Canada News Visa Policies: Know How It Will Affect Indian Students.
Canada announced new cuts to study permits for foreign students and tightened foreign worker rules, affecting many Indians.
PM Justin Trudeau posted on X: "We're granting 35% fewer international student permits this year, and next year, that number will decrease by another 10%.
"Immigration is an advantage for our economy- but when bad actors abuse the system and take the advantage of students, we crack down," he added.
Canada approved 509,390 study permits in 2023 and 175,920 in the first seven months of 2024, aiming for 437,000 in 2025.
The charges will also restrict work permit eligibility for the spouses of some students and temporary foreign workers.
Canada is the leading generation for Indian students.
Almost, 13.35 lakhs Indian students go for study in abroad with 427,000 go to Canada.
From 2013 to 2022, the number of Indian students moving to Canada for study rose by 260%.
Report reveals 40% of international students in Canada are from India.