Students Worried as Study Visa Rules Tighten in Canada
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Students Worried as Study Visa Rules Tighten in Canada

Hindustan Times  

Anxious applicants seek clarity on study visa rules in Canada as the India-Canada standoff intensifies. The standoff has triggered a surge in inquiries at immigration consultant firms in Patiala and its surrounding areas, with students and their families expressing their concerns and anxieties about the future of their study visa applications. The situation highlights the intricate web of immigration policies and the impact of geopolitical tensions on individuals seeking education abroad.

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Canada asks Indian students to submit documents afresh leaving them 'confused and worried'
1 week, 2 days ago

Canada asks Indian students to submit documents afresh leaving them 'confused and worried'

Firstpost  

Indian students in Canada were left shocked after they received emails from immigration, demanding resubmission of crucial documents such as study permits, visas and educational records, including marks and attendance Indian students in Canada were left surprised after they reportedly received emails asking them to resubmit crucial documents such as study permits, visas and educational records, including marks and attendance. …

Indian students in Canada being asked to resubmit essential documents: Report
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1 week, 2 days ago

Indian students in Canada being asked to resubmit essential documents: Report

Hindustan Times  

Indian students studying in Canada are being asked to resubmit essential documents like study permits, visas, and educational records, triggering a panic among them, Times of India reported. The request coming from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a government department dealing with foreign students, caused distress among international students, many of whom have visas with up to two years of …

India-Canada row: MEA quashes reports of Indian Visas being granted to Canadians, calls it ‘disinformation campaign’
1 week, 3 days ago

India-Canada row: MEA quashes reports of Indian Visas being granted to Canadians, calls it ‘disinformation campaign’

Live Mint  

Amid India-Canada diplomatic tensions, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday quashed reports of Indian Visas being granted to Canadians. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referred to the reports as an example of Canadian media's disinformation campaign to malign India. The safety, security and welfare of Indian nationals, students in particular, in Canada remains of utmost importance to us.” The MEA …

Canada SDS Visa Ends: Will Indian students have equal access? Modi govt says...
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Canada SDS Visa Ends: Will Indian students have equal access? Modi govt says...

Live Mint  

During the Parliament's winter session, the Indian government noted that the cancellation of Canada's Student Direct Stream visa program, which expedited study permit applications for Indian students, will help make the admission process more ‘equal and fair’ for all students. Under Canada's SDS program, international students from India and several other countries could fast-track their visa processing system. Acknowledging the …

Why Canada is losing charm as a study destination for Indians
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Canada is losing charm as a study destination for Indians

India Today  

A hot favourite study-abroad destination with Indians till last year, Canada seems to be falling off the popularity graph. The shift, according to Lakshmi Iyer, managing director at SI-Gobal India, a study abroad consultancy, is driven by several significant factors: strict visa restrictions and delays, constricted work permits and PR routes, housing situation and elevated cost of living, strained diplomatic …

Many Indian students plan to go to Europe, Australia for studies after Canada restricts visa norms
1 month, 1 week ago

Many Indian students plan to go to Europe, Australia for studies after Canada restricts visa norms

India TV News  

In recent days, various visa agents have witnessed an upsurge in Indian students going to Europe and Australia for higher studies after changes in Canada’s visa guidelines that no longer appear as welcoming as before. It should be noted that Canada last week ended its fast-track student visa regime under which many Indian students went to study in that country …

Canada ends fast-track visa scheme: How will it affect Indian students?
1 month, 1 week ago

Canada ends fast-track visa scheme: How will it affect Indian students?

India Today  

Canada has recently announced the termination of the Student Direct Stream and Nigeria Student Express initiatives, which had expedited study permit processing for international students, particularly benefiting students from India. With this change, Indian students will now be required to apply through the regular study permit stream, which could lead to longer processing times. India is a key source of …

Canada Ends SDS Programme For Fast Track Student Visas. How Will It Impact Indians?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada Ends SDS Programme For Fast Track Student Visas. How Will It Impact Indians?

