Why Was My Canadian Tourist Visa Refused? Paragraph 179 (b) IRPR

By Michael Niren August 5, 2010 (Updated November 8, 2023) 3 min. read
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When you apply for a Canadian visitor visa there is a chance it could be denied for no apparent reason. The reason lies beneath a section of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations that allows officers to reject the visitor visa application without explaining why. If your Canadian tourist visa was refused without a refusal letter or explanation why, then it could fall under the 179 Regulation.

What is Paragraph 179 (b) of the IRPR Canada?

If you have been denied a Canadian visitor visa, you may receive a message from the immigration officer stating:

“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.”

Paragraph 179 b of the IRPR is a section that allows visa officers to reject applications on the suspicion they might try to stay in Canada beyond their temporary stay. However, no detailed reason for refusal needs to be given and the applicant is notified by a simple little “form letter” with a check-mark indicated stating the supposed grounds for refusal.

Other Reasons Canadian Tourist Visas are Refused

There are several reasons why your Canadian visitor visa was refused. Those include:

There may be other factors that could result in a Canadian visa refusal, but many fall within the parameters of those mentioned.

Related Article: Canada Visa Rejection Reasons: Why I Received a Canadian Visa Refusal

Canada Visitor Visa Requirements

There are five major documents you are required to show when applying for a visitor visa:

  1. Proof of your ties to your home country
  2. Proof of funds for your visit to Canada
  3. ID such as a passport or county resident card
  4. A letter of invitation from the person inviting you to come to Canada
  5. Proof that you will be staying in Canada only on a temporary basis

How to Appeal a Denied Canada Visitor Visa

When applications for Canadian immigration are submitted, an immigration officer reviews the application and decides on whether it should be approved or denied. The officer uses specific guidelines for making decisions on immigration cases. IUf an applicant does not meet the required criteria, they are most likely to receive a refusal letter however, sometimes it can be the immigration offers error so we suggest appealing! Whatever the reason for the refusal, it is important to act very quickly once you are notified that your case was denied.

When your Canadian visa application is refused, you are given a few options which include:

Appealing a Canadian visa refusal can be an extremely complicated and delicate process. You will have to effectively demonstrate why your application should not have been denied and why you deserve a second chance. A licensed immigration lawyer can be your biggest asset and advantage during an appeal against a Canadian visa refusal! If your immigration application was refused, then contact us right away.Learn more about appealing your Canadian visa refusal!

Was Your Canadian Tourist Visa Refused?

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