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Canada's Latest Visa Regulations Aim to Safeguard Indian Students Against Fraud

Canada’s Latest Student Visa Regulation: Commencing on December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLIs) must validate acceptance letters of all prospective students with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Last updated on October 31, 2023

Canada has initiated a novel verification procedure to address the issue of student visa fraud, inspired by a recent incident in June where approximately 700 Indian students were implicated. Unlike certain nations, Canada has refrained from imposing a ceiling on the count of international students it admits. On October 27, Immigration Minister Marc Miller unveiled a series of measures aimed at fortifying the International Student Program and bolstering security measures for genuine students to safeguard them from deceptive practices. 

Canada's New Visa Rule are:

  1. Canada is introducing a novel verification system to counteract student visa fraud, following a recent incident in June where approximately 700 Indian students were affected. Canada currently maintains an open policy without any specific cap on international student intake. On October 27, Immigration Minister Marc Miller unveiled a series of measures aimed at strengthening the International Student Program and bolstering protections for genuine students from deceitful practices.
  2. In the semester of 2024, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) will introduce a distinctive “recognized institution” system designed to support higher education institutions that excel in delivering outstanding services, assistance, and results for international students. These accredited learning institutions (ALIs) will be entitled to preferential treatment, which includes faster processing of study permit applications for students planning to enroll in their academic programs.
  3. In the upcoming months, the IRCC  plans to review the criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. These reforms aim to enhance the program’s alignment with the demands of the Canadian labor market, in addition to addressing regional and Francophone immigration goals.

 

The proposed modifications are designed to safeguard legitimate students from deceitful practices and give preference to educational institutions that actively assist international students.