Canada cracks down on fraudulent Indian students

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Fearing fraud, Canada rejects most Indian study permit applicants​

Summary

• 74% of Indian applicants for Canadian study permits in August were rejected, up from 32% in August 2023
• Rejection rate for applications overall was 40%
• Canadian government cites fraud concerns
  

TORONTO, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Canada’s clampdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its allure for Indian students.

Canada lowered the number of international student permits it issues for the second year in a row in early 2025 as part of a broader effort to reduce the number of temporary migrants and address fraud related to student visas.

About 74% of Indian applications for permits to study at Canadian post-secondary institutions in August - the most recent month available – were rejected, compared to about 32% in August 2023, according to immigration department data provided to Reuters.

By contrast, about 40% of study permit applications overall in each of those months were refused. About 24% of Chinese study permits in August 2025 were rejected.

The number of Indian applicants has dropped, as well, from 20,900 in August 2023 - when Indians formed just over one quarter of all applicants - to 4,515 in August 2025.

India has been Canada's top source of international students over the past decade. In August, it also had the highest study-permit refusal rate of any country with more than 1,000 approved applicants.

The spike in refusals of would-be students comes as Canada and India seek to mend ties after more than a year of tension. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the 2023 murder of a Canadian in Surrey, British Columbia. India has repeatedly denied the allegations.

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AN EFFORT TO CRACK DOWN ON FRAUD​

In 2023, Canadian authorities uncovered nearly 1,550 study permit applications linked to fraudulent letters of acceptance, most of which originated from India, Canada's immigration department told Reuters in an email.

Last year its beefed-up verification system detected more than 14,000 potentially fraudulent letters of acceptance from all applicants, it said.

Canada has implemented enhanced verification for international students and has increased its financial requirements for applicants, the immigration department spokesperson said.

The Indian embassy in Ottawa said the rejection of study permit applications from students in India had come to its attention, but that the issuance of study permits is Canada's prerogative.

"However, we would like to emphasize that some of the best quality students available in the world are from India, and Canadian institutions have in the past greatly benefited from the talent and academic excellence of these students," the embassy said in a statement.

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told Reuters during an October visit to India that Canada's government is concerned about the integrity of its immigration system but wants to continue having Indian students in Canada.

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A DROP IN INDIAN ENROLMENT​

People who work with would-be international students say they are seeing a higher level of applicant scrutiny.
Michael Pietrocarlo of Border Pass, which helps people apply for Canadian visas, said his firm prepares applicants to show their eligibility beyond what's required on paper.

He says, for example, when students must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to support themselves, "it's not enough just to say, 'Here are some bank statements.' They may have to go the extra mile and say, 'Here's where the money came from.'"

The University of Waterloo, home to Canada’s largest engineering school, has seen a two-thirds decline in the number of students from India entering its undergraduate and graduate programs over the past three to four years.

Ian VanderBurgh, its associate vice president of strategic enrolment management, said the drop was largely due to a government cap on foreign student visas and had altered the composition of the student body.
“We pride ourselves on being an international university,” he said.

The University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan have also reported a decline in the number of Indian students enrolled.

When Jaspreet Singh, who founded the International Sikh Students Association, came to Canada from India in 2015 to study mechanical engineering, he remembers government posters exhorting newcomers to "Study, work, stay" in the country. That attitude has soured, he said.

Singh is not surprised at the higher rejection rate for Indian study permit applicants, saying he knows fraud is a concern.
But as it becomes harder to get permanent residency or a job in Canada, he says some of those recently rejected appear to not mind: "They are happy they didn't come."

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/india...ampaign=canada-s-crackdown-on-indian-students.

 

[Champ_Pal]

LOL @ cracking down on Indian students.

Canada knew what it was doing while importing hundreds and thousands of students(many are fake from you know where) into the country. Crime has increased and Canada does not have the infra and means to take in all these students.

Canada deserves everything it is getting. They need to blame their own politicians. Anyways, its better late than never. Hopefully they at least hunt down the list India provided and send them back to India. Indian government knows how to handle them. Right now many of these fake students, plumbers, truck drivers have found safe haven in Canneeedda!!

 

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It is a good move.

These fraudulent students were taking up jobs from actual Canadians.

