Reason 8 of 50 · Purpose, itinerary and trip credibility
Classified asPurpose / relationship evidence issue
The application relies on visiting a relative, spouse, partner or close friend, but provides little evidence that the claimed relationship exists or has the stated nature.
Where the relationship is central to the purpose, the officer may need enough evidence to understand why this visit is plausible and why the host is providing accommodation or funding.
Civil-status records, family linkage, communication/history where relevant, consistent names/dates, and the host’s Canadian status and address.
The same situation, presented two ways. The right-hand column is what a reapplication needs to look like.
Use official relationship documents where available. For non-family relationships, explain the history clearly and use proportionate supporting evidence rather than overwhelming the file with screenshots.
Assuming a host’s Canadian passport alone proves the relationship; missing name-change documents; contradictory family information.
Two people share a surname but the file never shows how they are related. A short family tree plus birth/marriage records can make the connection clear.
You cannot fix a reason you have not read. Your GCMS notes contain the officer's own words about your file, and requesting them is free — we publish every step.
[S4], [S7]. This page is general information, not legal advice.The application relies on visiting a relative, spouse, partner or close friend, but provides little evidence that the claimed relationship exists or has the stated nature.
Where the relationship is central to the purpose, the officer may need enough evidence to understand why this visit is plausible and why the host is providing accommodation or funding.
Civil-status records, family linkage, communication/history where relevant, consistent names/dates, and the host’s Canadian status and address.
Use official relationship documents where available. For non-family relationships, explain the history clearly and use proportionate supporting evidence rather than overwhelming the file with screenshots.
Assuming a host’s Canadian passport alone proves the relationship; missing name-change documents; contradictory family information.
No. IRCC states that refiling the same information will likely not change the decision. A reapplication has to answer the specific concern the officer recorded — which is why you should read your GCMS notes first and find out exactly what that concern was.
Most refusals cite more than one concern, and only one of them is usually decisive. Your GCMS notes say which. Get them free, or send them to us and we will tell you exactly what to fix.