Canada tightens student visa rules, pushing rejection rate for Indian applicants to 74%
Canada's study permit crackdown disproportionately impacts Indian applicants, with refusal rates soaring to 74% in August 2025. This surge, driven by fraud concerns and stricter verification, has halved Indian applications. Universities report significant enrolment drops, while students now question Canada's long-term settlement prospects, a stark contrast to past 'study, work, stay' assurances.
Canada's study permit crackdown disproportionately impacts Indian applicants, with refusal rates soaring to 74% in August 2025. This surge, driven by fraud concerns and stricter verification, has halved Indian applications. Universities report significant enrolment drops, while students now question Canada's long-term settlement prospects, a stark contrast to past 'study, work, stay' assurances.
