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Japa: 7 Common Reasons Application For Canada Student Visa Gets Rejected

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1 year ago

July 8, 2024

The dream of studying in Canada is a goal for many international students, but obtaining a student visa can be a challenging hurdle.

Understanding why Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may reject a study permit application is crucial in ensuring your application is successful.

Below are 7 common reasons for student visa rejections and tips on how to avoid them.

Common reasons for Canada student visa rejection:

Not Having a Letter of Acceptance from a DLI

One of the first requirements for a Canadian study permit is securing admission to a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). A DLI is a university or college authorized to accept international students. You must attach your letter of acceptance (LOA) from the DLI to your application. Without this letter or if it’s from an unauthorized institution, your application will be rejected.

Inadequate Proof of Intent to Leave Canada

Visa officers need to be convinced that you will leave Canada after your studies. Highlighting an intention to stay in Canada post-graduation without legal provisions can lead to a rejection. Although extensions and Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) are available, your initial application should demonstrate a clear intent to return to your home country after your study permit expires.

Unclear Purpose of Visit

If your purpose for studying in Canada isn’t clear or appears insincere, your application can be rejected. A strong statement of purpose explaining why you want to study in Canada and how the program aligns with your career goals is essential. Without it, the visa officer might suspect you intend to work illegally in Canada.

Lack of Financial Security

Proving financial stability is vital. You must provide documentation showing that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees for the first year and living expenses throughout your studies. This can include savings, bank loans, or scholarships. For those applying through the Student Direct Stream (SDS), purchasing a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) is mandatory. Failing to demonstrate financial security will result in a rejected application.

Inconsistent or Incomplete Academic Records

Your prior education credentials, transcripts, and mark sheets must be submitted with your student visa application. These documents validate your past degrees or certifications and demonstrate your academic performance. Incomplete documents or inconsistent academic performance can lead to rejection, as the visa officer may doubt the validity of your past academic achievements or your capability as a student.

Low Language Test Score

Proficiency in English (or French if you’re going to study in Quebec or enrol in a French-language program) is an essential qualifying criterion for a study permit. A poor score on an approved language test, such as IELTS, CELPIP, TEF Canada, or TCF Canada, will likely result in your student visa being refused.

Incomplete Documentation

Missing any essential paperwork, submitting incompletely filled out forms, and not providing sufficient reasoning for the purpose of your visit or other gaps in your application can result in your study permit being denied. Aside your LOA, proof of financial support, and proof of identity, you should also include a statement of purpose (also called a letter of explanation) and a Quebec Selection Certificate if you’ll be studying in Quebec. Review the document checklist issued by your local visa office carefully, as applicants from certain countries may have to submit additional paperwork.

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Putin Says Russia Ready For War, Blames Europe For Sabotaging Peace

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11 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was “ready” for war if Europe seeks one, accusing the continent’s leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys.

The comments came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the nearly four-year war, which were preceded by days of intense diplomacy.

“We are not planning to go to war with Europe, but if Europe wants to and starts, we are ready right now,” Putin told reporters in Moscow.

“They have no peaceful agenda, they are on the side of war,” he added, repeating his claim that European leaders were hindering US attempts to broker peace in Ukraine.

He added that European changes to Trump’s latest plan to end the war “aimed solely at one thing — to completely block the entire peace process and put forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable for Russia”.

Washington has presented a 28-point draft to end the conflict, later amended after criticism from Kyiv and Europe, which viewed it as heeding to many of Russia’s maximalist demands.

The plan to end the war is championed by Trump, but European countries fear it risks forcing Kyiv to cave in to Russian demands, notably on territory.

Fearing further Russian aggression, Europe has repeatedly said an unfair peace should not be imposed on Ukraine.

The Trump envoys are now seeking to finalise the plan with the approval of Moscow and Kyiv.
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US Senator Proposes Bill To End Dual Citizenship

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December 2, 2025

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A United States lawmaker has introduced a bill seeking to abolish dual citizenship for American nationals, a move that could affect thousands of Nigerians who hold both US and Nigerian passports.

Bernie Moreno, a Colombian-born US senator, announced the proposed legislation — titled the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 — arguing that the current system, which allows Americans to hold multiple nationalities, creates “conflicts of interest and divided loyalties.”

“One of the greatest honours of my life was when I became an American citizen at 18, the first opportunity I could do so.

“It was an honour to pledge an Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America and only to the United States of America! Being an American citizen is an honour and a privilege—and if you want to be an American, it’s all or nothing. It’s time to end dual citizenship for good,” Moreno said.

Moreno, who has since renounced his Colombian citizenship, maintains that exclusive allegiance is essential to national integrity.

If passed, the bill could have far-reaching implications for prominent figures such as US First Lady Melania Trump, who holds both US and Slovenian citizenship. It would also significantly impact Nigerians with dual citizenship.

According to a July naturalisation flow report by the US Department of Homeland Security, 38,890 Nigerians became naturalised American citizens between 2021 and 2023. Nigeria ranked 13th among countries with the highest number of new US citizens and was the only African nation in the top 20.

Nigerian law allows citizens by birth to hold dual nationality without relinquishing their Nigerian citizenship.

This development comes months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at denying automatic US citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants born in the country.

The order was immediately challenged by 18 states and multiple rights groups, who argued it violates the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship. Ongoing legal battles have prevented the order from taking effect.

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12 Die, 30 Missing In Peru Landslide

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December 1, 2025

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At least 12 people, including three children, died in a landslide at a river port in central Peru on Monday, and 30 were reported missing, officials said.

The landslide submerged a boat with about 50 passengers on board, and another with none, as they were docked at the port of Iparia in the Amazon jungle region of Ucayali, according to a police report cited by the Andina news agency.

Six people were injured, it added, and a search and rescue operation was underway at the start of the Peruvian rainy season.

Without giving a toll, Peru’s COEN national emergency operations centre said on X that tragedy struck at dawn due to “erosion” of the bank of the Ucayali river.

It said the navy has been called in to help.

AFP