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?

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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 Direct Stream visa program has been discontinued amid efforts to tackle a housing crisis. According to the Government of Canada, the initiative is being discontinued to “strengthen program integrity, address student vulnerability, and give all students equal and fair access to the application process.” The official website states, “Canada is committed to giving all international students equal and fair access to the application process for study permits.” This implies that all applications received till 2:00 pm ET on November 8 will be processed under the scheme, whereas all applications sent after this deadline will be processed under the regular study permit stream.

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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 …

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 …

Canada's cap on foreign students hits hard, college to cut 40 programmes, staff
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Canada's cap on foreign students hits hard, college to cut 40 programmes, staff

India Today  

The Justin Trudeau government's cap on international students to Canada might have started hurting Canadian colleges. The announcement comes after the Canadian government’s cap on study permits for international students, a response to the country's housing shortage and rising cost of living. The Canadian government's policy change is expected to significantly affect international students, particularly those from India, who make …

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 …

Indian students in Canada face new rules: 24-hour work cap, SDS programme ends
1 month ago

Indian students in Canada face new rules: 24-hour work cap, SDS programme ends

India Today  

Canada has increased the number of hours international students can work off-campus during academic sessions in a major update to its International Student Programme. In early September, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada had announced that the new rule capping work hours for international students at 24 hours per week would come into effect later this autumn. GOODBYE TO SDS …

Students in Chandigarh express concern as Canada ends fast-track visa program
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1 month, 1 week ago

Students in Chandigarh express concern as Canada ends fast-track visa program

Hindustan Times  

Indian students have expressed concerns following Canada's recent decision to end its fast-track Student Direct Stream visa program. This abrupt end to the visa program has left many aspiring students worried about their academic future. The government has said that it is "committed to giving all international students equal and fair access to the application process for study permits." "Canada's …

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 (SDS) visa program
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program

Deccan Chronicle  

In a significant setback for international students, Canada has closed its Student Direct Stream programme, effective immediately. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada stated that the decision aims to "strengthen programme integrity, address student vulnerability, and ensure fair access to the application process." Applicants who met language and financial requirements, along with an acceptance letter from a Canadian institution, enjoyed …

Canada ends fast-track programme for international student visas
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends fast-track programme for international student visas

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: In the latest measure targeting international student panning to study at a Canadian institution, Ottawa has announced that it is immediately ending the Student Direct Stream initiative. According to a notice from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Friday, SDS was launched in 2018 to “provide faster processing for eligible post-secondary students” and “eventually opened to legal residents” of …

Canada terminates SDS with immediate effect, 90 per cent students from India to be affected
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada terminates SDS with immediate effect, 90 per cent students from India to be affected

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: In a major policy decision, Canada has terminated the Student Direct Stream with immediate effect as of November 8, a move that impacts thousands of international students. Thus around 90 per cent of prospective students going from India especially from Punjab to Canada will be adversely impacted and students who are already in Canada under this category will now …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Study permits don’t guarantee permanent resident status in the country, warns Canada govt
5 months ago

Study permits don’t guarantee permanent resident status in the country, warns Canada govt

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: The Canadian government has warned that study permits for international students is no guarantee that they can secure permanent resident status and become citizens. As the country continues to struggle to absorb a record number of international students, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller, in an interview with the agency Bloomberg made it clear a study visa …

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 …

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas; move likely to impact Indians
11 months ago

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas; move likely to impact Indians

The Hindu  

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. Mr. Miller earlier this month said that a cap on international students would not be a “one-size-fits-all solution” to housing …

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 …

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 …

Canada's higher cost-of-living requirement for students worries parents
1 year ago

Canada's higher cost-of-living requirement for students worries parents

Business Standard  

The change will apply to new study permit applications received on or after January 1. Canada's move to more than double the cost-of-living requirement for incoming international students will put an additional financial burden on people sending their children to study in that country, several aspirants' parents in Punjab said. Canada will more than double the cost-of-living financial requirement for …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Canada: IELTS 6 bands in individual sections no longer needed for these students
1 year, 4 months ago

Canada: IELTS 6 bands in individual sections no longer needed for these students

Live Mint  

Starting today, IELTS test takers applying through Canada's Student Direct Stream for study permits are no longer obligated to attain a minimum score of 6.0 bands in each individual section. IDP Education's Regional Director, Piyush Kumar, had earlier cited modification is expected to simplify the application process and broaden opportunities for international students aspiring to study in Canada under the …

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 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 …

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