The Toronto Star reports that almost half of international students accepted by Canadian institutions are being denied visas. Specifically, 40% of student visa applications from India faced rejection, citing reasons as “other” or “unspecified,” making it the highest refusal rate among all countries. This data is from the Investigative Journalism Foundation in Canada.
India is a major source of international students in Canada, with around 320,000 active study permits by December, according to New Canadian Media.
Despite international students paying tuition fees five times higher than local students, they remain a significant revenue source for colleges. Many are still drawn to Canadian education, influenced by agents who highlight it as a pathway to obtaining permanent residency in the country.
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