2024-09-07 09:26:08
Toronto: Canada is deporting foreign nationals at a faster rate than ever before. According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), an average of about 3,700 foreigners have been returned to their country in the first seven months of 2024. This is a 20% increase in the number of foreigners deported from Canada year-on-year. According to CBSA data, 5,853 foreign travellers, including students, workers and tourists, were refused entry in July alone, the highest since January 2019. Even those with valid visas and official documents were turned away by the border force.
Canada’s Immigration Department is approving fewer visas. According to the Immigration Department’s data, the incidence of visa rejections has also increased significantly. More visa applications were rejected than approved in January, February, May and June 2024. The number of visa rejections in June was the highest since the peak of the Covid pandemic. The number of approved study and work permits has also fallen significantly compared to 2023 and 2022 respectively.
Data from Statistics Canada, the national data collecting agency, shows that the number of immigrants coming to Canada reached 468,817 in July 2024. Most foreigners coming to Canada come from India, China and the Philippines. Americans are the fifth most common foreign group in Canada.
The role of Canada Border Service is most important
Canada Border Services are handled by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The service is responsible for immigration, border enforcement, and customs. All persons entering or returning to Canada are screened by an immigration officer. Entry into Canada depends on how confident a person can be about his or her intention to stay and assurance of return after the stay permit expires.
What to do after a Canada Border Service refusal
If you, as an individual or business, disagree with the CBSA’s action or business decision and would like it reviewed, you have the right to appeal. This can be done using the online appeal form. This appeal will be looked at and reviewed by a senior officer. In 2023, approximately 3,500 such requests for review of enforcement action or business decision were received. If the application for a visitor visa is refused, you will have to apply again with the same information.
How can an application be rejected in Canada
- If the officer deciding your case has reason to believe that you will remain in Canada beyond your authorised stay.
- You are ineligible to enter Canada and do not meet the required requirements.
Remember: No one can guarantee you a job or a visa in Canada. Only immigration officers, Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates in Canada can decide to issue a visa.
Can a temporary resident appeal a visa denial?
If your application for a temporary resident visa is denied, there is no formal appeals process. If you want to reapply, you should do so only if there has been a significant change in your situation or you have important new information to submit.
If you have a Temporary Residence Visa, can you enter Canada multiple times?
Single Entry Temporary Residence Visa
- If you have a single entry temporary residence visa, you will usually need a new single entry visa to return to Canada.
- You can request to return to Canada on your original single entry temporary residence visa if:
- You will only be traveling to the U.S. or Saint Pierre and Miquelon; and
- You will return to Canada before the expiry of your approved stay in Canada.
Multiple Entry Temporary Residence Visa
- Yes, if you have a Multiple Entry Temporary Residence Visa and it has not expired, you can return to Canada.
If the temporary residence visa has expired,
- You can request to return to Canada on your original temporary residence visa, even if it has expired, if:
- You will only be traveling to the U.S. or Saint Pierre and Miquelon; and
- You will return to Canada before the expiry of your approved stay in Canada.
If you move to a country other than the ones listed above, you will need a new Temporary Residence Visa.
how many temporary residents in canada
In recent years, Canada has seen a rapid increase in the number of temporary residents. By 2024, Canada is expected to have a total of 2.5 million temporary residents. According to data from Statistics Canada, the national data collection agency, the number was up from about 1 million in 2021. The majority of temporary residents in 2021 – about 54% – had a work permit. International students with permits to study only in Canada represent 22% of temporary residents, and asylum claimants account for 15%.