Canada's New Visa Rules: Implications for Indian Students and Workers

Feb 25, 2025 Komal Das

Canada's new immigration rules and SDS visa cancellation may affect thousands of Indian students and workers

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Canada's visa changes affect 4,27,000 Indian students and 3,65,750 visitor visa holders in 2024

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Visas may be canceled for false information, criminal records, lost documents, permanent residency, or visa denials

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The amended rules could lead to 7,000 more visa cancellations, per NDTV. IRCC will notify affected individuals via their account or email

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Rejected individuals will be sent back at the port of entry. If permits are canceled while in Canada, they must leave by a specified date

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