20,000 Indian students vanish in Canada: Visa scams, fake colleges, and a broken system – The Times of India
Canada’s rise as a premier destination for international students has been nothing short of remarkable, and nowhere is this more evident than in its growing popularity among Indian students. According to Statistics Canada, as of April 2024, over one million valid study visas were issued in the country. Estimates suggest that around 427,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in Canadian institutions. A report by ApplyBoard reveals that in the first half of 2024 (January–June), Canada approved 55,500 post-secondary study permits for Indian students, making up 49% of all international post-secondary students. This proportion remained stable compared to 2023 (51%), and with an 85% approval rate, visa rejections haven’t posed a significant hurdle for Indian applicants.However, despite these...