Canada Tightens Visa Policies: What It Means for Indian Students

Canada has introduced stricter immigration and visa policies to address illegal migration, significantly impacting thousands of Indian students pursuing higher education. Since the revised Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations took effect on January 31, students have faced sudden permit cancellations, heightened visa scrutiny, and stricter enforcement of departure rules.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) estimates 7,000 permit revocations this year, affecting a substantial portion of the 4.27 lakh Indian students in Canada. Experts caution that students whose permits are revoked may have to leave the country unless they successfully appeal—a costly and uncertain process requiring at least C$1,500 with no guaranteed success.

Nikhil Jain, founder of ForeignAdmits, stated, "We've had multiple clients lose their permits despite perfect academic records," as reported by The Economic Times.

Key Changes to Canada’s Visa Program

1. Expanded Authority for Border Officials:
   Canadian border officials now have broader powers to cancel temporary resident documents, including electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) and temporary resident visas (TRVs).

2. Stricter Enforcement:
   Work permits, study permits, and other travel documents can be revoked if a person is deemed ineligible, inadmissible, or fails to convince officials they will leave Canada when required. Even lost, stolen, or erroneously issued documents can now be canceled.

3. Risks for Students:
   Students risk losing their immigration status if their work or study visa applications are denied, potentially disrupting their education and post-graduation employment prospects.

Impact on Indian Students

Indian students, who make up 35-40% of Canada’s international student population, are expected to feel the brunt of these changes. The new regulations follow Ottawa’s recent overhaul of immigration policies, including the cancellation of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program in late 2024.

While Canada remains a top destination for Indian students, workers, and legal migrants, the combination of tighter visa rules, rising financial barriers, and increased enforcement is making it increasingly challenging for many to study and stay in the country.

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Key Takeaways

✔️ Stricter Policies: Canada’s new rules increase scrutiny and enforcement for international students.
✔️ Impact on Indians: Thousands of Indian students face permit revocations and visa challenges.
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