Some of them were supposed to study but they were ending up ditching their schools and simply working. Good to see Canada is looking to correct this.

 

[CricVet]

All I did was just typed on google, "country with the most fake college degrees moving to Canada?"

The AI answer:
The country most frequently associated with fraudulent college degrees or acceptance letters in applications for Canadian study permits is India.

Canadian authorities have identified thousands of cases involving fake documents, with the vast majority originating from India.
Key findings from Canadian immigration reports and media investigations:

• In 2023, Canadian authorities uncovered nearly 1,550 fraudulent study permit applications linked to fake acceptance letters, most of which originated from India.
• An enhanced verification system implemented last year flagged over 14,000 potentially fraudulent documents globally, with media reports indicating that approximately 80% of these fake documents were linked to students from the Indian states of Gujarat and Punjab.
• In a review of over 2,000 cases of potential fraud, 89% involved foreign nationals from India, followed by Vietnam (8%) and China (3%).
• Many of the students involved claim to be victims of unlicensed immigration agents in India who provided them with the forged documents, often without their knowledge.

This high incidence of fraud has led to increased scrutiny and higher study permit rejection rates for applicants from India.

SOMETIME, AI can be wrong.

 

[sweep_shot]

All I did was just typed, "country with the most fake college degrees moving to Canada?"

The AI answer:
The country most frequently associated with fraudulent college degrees or acceptance letters in applications for Canadian study permits is India.

Canadian authorities have identified thousands of cases involving fake documents, with the vast majority originating from India.
Key findings from Canadian immigration reports and media investigations:

• In 2023, Canadian authorities uncovered nearly 1,550 fraudulent study permit applications linked to fake acceptance letters, most of which originated from India.
• An enhanced verification system implemented last year flagged over 14,000 potentially fraudulent documents globally, with media reports indicating that approximately 80% of these fake documents were linked to students from the Indian states of Gujarat and Punjab.
• In a review of over 2,000 cases of potential fraud, 89% involved foreign nationals from India, followed by Vietnam (8%) and China (3%).
• Many of the students involved claim to be victims of unlicensed immigration agents in India who provided them with the forged documents, often without their knowledge.

This high incidence of fraud has led to increased scrutiny and higher study permit rejection rates for applicants from India.

Yup. India is the #1 source of academic fraud in Canada.

A large percentage of Canada's immigrants come from China and India. While Chinese generally assimilate better and do less frauds, Indians often resort to many unethical (and sometimes illegal) activities.

 

[Champ_Pal]

All I did was just typed on google, "country with the most fake college degrees moving to Canada?"

The AI answer:
The country most frequently associated with fraudulent college degrees or acceptance letters in applications for Canadian study permits is India.

Canadian authorities have identified thousands of cases involving fake documents, with the vast majority originating from India.
Key findings from Canadian immigration reports and media investigations:

• In 2023, Canadian authorities uncovered nearly 1,550 fraudulent study permit applications linked to fake acceptance letters, most of which originated from India.
• An enhanced verification system implemented last year flagged over 14,000 potentially fraudulent documents globally, with media reports indicating that approximately 80% of these fake documents were linked to students from the Indian states of Gujarat and Punjab.
• In a review of over 2,000 cases of potential fraud, 89% involved foreign nationals from India, followed by Vietnam (8%) and China (3%).
• Many of the students involved claim to be victims of unlicensed immigration agents in India who provided them with the forged documents, often without their knowledge.

This high incidence of fraud has led to increased scrutiny and higher study permit rejection rates for applicants from India.

SOMETIME, AI can be wrong.

Because they are not students. They can barely speak English. They try the asylum route first. If that fails, they pose as students to move there. All of them are economic immigrants. Its a mafia. Operating both in Canadian and Indian soils.

India has warned about this to Canada before, but Canada turned a blind eye to it. India has also warned thousands of real students too who were planning on going to Canada for higher studies. Many still go to Canada in spite of the warnings. Especially if their US F1 visa gets rejected.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Yup. India is the #1 source of academic fraud in Canada.

A large percentage of Canada's immigrants come from China and India. While Chinese generally assimilate better and do less frauds, Indians often resort to many unethical (and sometimes illegal) activities.