ABP News  

Canada on Friday announced the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream visa programme. Launched in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the SDS programme was designed to fast-track study permit applications for students from 14 countries. The SDS programme made the student application process faster,making access to Canadian educational institutions easier and quicker. A statement by the Canadian government …

Canada ends fast-track visa programme: How this move can impact Indian students
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends fast-track visa programme: How this move can impact Indian students

Hindustan Times  

Amid an ongoing diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, Justin Trudeau's government suspended its popular Student Direct Stream programme ending a fast-track study permit process for international students. The government initiative, which helped thousands of international students quickly secure visas for higher studies in Canada, is expected to have a severe impact on Indian students due to concerns over processing …

Canada ends Student Direct Stream visa program: How it will impact aspiring Indian students?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends Student Direct Stream visa program: How it will impact aspiring Indian students?

Live Mint  

Canada on Friday, November 8, brought the Student Direct Stream visa program for international students to a halt. This Student Direct Stream visa program specifically focused on bringing student immigrants from 14 countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam. Canada's Student …

Canada ends fast-track visa programme, Indian students likely to be impacted
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends fast-track visa programme, Indian students likely to be impacted

India Today  

Canada has ended with immediate effect the popular fast track study visa programme, SDS, a major policy decision that is likely to impact scores of international students, including from India. “Canada is committed to giving all international students equal and fair access to the application process for study permits,” the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said in a statement on …

Canada’s study permit system under fire after terror arrest
3 months, 1 week ago

Canada’s study permit system under fire after terror arrest

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: As Canada’s study permit system comes under greater scrutiny after it emerged that a Pakistani national, arrested on terrorism-related charges last week, was in the country as an international student, others find they are being scapegoated for the failures of the immigration system. International students from India at the site for an indefinite protest in Brampton Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, …

Indian students in Canada's Brampton protest after they fail their exams, demand increase in grades to pass
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian students in Canada's Brampton protest after they fail their exams, demand increase in grades to pass

Op India  

Less than a month after students protested and toppled the government in Bangladesh, some students launched a protest in Canada. On 28 August, over 200 Indian students studying at St Clair College in Brampton came out to protest after they failed the exams. I made some new friends today pic.twitter.com/UYAnfaHgb7 — Harrison Faulkner August 29, 2024 They yelled “True North …

Canada’s govt and Central Bank at odds over immigration numbers
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada’s govt and Central Bank at odds over immigration numbers

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: While the Canadian Government has said it aims to reduce temporary immigration, the country’s central bank has stated that those numbers are actually likely to increase. This suggests that it will take longer for planned policies to reduce NPR inflows to achieve the 5 per cent target.” NPRs comprise international students, temporary workers and refugees with the first category …

Despite curbs, Canada sees 13% jump in international study visas
5 months, 1 week ago

Despite curbs, Canada sees 13% jump in international study visas

Hindustan Times  

Toronto : Even as the Canadian government has said it aims to curb the number of temporary residents entering the country, the number of international students receiving study permits in the first four months of this year has risen. Even as the Canadian government has said it aims to curb the number of temporary residents entering the country, the number …

Australia tightens student visa rules months after Canada invokes similar rules I Impact on Indian students
9 months ago

Australia tightens student visa rules months after Canada invokes similar rules I Impact on Indian students

India TV News  

Sydney: Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, while the government will get the power to suspend education providers from recruiting international …

Canada’s two-year cap on international student visas likely to impact Indians
11 months ago

Canada’s two-year cap on international student visas likely to impact Indians

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 23, 2024 13:37 IST - 4 MINS READ Canada has announced that it is imposing an immediate two-year cap on new international student visas to tackle a housing crisis and target institutional “bad actors”, a move that is likely to impact Indians planning to study in the country. “To maintain a sustainable level of temporary residence in …

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED
11 months ago

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students after explosive growth in recent years aggravated the country's housing shortage. The new proposals will also set limits on post-graduate work permits issued to foreign students, which will likely force them to return to their home countries. Crackdown on visa It is worth mentioning Canada has …

Number of Indian students going to Canada for studies drops by a massive 86%
11 months ago

Number of Indian students going to Canada for studies drops by a massive 86%

Op India  

The number of study permits granted by Canada to Indian students dropped sharply in the last twelve months, as a result of a diplomatic dispute over the murder of a Khalistani terrorist leader in Canada, a top Canadian official stated on Wednesday. Diplomatic tensions erupted in June when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that there was evidence linking Indian …

