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New immigration rules could impact Indian students in Canada
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced new regulations on Feb. 12.
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The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Feb.12 announced that it has updated Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to strengthen authorities to cancel temporary resident documents. The regulations, which originally came into effect on Jan.31, give border officials more power to cancel temporary resident documents, including study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs).
This could affect Indian students, as these changes bring more uncertainty to their stay in Canada.
For Indian students currently pursuing higher education in Canada, these regulatory changes have the potential to disrupt their educational and professional aspirations.
The updated regulations give immigration officers the power to cancel permits under specific circumstances, such as if a student’s status changes or they are no longer eligible. Permits may also be revoked if a student provides false information, has a criminal record, or even if the student passes away.
The report from Feb. 12, stated, “These changes give immigration and border services officers explicit authority to cancel electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) and temporary resident visas (TRVs) on a case-by-case basis, including when a change in a person’s status or circumstances makes them inadmissible or no longer eligible to hold the document (for example, the person provided false information, has a criminal history or is deceased), an officer is not satisfied that someone will leave Canada by the end of their authorized period of stay and if the document is lost, stolen, destroyed, or abandoned.”
If an officer believes a student will not leave Canada at the end of their stay, their permit could be canceled. Additionally, lost, stolen, or abandoned permits can also be revoked.
Students will also need to be extra careful under these new rules. Permits could also be canceled if a student switches to permanent residency or if there was an administrative mistake when issuing the permit.
As of 2024, there are about 433,477 Indian students in Canada. However, a 30 percent decrease in Indian students is expected in 2025 due to various factors, including fewer students arriving and some not attending their designated colleges. These new regulations may add more challenges for them.
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