216(1)(b)
216(1)(b) - Will Not Leave Canada
The officer is not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay.
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179(b)
179(b) - Family and Financial Ties
Insufficient financial resources or weak family ties.
Understand this refusal reasonA40
A40 - Misrepresentation
Banned for 5 years for an omission, error, or lie on a form.
Understand this refusal reasonR200(1)(c)(ii)(A)
R200 - Non-Genuine Offer
Doubt about the genuineness of the job or the hiring company.
Understand this refusal reasonR220
R220 - Loss of Status (Overstay)
You remained in Canada after your permit expired.
Understand this refusal reasonA36
A36 - Criminality (DUI, Theft)
Criminal record (DUI, theft) preventing entry to Canada.
Understand this refusal reasonA38
A38 - Excessive Demand (Health)
Medical refusal: your condition is deemed too costly for the Canadian health system.
Understand this refusal reasonA42
A42 - Inadmissible Family Member
Entire family refused because of one inadmissible member.
Understand this refusal reasonR4
R4 - Bad Faith (Marriage of Convenience)
IRCC believes your marriage is a marriage of convenience (Fake Marriage).
Understand this refusal reasonA41
A41 - Residency Obligation
Loss of PR status for absence from Canada (>730 days over 5 years).
Understand this refusal reasonPFL
Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL)
Last chance before final refusal to explain an inconsistency in your file.
Understand this refusal reasonR203
R203 - LMIA Refused
LMIA refused or employer deemed non-compliant by ESDC.
Understand this refusal reasonR205
R205 - Significant Benefit (C11/C12)
LMIA-exempt refusal (Francophone Mobility, C11).
Understand this refusal reasonProgression
Illogical Academic Progression
Education level deemed unreasonable (e.g., Master's to College).
Understand this refusal reasonPGWP
Non-Eligible Field of Study (PGWP 2026)
Your program no longer leads to the Post-Graduation Work Permit after 2024 changes.
Understand this refusal reasonA34/A35/A37
A34/A35/A37 - Security & Human Rights
Banned from Canada for espionage, terrorism, or organized crime.
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