India-Canada Row: Ottawa says student visas to Indians down by 86% in last quarter of 2023, no rebound in sight
11 months ago

India-Canada Row: Ottawa says student visas to Indians down by 86% in last quarter of 2023, no rebound in sight

Firstpost  

A decline of 86 per cent was witnessed in the number of study permits Canada issued to Indian students in the last quarter of 2023, due to the diplomatic row between both the countries. The report cited Canada’s immigration minister Marc Miller saying the number of study permits to Indian students for Canada fell in the fourth quarter of 2023 …

86% Drop in Study Permits Issued to Indian Students in Canada Following Diplomatic Tensions
11 months ago

86% Drop in Study Permits Issued to Indian Students in Canada Following Diplomatic Tensions

News 18  

There has been a sharp decrease in the number of Indian students applying for study permits in Canada. The number of study permits for Indian students, however, is unlikely to rebound soon, believes Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Counselor for the High Commission of India in Ottawa, C Gurus Ubramanian said that several Indian students are now looking at other options …

Study permits for Indian students in Canada dropped due to dispute: Immigration Minister
11 months ago

Study permits for Indian students in Canada dropped due to dispute: Immigration Minister

The Hindu  

The number of study permits Canada issued to Indian students fell sharply late last year after India ejected Canadian diplomats who would process the permits and fewer Indian students applied due to a diplomatic dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, a top Canadian official told Reuters. Diplomatic tensions erupted after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …

Consultants in Punjab expect delays in Canada visa processing
1 year, 2 months ago

Consultants in Punjab expect delays in Canada visa processing

The Hindu  

With Canada withdrawing 41 of its diplomats from India amid the row between the two countries following the killing of a Sikh separatist, consultants and agents in Punjab apprehend delay in the processing of visa applications for that country. "The time of visa processing may be high and it may now take about three months instead of the usual one …

India-Canada spat broadens existing visa woes for Indians travellers
1 year, 2 months ago

India-Canada spat broadens existing visa woes for Indians travellers

The Hindu  

When Dilpreet Singh Chandhoke applied for a Canadian visa in April this year, he hoped to visit his sister’s family in Canada within a few days. However, the days of waiting turned into weeks and then months, until Canadian authorities responded on October 12, rejecting his visa application, saying, “The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with …

Loan disbursement for Indian students to study in Canada went up five times over past three years
1 year, 2 months ago

Loan disbursement for Indian students to study in Canada went up five times over past three years

The Hindu  

The demand among Indian students to study in Canada has increased over the past three years, with 40% of all international students in Canada hailing from India, a report from CareEdge Ratings has said. Loans extended to Indian students to study in Canada formed 20% of the “total loan book” of these NBFCs, amounting to ₹26,175 crore. “In short term, …

India-Canada row to impact NBFCs growth in overseas education segment?
1 year, 2 months ago

India-Canada row to impact NBFCs growth in overseas education segment?

Live Mint  

The ongoing row between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani extremist might have affected plans of Indian students to study abroad in Canada, a favourite education destination for Indians. Despite a large number of Indian students relying on loans for their foreign education, there is hardly going to be any adverse impact on the overseas education loan …

Indian students in Canada worried about lack of job opportunities
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian students in Canada worried about lack of job opportunities

The Hindu  

As India-Canada relations strained in the wake of allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against India, there is another major problem that is plaguing Indian students here - lack of job opportunities. In 2022, a total of 226,450 Indian students arrived in Canada to pursue higher education, making India the top source country of new international students entering the …

Withdrawal of Canadian diplomats could impact issuing of visas to Indians
1 year, 2 months ago

Withdrawal of Canadian diplomats could impact issuing of visas to Indians

Hindustan Times  

Canada has maintained a studied silence on reports that New Delhi has asked Ottawa to significantly reduce personnel at missions in India amid an escalating diplomatic row even as foreign minister Melanie Joly said her government would prefer to engage privately on the issue. The Indian side has asked Canada to withdraw several dozen diplomats to ensure parity in strength …

What Indians studying in Canada should do amid the current political turmoil
1 year, 2 months ago

What Indians studying in Canada should do amid the current political turmoil

Live Mint  

Canada has consistently ranked highly on the list of preferred destinations for Indian students seeking international education. In an exclusive interview, Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia and Mauritius, IDP Education, assesses the current situation to allay the fears of students and parents about education in Canada and suggests precautionary measures. What is the current situation vis a vis Indian …

Will diplomatic row hit Indians' higher education plans in Canada?
1 year, 2 months ago

Will diplomatic row hit Indians' higher education plans in Canada?

