Long celebrated as a global hub for international students Canada’s reputation is under scrutiny
Nearly 20,000 Indian students have failed to enrol at their designated colleges and universities after arriving in Canada. This has raised significant concerns about immigration fraud and the misuse of the student visa system.
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Do Canadian authorities have a handle on the problem?
And unlike some other countries, Canada does not require upfront tuition fee payments, making the country’s system vulnerable to misuse.
If they don’t show up at their schools, what do the students do?
How is India responding?
What’s next?
Families also expect their children to secure high-paying jobs and then send funds back home. If they disappear it can mean a loss of future income, adversely affecting the family’s financial stability.
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