Why did they refuse your eTA (electronic Travel Authorization) / TRV (Temporary Resident Visa)?
There are many reasons for refusing eTA and TRV. Firstly, it depends on the type of visa; whereas visa-exempt countries require only an eTA, visa-required countries require a TRV. In addition, an eTA takes only up to 24–72 hours to process and issue. For TRV issuance, the screening process is more stringent and takes between 2 weeks and 4 months to complete. It also depends on the traffic at the visa office that is processing the document.
Reasons for refusal
TRV
Visa-required countries expect travelers to have a TRV, a form of travel authorization to the country before they board the plane at the airport. The government of Canada thoroughly scans people belonging to countries on the non-visa exempt list before allowing them entry into Canada.
The TRV application process is a lengthy and complicated affair. The applicant must submit personal and family information and support it with appropriate documentation. But there is no interview involved. The visa office relies exclusively on the facts provided in the application form and does not request any additional information. So the applicant has to present the case powerfully to receive a Temporary Resident Visa.
Due to a lack of understanding of the TRV issuance process, many individuals apply without seeking any help, which frequently results in a TRV refusal for many applicants. Once an applicant receives a rejection, they are flagged, and it becomes more difficult to receive approval on subsequent attempts.
The eTA and TRV have the same refusal reasons. But, TRV can be denied for 13 additional reasons during the screening.
TRV Refusal—Reasons
Lack of travel history: TRV refusal is common for applicants who have never traveled outside of their native country before and apply on their own. Our immigration law firm can help you overcome this rejection by including appropriate Federal Court cases and legal arguments.
Strong family ties to Canada: TRV refusal is common for applicants who apply independently and have close family members residing in Canada. Our immigration law firm can help you overcome this rejection by citing appropriate Federal Court cases and legal arguments.
Length of stay: Applicants who want to stay longer in the country have to show a significant amount of funds.
Failure to provide a compelling reason for visiting Canada may result in TRV refusal.
Other reasons include:
- Inauthentic documents
- Current employment situation
- Listing of personal assets
- The financial position of the host in Canada
- Lack of employment prospects in the native country
- Illegal residency status in the native country
- Others
eTA – Refusal Reasons
Applicants from visa-exempt countries suffer eTA refusal for inadmissibility reasons.
They are:
- Criminality
- Misrepresentation
- Previously deported
- Medical inadmissibility reasons
- Human rights violation reasons
Canadian visa authorities refuse TRV in cases where the applicant seeks the help of an unauthorized consultant to fill out the application form and organize the supporting documentation. These consultants also offer special deals, free evaluations, and guaranteed job offers.
Canadian law states that it is a criminal offense to indicate that a visa is guaranteed to a visa applicant. Therefore, consulting any third party which makes this kind of claim and attaching any fake job offer along with the application can result in a TRV refusal.
Working with a knowledgeable immigration lawyer to prepare and re-submit an eTA or TRV application often leads to higher chances of approval.
If you wish to apply for an eTA or a TRV, you can contact ImmiLaw Immigration today. If you have had a previous TRV/eTA refusal, we can restart the process to reapply for the visa. You may contact our office at 613-704-5757 or send your query to us at info@immilawimmigration.com. We will schedule a consultation with one of our professional immigration lawyers.