India Today  

Mumbai-based Vamika Ohri, 17, is having sleepless nights these days. In 2022, Canada attracted around 226,000 Indian students for higher education, estimates Yocket, a study-abroad consultancy. “Students already studying in Canada are a little worried about the current situation, but these are temporary events and expected to normalise soon. Sharing the sentiment, Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and CEO of Leverage Edu, …

Resolve issue through dialogue: Indian community in Canada amidst strained ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Resolve issue through dialogue: Indian community in Canada amidst strained ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Brampton/ Toronto: The Indian Community in Canada is concerned over the recent strain in relations between the two countries following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’ allegations regarding the Indian government’s involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Canadian citizen of Indian origin Gurjant Singh said that being a Sikh, both India and …

Punjab: Hate crimes, denial of visa worry students, parents
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab: Hate crimes, denial of visa worry students, parents

Hindustan Times  

With India suspending visa services to Canadian citizens for “operational reasons” on Thursday as a fallout of the tense ties between the two countries after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, there is anxiety and panic among parents in Punjab whose children are on study permit in …

Anxious parents of Punjabi students in Canada say can only wait and watch
1 year, 3 months ago

Anxious parents of Punjabi students in Canada say can only wait and watch

Hindustan Times  

With India suspending visa services to Canadian citizens for “operational reasons” on Thursday as a fallout of the tense ties between the two countries after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, there is anxiety and panic among parents in Punjab whose children are on study permit in …

What will be the impact of New Delhi-Ottawa rift on Indian students in Canada?
1 year, 3 months ago

What will be the impact of New Delhi-Ottawa rift on Indian students in Canada?

India TV News  

The relationship between India and Canada has crumbled after the allegations of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against the Indian government in the killing of wanted Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Earlier, New Delhi issued a travel advisory cautioning Indian nations and students to refrain from visiting Ottawa amid rising hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada. Indian Intelligence agencies …

Canada minister expresses concern on ’integrity’ of student immigration
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada minister expresses concern on ’integrity’ of student immigration

Live Mint  

Canada immigration minister Marc Miller has expressed concern over the ‘integrity’ of student immigration in the North American nation amid reported cases of fake admission into colleges by agencies that had the potency to ruin a students' career and future. Marc Miller in an interview with Canada Broadcasting Corporation said that the Canada is concerned about the overall integrity of …

Study visa scam in Canada puts Indian students’ careers in jeopardy
1 year, 6 months ago

Study visa scam in Canada puts Indian students’ careers in jeopardy

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 13, 2023 16:51 IST - 3 MINS READ More than 700 college students from India are currently facing deportation from Canada after their college acceptance letters—which were used to apply for Canadian study visas almost four years ago—were found to be fake. “If there are now investigations into cases of misrepresentation, including those related to study permits, …

Canada: Ex-Indian students may be deported in case related to fake documentation
1 year, 7 months ago

Canada: Ex-Indian students may be deported in case related to fake documentation

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: As many former international students from India face possible deportation from Canada in a case related to fake documentation, Canadian authorities have issued their first removal order in this regard. Karamjeet Kaur, based in the city of Edmonton in the province of Alberta, received the removal order from the Canadian Border Services Agency on April 24, after exhausting her …

After Canada, Australia rejects visa applications of Punjab and Haryana students
1 year, 9 months ago

After Canada, Australia rejects visa applications of Punjab and Haryana students

Live Mint  

In another major shock for India, the Australian authorities and universities have reportedly rejected the application of students from Punjab and Haryana. Meanwhile, the Canadian authority has reportedly asked more than 700 Indian students to return to India in fake "admission offer letters" cases. The issue came to light after the Canadian Border Security Agency stated that admission offer letters …

Canada to deport 700 Indian students for producing fake admission documents
1 year, 9 months ago

