Canadian government denies 2.35 million temporary visa applications

 

 

Canada has reportedly denied 2.35 million temporary visa applications. This was announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). With the increase in immigration, there was a lot of pressure on sectors such as housing, infrastructure, and health care. It is indicated that the denial of 2.35 million temporary visa applications was part of the decision to make immigration procedures more stringent.

1.95 million visitor visa applications were denied in 2024. This was an increase of 40 percent compared to 2023. In addition, 290,317 study permit applications and 115,549 work permit applications were denied. Many visitors were found to be staying in Canada for longer than the permitted period. Immigration officials are now scrutinizing applications with unclear intentions. It was recently discovered that about 50,000 students who arrived as students are not studying. This is why study permits have been limited.

There is a demand for foreign workers in sectors such as tourism, health and construction. But in order to maintain balance, the government is issuing visas to very few people in this category. So far this year, more than two million applications have been considered in various categories.