That is because those are not students.

 

[CricVet]

Because they are not students. They can barely speak English. They try the asylum route first. If that fails, they pose as students to move there. All of them are economic immigrants. Its a mafia. Operating both in Canadian and Indian soils.

India has warned about this to Canada before, but Canada turned a blind eye to it. India has also warned thousands of real students too who were planning on going to Canada for higher studies. Many still go to Canada in spite of the warnings. Especially if their US F1 visa gets rejected.

If the shoe was on the other foot, you would not let the opportunity go to mock the OTHER countries, would ya?

I understand your justification.

You need to realize that MOST of the South Asian problems are pretty common among the masses, regardless of the nation - ONLY if people like you and I learn to tackle them instead of using as mud to sling at each other.

 

[Champ_Pal]

If the shoe was on the other foot, you would not let the opportunity go to mock the OTHER countries, would ya?

I understand your justification.

You need to realize that MOST of the South Asian problems are pretty common among the masses, regardless of the nation - ONLY if people like you and I learn to tackle them instead of using as mud to sling at each other.

Can you elaborate this part?

 

[JaDed]

It’s India and Bangladesh on the radar:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mass-cancellation-power-visas-india-bangladesh-9.6956426

They both have a chance to be black listed.. 5 years ago I spoke out against this on this forum against Trudeau.

Trudeau’s goal was 3% immigration, the data clearly showed Indians were about 42% of that.. and rest Bangladeshis Pakistanis and some african countries.

Heck , 3% immigration continuously is huge demographic change in short time, it’s also the reason why I didn’t utilize my Canadian PR and instead will surrender it next time I travel to Canada, the intake had no filters.. they were getting non-Stem graduates in such high numbers from developing countries which was stupid as those are available within Canada.

 

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It’s India and Bangladesh on the radar:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mass-cancellation-power-visas-india-bangladesh-9.6956426

They both have a chance to be black listed.. 5 years ago I spoke out against this on this forum against Trudeau.

Trudeau’s goal was 3% immigration, the data clearly showed Indians were about 42% of that.. and rest Bangladeshis Pakistanis and some african countries.

Heck , 3% immigration continuously is huge demographic change in short time, it’s also the reason why I didn’t utilize my Canadian PR and instead will surrender it next time I travel to Canada, the intake had no filters.. they were getting non-Stem graduates in such high numbers from developing countries which was stupid as those are available within Canada.

Yes. Bangladesh too but India is getting the biggest sanction.

There are far more students from India than from Bangladesh.

Anyway, I want crackdown against all frauds even if it means Bangladeshi frauds. I am always anti-fraud no matter who does it. I do not make excuses or do whataboutery when it comes to fraud.

 

[JaDed]

Yes. Bangladesh too but India is getting the biggest sanction.

There are far more students from India than from Bangladesh.

Anyway, I want crackdown against all frauds even if it means Bangladeshi frauds. I am always anti-fraud.

It’s a blanket blacklist.. only for two countries right now, the fraud happened coz White lying colleges propped up as well, it became a full on industry of lies, the immigration was bang average did no checks and now is blaming others.

I agree, they should crack down on all those frauds, including their own.. but then their frauds they give them asylum, the asylum industry of Canada is a joke, anyone can come in and apply for asylum.. ridiculous.

 

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Most frauds are happening from India but other ethnicities are also doing these (smaller numbers but concerning). Need to crack down on all frauds regardless of ethnicity.



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Canada rejects 74% of Indian student visas amid tough fraud crackdown​

Canada's strict cap on student permits and new verification checks have pushed Indian visa rejections to a record 74% in August 2025, the highest of any major source country
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Canada’s clampdown on international students has hit Indian applicants hardest, as data shows the country rejecting nearly three-quarters of study permit applications from India in August 2025.

Government figures reveal that 74 per cent of Indian applications for post-secondary study were refused that month, compared with 32 per cent in August 2023. By contrast, the overall study permit refusal rate for all nationalities was about 40 per cent.

Applications from India have also plunged, from 20,900 in August 2023, when Indians made up more than a quarter of all applicants, to just 4,515 this August. China, meanwhile, saw a 24 per cent refusal rate during the same period.

