Prompt-style answer · CA
Why do Canada visa applications get refused for financial reasons?
Section 39 of the IRPA requires proof you can support yourself, but officers weigh account history and the source of funds, not just the balance on the day you apply.
Key points
- A single large deposit shortly before filing is the most common trigger.
- Funds must stay above the threshold through processing, not just at filing.
- Sponsor-provided funds need relationship evidence and a signed undertaking, not just a transfer.
- The rule rewards a consistent financial history over a large recent balance.
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