Canada denies 80 percent of Indian students visas this year

 

 

A reported 80 percent of Indian student visa applications were denied this year. This is the highest rate in a decade, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

According to data presented by the Canadian government, only about 1.88 lakh new Indian students were admitted to Canada in 2024. Two years ago, this number was more than double this. The preference of Indian students has also changed, with Germany taking the top spot, overtaking Canada, which was preferred by 31 percent. Canada's preference fell from 18 percent in 2022 to 9 percent in 2024.

Housing shortages, infrastructure pressures, and national and local political pressure have prompted Canada to take strict measures to control immigration.