Canada Rejects Indian Study Permits Amid Fraud Concerns
Fearing fraud, Canada rejects most Indian study permit applicants. This situation, unfortunately, boils down to a significant rise in fraudulent applications, primarily originating from India, leading to a tightening of the reins on study permits. The Canadian government’s immigration department has been dealing with a surge of phony acceptance letters, and it’s clear the system is being exploited.
The heart of the matter lies in the staggering numbers. In 2023 alone, authorities discovered nearly 1,550 fraudulent study permit applications tied to fake acceptance letters. Beyond that, a beefed-up verification system identified over 14,000 potentially fraudulent letters across all applicants. This kind of widespread deception necessitates a response, and Canada’s chosen course is a more cautious approach, especially towards applications from India.… Continue reading