23 |
27 |
120 |
R216(1)(b) Purpose |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit. |
17,501 |
17,987 |
25,991 |
61,479 |
R216(1)(b) Purpose Total |
N/A |
17,501 |
17,987 |
25,991 |
61,479 |
R216(1)(b) Travel History |
I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your travel history. |
4,002 |
5,988 |
9,241 |
19,231 |
R216(1)(b) Travel History Total |
N/A |
4,002 |
5,988 |
9,241 |
19,231 |
R216(3) |
You have not submitted a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ). |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R216(3) |
You have not submitted a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ). |
198 |
99 |
288 |
585 |
R216(3) Total |
N/A |
199 |
99 |
288 |
586 |
R219(1) |
have submitted written documentation from the educational institution at which you intend to study that states that you have been accepted to study there. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
R219(1) |
You have not submitted written documentation from the educational institution where you intend to study that states that you have been accepted to study there. |
19 |
46 |
57 |
122 |
R219(1) Total |
N/A |
20 |
46 |
57 |
123 |
R220 |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to maintain yourself and any family members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study |
30 |
3 |
1 |
34 |
R220 |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the costs of transporting yourself and any family members who are accompanying you to and from Canada. |
28 |
1 |
0 |
29 |
R220 |
I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue |
487 |
6 |
0 |
493 |
R220 Total |
N/A |
545 |
10 |
1 |
556 |
R220(a) |
Pursuant to paragraph 220(a) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue. |
9,067 |
2,823 |
3,887 |
15,777 |
R220(a) Total |
N/A |
9,067 |
2,823 |
3,887 |
15,777 |
R220(b) |
Pursuant to paragraph 220(b) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to maintain yourself and any family members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study. |
984 |
351 |
1,133 |
2,468 |
R220(b) Total |
N/A |
984 |
351 |
1,133 |
2,468 |
R220(c) |
Pursuant to paragraph 220(c) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the cost of transporting yourself and any family members who are accompanying you to and from Canada. |
173 |
149 |
919 |
1,241 |
R220(c) Total |
N/A |
173 |
149 |
919 |
1,241 |
R52(1) |
You have not produced evidence that you are in possession of a passport and that it is valid for the duration of your stay in Canada. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
R52(1) Total |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
R7.01(2) |
You do not meet the eligibility requirements necessary to make an application for an electronic travel authorization as per 7.01(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, as our records indicate that you did not hold a Canadian temporary resident visa at any time during the 10 year period immediately preceding the day on which you made your application, or you did not hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa on the day in which you made your application. |
23 |
1 |
1 |
25 |
R7.01(2) Total |
N/A |
23 |
1 |
1 |
25 |
Unspecified |
Other reasons****: |
550 |
4 |
0 |
554 |
Unspecified Total |
N/A |
550 |
4 |
0 |
554 |
Grand Total |
N/A |
81,288 |
69,476 |
101,768 |
252,532 |
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, CIMM 7.7 Reasons for refusal statistics, response to a request for information made by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on February 17, 2022, 4 April 2022.
Note: * Please note that more than one refusal ground may apply to a single application.
** Includes only clients residing in Africa
*** Includes only clients with French Official Languages
**** Refusals can have multiple grounds. "Other reasons" is generally used when an officer wants to provide an explanation or further details in the refusal letter.
[1] IRCC, CIMM 7.7 Reasons for refusal statistics, response to a request for information made by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on February 17, 2022, 4 April 2022, p. 1.
[2] Ibid.