Study permit denial — what is the reason behind it?

Applying for a study permit is an exciting process. The applicant waits endlessly for the approval letter with each passing second. However, things do not always go as planned, and the study permit might be refused. Let’s look at the reasons behind refusals. 

Reasons behind study permit refusal: 

As per statistics, the primary reason behind a study permit refusal is the inability of the candidate to convince the IRCC about the purpose of the visit. Around 77% of the study permits are refused due to this particular reason. Similarly, 26% of the refusals were due to insufficient funds. 

Common reasons why the IRCC refuses study permits are:

• The applicant does not have the financial capacity to support themselves while studying in Canada. 
• The applicant could not convince the immigration officer about the purpose of the visit. 
• The applicant could not convince the immigration officer that they would leave Canada after completion of studies. 
• The applicant did not pass the medical exam. 

Other reasons include the following:

• Lack of employment opportunities in the applicant’s country of residence. 

What to do after receiving a refusal letter?

It can be quite challenging to deal with a refusal letter. The foremost step should be to seek professional help. The team at Destination14 is qualified to identify the reasons and help you re-apply for the study permit. 

In case of a refusal, the first step is to review the eligibility criteria. Let’s look at the requirements:

• The applicant must have an acceptance letter from a designated Canadian Learning Institution. 
• The applicant must show proof of financial status.
• The applicant must satisfy the immigration officer that he/she will leave the country upon education completion. 
• The applicant must not have criminal history. 
• The applicant must pass the medical exam.



It’s best to seek professional help rather than trying to figure out the cause by yourself. Experts are trained to handle such situations and have expertise in handling such cases. 

Contact Destination14 for study permit refusals and let our team take it further for you.