Reason 1 of 50 · Purpose, itinerary and trip credibility
Classified asR179(b) / purpose-of-travel evidence issue
The application says only “tourism,” “family visit,” or “vacation” without explaining why the trip is happening now, what the applicant will do, where they will stay, and why the proposed length is reasonable.
For a TRV, the officer must be satisfied the stay is genuinely temporary. Purpose is therefore not a decorative paragraph; it helps the officer test whether the requested trip fits the applicant’s life, finances and obligations outside Canada.
Dates, stated reason for travel, itinerary, invitation, leave dates, accommodation, funding and the applicant’s previous travel behaviour. A vague purpose becomes more damaging when other parts of the file also look weak.
The same situation, presented two ways. The right-hand column is what a reapplication needs to look like.
Give a specific, proportionate narrative: exact purpose, travel window, cities, people/events involved, accommodation, who pays, and why the applicant will return by the stated date. Use evidence that independently supports the story.
Using a generic template; saying “tourism” but attaching only a host invitation; giving a long stay with no explanation; adding attractions that do not match the booked city.
A salaried applicant requests 60 days for “tourism” with no leave approval. A 12-day itinerary tied to approved leave and realistic bookings would usually be more coherent.
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.
[S1], [S2], [S4], [S5]. This page is general information, not legal advice.The application says only “tourism,” “family visit,” or “vacation” without explaining why the trip is happening now, what the applicant will do, where they will stay, and why the proposed length is reasonable.
For a TRV, the officer must be satisfied the stay is genuinely temporary. Purpose is therefore not a decorative paragraph; it helps the officer test whether the requested trip fits the applicant’s life, finances and obligations outside Canada.
Dates, stated reason for travel, itinerary, invitation, leave dates, accommodation, funding and the applicant’s previous travel behaviour. A vague purpose becomes more damaging when other parts of the file also look weak.
Give a specific, proportionate narrative: exact purpose, travel window, cities, people/events involved, accommodation, who pays, and why the applicant will return by the stated date. Use evidence that independently supports the story.
Using a generic template; saying “tourism” but attaching only a host invitation; giving a long stay with no explanation; adding attractions that do not match the booked city.
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.