A member received a study permit refusal (with the spouse's SOWP and kids' visas also refused as a result) citing "not satisfied that you will leave Canada," and asked what to do next.
What the thread recommended:- Order your GCMS notes (also called CAIPS notes) directly from the official Canadian government website to see the officer's exact, detailed reasoning behind the refusal — a generic refusal reason on the decision letter doesn't tell you the full story of what specifically triggered it.
- Sharing your full timeline, course details, previous education, and employment history with the community helps others give you a clearer picture and more targeted advice for your reapplication strategy — the generic refusal reason alone isn't enough to diagnose the actual issue.
- This is a straightforward, free, official process — not a third-party or private service — you can apply for these notes directly through the official government website.
The practical takeaway: after a "won't leave Canada" refusal, order your official GCMS/CAIPS notes directly from the Canadian government website to understand the officer's specific reasoning before crafting your reapplication — a generic refusal reason alone isn't enough information to fix the underlying issue.