Visitor visa refused.

Fire your visa agent

  • Paste the refusal letter → See why the officer says you will not leave
  • Answer who stays home, the job, the business, and the balance
  • Get the evidence for each claim, and what to do this week

Paste the IRCC refusal letter

Free. Ranked. Specific.

The refusal letter does not contain the balance, the job, or who stays home. Those answers make the ranked analysis specific. GCMS notes are optional. Unlock the 1–2 page ranked analysis. One-time. No subscription.

Four Steps.

  • Paste the refusal letter
    Use the letter IRCC emailed you. A PDF or screenshot works. GCMS notes are optional. If you have them, add them. They make the analysis stronger.
  • Answer a few questions
    Country, purpose, funds, and home-country ties. The officer checks these facts. Free. No account.
  • See a free preview of the key issues
    You get the main refusal reasons in plain language. You see what the officer flagged.
  • Unlock the full 1–2 page personalized analysis ($69 CAD)
    One payment. No subscription. You get ranked priorities, the evidence to prepare, and actions for this week.

Your Analysis.

This sample uses a Nigeria visitor-visa refusal. Your analysis uses your letter and your answers.

Ranked priorities

Highest priority

Temporary intent and purpose

The officer found the visit-family purpose inconsistent with a temporary stay and was not satisfied the applicant would depart.

What the officer needs to see

  • Employer letter on letterhead that states exact job title, start date, exact 10 days leave, and a named return duty or term date.

Officer concerns from your ODN

“The purpose of the applicant's visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application.”

“I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay.”

Overall conclusion: The officer decided the applicant will not leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay.

Specific evidence to prepare

Each document is mapped to the claim it proves.

Ex.DocumentProves
ACover letter that answers each officer quote plus explanation of prior refusals
BThe named employer grants exactly 10 days leave for this trip and the applicant must return to execute a named duty.
CSix months bank statements that show salary credits plus explanation of the lump deposit

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Common Refusal Reasons.

  • Travel history and ties
    The officer was not satisfied that you would leave Canada at the end of your stay.
  • Purpose of visit
    The officer was not satisfied that the visit was genuine or temporary.
  • Funds
    The officer questioned your funds for the trip.
  • Family ties
    The officer saw a stronger pull to Canada than to your home country.

More refusal guides on the blog

Common Questions.

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How long does the analysis take?

Most users get the 1–2 page analysis in 5–15 minutes after they paste the refusal letter and answer the questions.

Do I need GCMS notes?

No. Paste the letter, then add GCMS or ODN notes if you have them. GCMS notes are optional. If you have them, add them. They make the analysis stronger.

What is in the paid analysis?

Ranked refusal priorities, what the officer needs to see, a specific evidence list, and actions for this week. The paid product is a 1–2 page personalized analysis. A full reapplication package is a later add-on.

What if I am refused again?

You can paste the new refusal letter and run another analysis. The new analysis ranks the new officer concerns.

Do I need a Google sign-in?

No login is required to start or to purchase. Google sign-in is optional. It saves your progress and lets us email the analysis to your account address.

Where does my data go?

Your refusal documents and chat history are processed by us and our model providers to generate your analysis. See our Privacy Policy. You can request deletion at any time.

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The refusal letter does not contain the balance, the job, or who stays home. Those answers make the ranked analysis specific. GCMS notes are optional. Free to start. One-time. No subscription.