Canada to deport 700 Indian students for producing fake admission documents

Live Mint  

In a one-of-its kind fake admission case, Canadian authority has reportedly asked more than 700 Indian students to return to India. The whole matter came into the limelight into a Canadian Border Security Agency investigation that began when these students applied for permanent residence after the completion of their studies letters. According to media reports, a total of 700 students …

5 newly-announced benefits by Canada that Indian students can avail
2 years, 2 months ago

5 newly-announced benefits by Canada that Indian students can avail

Hindustan Times  

Canada has announced several benefits for foreign students visiting to study in the country. Canada is among the world’s leading destinations for international students owing to multiple factors which include affordability, work and permanent residence opportunities. In 2021, Canada hosted over 620,000 international students and issued nearly 450,000 new study permits. Canada is also planning to promote transition to permanent …

Govt to assist Indian students in Canadian universities facing visa delays
2 years, 3 months ago

Govt to assist Indian students in Canadian universities facing visa delays

Live Mint  

Amid issues faced by college students enrolled in Canadian universities, the Indian government has informed that it has taken up the matter with Canada to make sure that students are not affected and added that the country will continue to take measures to assist Indian students who would like to go abroad to study. It is important to note that …

Canada Student Visa delay: Indian authorities step in
2 years, 3 months ago

Canada Student Visa delay: Indian authorities step in

Live Mint  

Due to delays in the processing of their visas and student permits, some Indian students are unable to enrol in academic courses at Canadian universities. More than 230,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in post-secondary schools across Canada, and they contribute to the country's economy in a number of ways, including by paying an estimated $4 billion in tuition. According …

Canada visa arrives a day after Haryana student dies by suicide over its ‘delay’
2 years, 4 months ago

Canada visa arrives a day after Haryana student dies by suicide over its ‘delay’

Firstpost  

The news comes amid students’ frustration with continuing delay in getting a visa. As per the government of Canada website, Canada currently has a waiting time of 158 days for visitor visas New Delhi: A 23-year-old man in Kurukshetra, Haryana, ended his life by jumping into the Narwana branch canal over the alleged delay in getting visa for Canada. Visa …

Making every effort to reduce wait time for visas, says Canadian High Commission in India
2 years, 4 months ago

Making every effort to reduce wait time for visas, says Canadian High Commission in India

Firstpost  

The Canadian High Commission assured students that they are working to improve the situation, and have been processing applications throughout the year, including study permits for the September 2022 intake New Delhi: With a large number of Indians facing long waiting times for Canadian visas, Canada’s High Commission here said it understands their “frustration and disappointment”, and assured that it …

Canada student visa rejected? Here’s the reason and how to avoid it
2 years, 4 months ago

Canada student visa rejected? Here’s the reason and how to avoid it

Live Mint  

In the past few days, Indian students have been witnessing a sharp rise in rejection of their student visa permit by the Canadian Government. Here is why student visas are getting rejected Experts have suggested that there has been a significant rise in visa application among students for Canada due to declining interest in Australia and New Zealand. As per …

Study in Canada: Here’s all you should consider before applying
2 years, 5 months ago

Study in Canada: Here’s all you should consider before applying

Live Mint  

Education in a popular abroad country is not only costly, but issues related with visa pops up and often hinders talented youths from applying. To help prospective overseas students, the Council of Ministers of Education of Canada provides a valuable online tool helping them rapidly assess the costs of studying at various Canadian varsities. Living cost: When applying for Canada, …

Planning to Study Abroad? Here's All You Need to Know About Canadian Visa
3 years, 4 months ago

Planning to Study Abroad? Here's All You Need to Know About Canadian Visa

News 18  

Indian students aspiring to go to Canada for higher education need a Canadian Student visa. So, here, we have listed down some of the important things and required documents that students planning to study in Canada should know about: University acceptance A University acceptance letter is the primary requirement for the Canadian visa process. List of Required Documents for Canadian …

Planning to pursue higher studies in Canada? Here's how you can apply for a student visa
3 years, 9 months ago

Planning to pursue higher studies in Canada? Here's how you can apply for a student visa

India Today  

A visa is a permission for you to travel and enter any country legally and to be able to stay there either on a temporary or permanent basis. An Approval-In-Principle Study Visa is Canada's new and temporary study visa process which was granted to students so that they can pursue their Canadian education online until they receive their actual Visa. …

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