India has been Canada’s top source of international students for the past decade. Yet in August, it recorded the highest rejection rate of any country with more than 1,000 approvals.

Why are fewer students entering Canada?​

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data showed international student arrivals fell by more than 132,000 in the first eight months of 2025. Only 45,380 students entered in August.

Officials attributed the decline to a cap on study permits introduced in 2024, followed by a further 10 per cent cut this year. The government also made acceptance letter verification compulsory to prevent fraudulent applications and raised proof-of-funds requirements.

How is Canada tackling student visa fraud?​

In 2023, Canadian authorities discovered almost 1,550 student visa applications tied to fake letters of acceptance, most of which originated from India. The following year, more than 14,000 potentially fraudulent acceptance letters were flagged through the enhanced verification system.

“Canada has implemented enhanced verification for international students and increased its financial requirements for applicants,” said an IRCC spokesperson.

The Indian High Commission in Ottawa acknowledged the growing rejection rate but maintained that visa issuance remains Canada’s decision.

“However, we would like to emphasise that some of the best quality students available in the world are from India, and Canadian institutions have in the past greatly benefited from the talent and academic excellence of these students,” said the embassy.

What role do India-Canada tensions play?​

The surge in visa refusals comes amid efforts to repair relations between Ottawa and New Delhi after a diplomatic fallout lasting more than a year. The dispute followed former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation that India was involved in the 2023 killing of a Canadian citizen in British Columbia, a charge India has repeatedly denied.

How many students are becoming permanent residents?​

Between January and August 2025, more than 139,700 temporary residents became permanent residents, about half of all new PRs during that time.

“They are well-integrated, as they usually have a Canadian education, Canadian work experience and strong skills in one or both official languages,” said IRCC. “Most of them apply through economic programmes like Express Entry and the Provincial Nominee Programme, which are designed to select people who meet Canada’s labour market and regional priorities.”

Are some foreign students staying illegally in Canada?

In October 2025, IRCC officials told a parliamentary committee that up to 47,000 foreign students could be living in Canada illegally.

Aiesha Zafar, head of migration integrity at IRCC, said 47,175 individuals who entered as students were classified as potentially “non-compliant” for not meeting study conditions.

“India is one of the top countries,” said Zafar, responding to a question from Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner about where most fraud cases originated.

Zafar added that the figures came from post-secondary institutions that had lost contact with international students, but not all were confirmed violations. “Any foreign national in Canada would be under the purview of the Canada Border Services Agency, so they have an inland investigation team,” she said.

What factors are driving higher rejections?

• A national cap on international study permits introduced in 2024, followed by a further 10 per cent reduction in 2025
• Mandatory verification of acceptance letters to prevent fake admissions
• Higher financial proof thresholds to ensure affordability of living costs
• Ongoing scrutiny of student visa fraud, with India identified among top sources
• Tighter compliance checks on attendance and visa terms

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/i...mid-tough-fraud-crackdown-125110400262_1.html.

 

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Canada To Change Citizenship Rules for Indian Families? Indians In The U.S.​

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crazy that a country hs to chane this due to one nationality

 

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Canada To Change Citizenship Rules for Indian Families? Indians In The U.S.​

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crazy that a country hs to chane this due to one nationality

Good. Canada need to crack down on a lot of things.

Things were too loose over the past 5-6 years. A lot of damages have happened.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Fake students include plumbers, electricians and truck drivers.
While Canada is rightfully hunting down illegal students, they should also arrest the political mafia in their own country who allowed criminals from India posing as students and refugees to enter their country freely. It takes 2 to tango.

 

[Champ_Pal]

back in early 2000’s when we were coming to US as students, we had to show a lot of proof about the legitimacy of our degrees in India. Every certificate had to be attested by a valid authority and we had to show the money in the bank to pay for the funding of the first 3 semesters of the masters degree. Any sort of doubt and the visa would be rejected mercilessly. The rejection rate was very high back then.

Canada is a joke. It allowed fraudsters to enter their country. How many will they deport? Who is going to pay for it? Good luck to Canada and arrest Trudeau and his cronies for allowing this immigration fraud.

