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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.