Canada’s Stricter Student Visa Rules Cause 31% Drop in Indian Permit Applications
Canadian study permits issued to Indian students plummeted 31 percent in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 30,640 compared to 44,295 in the same period of 2024. This sharp decrease reflects a broader trend of reduced international student admissions in Canada, with overall study permit issuance falling to 96,015 in early 2025, a significant drop from 121,070 the previous year. The reduction follows policy adjustments implemented in late 2023 aimed at mitigating the strain on Canadian resources caused by temporary migration.
John Q. Hosedrinker