Canada visa refused because I had to cancel my trip and did not submit passport in time
I applied for a visa to Canada and was already instructed to submit my passport (I guess pretty much should be accepted after that), however, I had a medical emergency and had to cancel my trip. I forgot about the application altogether so I did not withdraw my application, and today the status was refused because I did not submit my passport.
I was wondering if this affect any visa application in the future and should I put 'Yes' to any question regarding history of visa refusals from now on?
The letter reads:
Thank you for your interest in visiting Canada. After careful review of your temporary resident visa application and supporting documentation, I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing your application on the following grounds: 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: Original passport or travel document You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be accompanied by a new processing fee.
Here's subsection 16(1) of the IRPA https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/i-2.5/section-16.html
Best Answer
Yes, this will affect you negatively, because from Canada's perspective it is a refusal. It's a very unfortunate refusal, because most likely you had been approved for the visa and Canada was going to stamp it in your passport.
(If it was possible to do, you should have submitted your passport for visa stamping, even though you could not go on that specific trip. Then you would have had a valid Canada visa you could use later for future journeys.)
You will have to disclose the visa refusal whenever a country asks specifically about visa refusals of other countries. But if the country does not ask, you do not need to disclose it.
The best way to clear this up is to reapply for the visa and be approved. Then, if anyone asks about the refusal, you can simply say you reapplied and got the visa.
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What should I do if my Canada visa refused?
If my immigration application is refused, do I have to wait before I apply again? If we refuse your application to come to Canada, you can apply again at any time, unless your decision letter says you can't. You should only apply again if you can include information that you didn't include before.Is Canadian visa valid on Cancelled passport?
Yes you can. A valid visa inside an expired document is considered valid. Make sure you have both your old passport with the valid visa and your new passport with you when travelling to Canada.What are the reasons for Canada visa rejection?
Reasons for a Canadian Visa Rejection:- Failure to provide proper and accurate supporting documents.
- Failure to show adequate financial resources to finance your travel to and stay in Canada.
- Failure to meet international security standards, such as in cases where the applicant has a criminal background.
Can I reapply if my visa is refused?
Yes, you can apply if you have detected a mistake in your visa application. However, a country's immigration department may ask you for the copy of your refusal to enter the country before giving you the permission to reapply. If the reasons for the visa refusal are satisfactory, you will be allowed to reapply.Don't Do This in Your Visa Application | Failure to Disclose Past Visa Refusal | #misrepresentation
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