Why Canada has recently been denying visas to several Indian students

For the past two weeks, a large number of student visa applications have been refused by the Canadian High Commission, and even the students with high scores in IELTS and those who are already enrolled for online study in Canadian colleges, are facing refusal. Now, these students will have to re-apply for student visas.

The Indian Express explains why are these visas being refused, and what these students need to do next.
The number is in thousands, informed consultants who deal with student visas particularly for Canada. Almost every consultant’s students have faced refusal, some less in number and some more. Even students who are taking online classes after getting Visa Approval in Principle (AIP), which means meeting the conditions for admission including clearing of IELTS and submitting a year’s fee, last year, are being refused, said consultants. Due to Covid, visa approval was divided into two parts — AIP and biometrics.
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