New Visa Rules: Canada introduces new immigration rules, thousands of study and work permits may be cancelled

This change will affect all foreign nationals who have gone to Canada for studies, work or temporary residence. The rules also mention that even if someone acquires permanent residence or dies, the authorities will still have the right to cancel the permit.

Thousands of Indians go to Canada

• Apart from America, Canada is also one of the favorite countries of Indians. According to a statistic, currently around 4.27 lakh Indian students study in Canada. The number of Indian tourists visiting Canada is also in lakhs. Only between January and July 2024, visitor visas were issued to 3.65 lakh Indians.
• A study visa or work permit can also be revoked if the border officer suspects that a person will not leave Canada after the expiry of his stay. Obviously the new rules will have a profound impact on students and workers traveling from India to Canada.

Why was this change needed?

Canada has amended the rules at a time when the number of applications for study permits has increased rapidly. In fact, Canada is trying to ensure that temporary residents strictly follow the conditions of the visa. The authorities had the power to reject applications earlier as well, but these were very limited.

IRCC has said that this change is necessary to protect Canada’s border and to change the country’s immigration system. Canada claims that this will help prevent misuse of study permits.