Canadian universities
Canada's Strategic Immigration Shift: Recruiting H-1B Visa Holders While Reducing Foreign Students
Nov 06, 2025 04:59 pm CST
Canada is implementing a major immigration policy transformation, reducing foreign student admissions while creating specialized pathways for H-1B visa holders and elite researchers. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has allocated $1.2 billion to attract over 1,000 skilled professionals as part of a strategy to balance population growth while maintaining the influx of highly skilled workers essential for economic competitiveness.
Canada Rejects 74% of Indian Study Permit Applications: Immigration Policy Shift and Declining Enrollment
Nov 03, 2025 09:15 pm CST
Canada's tightened immigration policies have led to a 74% rejection rate for Indian study permit applicants, compared to just 32% in 2023. Applications from India have dropped dramatically from 20,900 to 4,515 in two years, as Canadian authorities implement stricter verification processes to combat fraud while universities report significant declines in Indian student enrollment.