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Canada Reduces International Study Permits by 7%: Major Impact on Indian Students
Nov 27, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Canada plans to cap international study permits at 408,000 in 2026, a 7% reduction from 2025 targets, with Indian students being most affected. The government aims to reduce temporary residents to below 5% of Canada's population by 2027, while maintaining exemptions for Master's and PhD students at public institutions.
Canada's Citizenship Reform: How New Descent Rules Will Benefit Indian-Origin Families
Nov 23, 2025 08:00 pm CST
Canada is modernizing its citizenship laws through Bill C-3, which will restore citizenship rights to thousands previously excluded by the first-generation limit rule. The reform introduces a "substantial connection test" requiring 1,095 days in Canada for parents to pass citizenship to children born abroad, potentially benefiting many Indian-origin families and addressing the "lost Canadians" issue.
Canada's Targeted Visa Cancellation Plan: How Indian Applicants May Be Affected
Nov 04, 2025 03:05 pm CST
Canadian authorities are developing powers to cancel visa applications en masse, potentially targeting Indian applicants amid fraud concerns. A collaboration between Canadian and US agencies aims to identify fraudulent applications from India and Bangladesh, coming as Canada already rejects 74% of Indian study permit applications. The proposed legislation has sparked protests from over 300 civil society groups warning against the creation of a "mass deportation machine."