Canadian universities and their Indian agents say that the recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries are temporary, but some Indian students are still worried.
Some students have already gotten their student visas, but others are still waiting. Canadian universities have told them to wait for the next admission schedule.
It is not clear if there will be delays in the issuance of student visas in the future. Some Canadian universities are suggesting that students defer their enrollment to the next intake as a precaution.
Canada may also consider reducing the number of student visas it issues to Indian students. Indian immigration to Canada has tripled since 2013, and 47 percent of international students in Canada are of Indian origin.
Some experts believe that Canada may limit the number of Indian students in the future as part of its diversification policy.
Overall, Indian students are facing uncertainty about their ability to study in Canada due to the rising tensions between the two countries.
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