 

[finalfantasy7]

Fake students include plumbers, electricians and truck drivers.
While Canada is rightfully hunting down illegal students, they should also arrest the political mafia in their own country who allowed criminals from India posing as students and refugees to enter their country freely. It takes 2 to tango.

nope, its the indians fault, the canadians trusted you - yet this is a 1 nationality problem

 

[finalfantasy7]

back in early 2000’s when we were coming to US as students, we had to show a lot of proof about the legitimacy of our degrees in India. Every certificate had to be attested by a valid authority and we had to show the money in the bank to pay for the funding of the first 3 semesters of the masters degree. Any sort of doubt and the visa would be rejected mercilessly. The rejection rate was very high back then.

Canada is a joke. It allowed fraudsters to enter their country. How many will they deport? Who is going to pay for it? Good luck to Canada and arrest Trudeau and his cronies for allowing this immigration fraud.

its not trudeau fault,


he trusted these people, everyone behaved other than the indians, who have abused this, same problem in most western countries, the indians top the list

 

[Champ_Pal]

nope, its the indians fault, the canadians trusted you - yet this is a 1 nationality problem

Ahh the poor innocent Kannedians. Such innocent people who know nothing but free selfless service

India warned Canada about criminal elements posing as students and refugees and entering Canada. But Trudeau government turned blind eye to it. After all these were his party’s future vote bank.

Canada deserves everything it is getting.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Dude played both pro- Khalistan and lgbt card and still failed.

Now that he declared himself as a khalli, I wonder what happens when he lands in India. :art

 

[Justcrazy]

Canada is too late , the damage has been done.

 

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Canada is too late , the damage has been done.

Damage can be reversed if they start deporting criminals/illegals and also strengthen the immigration system.

Crimes are out of control.

 

[Justcrazy]

Damage can be reversed if they start deporting criminals/illegals and also strengthen the immigration system.

Crimes are out of control.

The issue is mani fold.
The students when they get study permit show proof of fund that they can survive without any help from the Government but reality is far away. They all come here to work on jobs and pay for a living and many even tuition fees. Now when you do not have a job , what will you do ? You will be pushed to crime.

The Government know where the fake students come from , but close there eyes.

You go Brampton , there are so many houses where 8 - 15 people are living , did this happen overnight ? If you keep issuing visas this was bound to happen. Trudeau gave work permit to visitors , what kind of decision was that ?

Liberal policies have pushed the Canadian youth out of the job market completely , and this is grossly unfair to them. When Canadians Have the jobs and some are left over then only students and temporary workers should be allowed , not before that.

Right now , Canada need very very strict decisions , they need to catch over stayers and those whose permits have expired and deport them without any right to appeal. If they do not , the country will be ruined in the next 10 years.

 

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The issue is mani fold.
The students when they get study permit show proof of fund that they can survive without any help from the Government but reality is far away. They all come here to work on jobs and pay for a living and many even tuition fees. Now when you do not have a job , what will you do ? You will be pushed to crime.

The Government know where the fake students come from , but close there eyes.

You go Brampton , there are so many houses where 8 - 15 people are living , did this happen overnight ? If you keep issuing visas this was bound to happen. Trudeau gave work permit to visitors , what kind of decision was that ?

Liberal policies have pushed the Canadian youth out of the job market completely , and this is grossly unfair to them. When Canadians Have the jobs and some are left over then only students and temporary workers should be allowed , not before that.

Right now , Canada need very very strict decisions , they need to catch over stayers and those whose permits have expired and deport them without any right to appeal. If they do not , the country will be ruined in the next 10 years.

Agree.

Many qualified people are leaving Canada and going to USA/gulf states. Canada's salaries have become poor. Compared to USA, Canadian salaries are big jokes.

Canada is already starting to crack down a bit but I would love to see more actions.

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Here are some more steps they should take:

1) International students shouldn't be able to work. They applied to study and they should just study. If they break this rule, they should lose their student visas and get deported. They shouldn't take over jobs from Canadians, unless they become PRs or citizens.

2) Crack down on criminals hard. Things became too soft. Need harsher penalties like before.

3) Strengthen immigration system. Have a stricter vetting system.

 

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Arrest in India as politicians in B.C. talk about string of extortions:​

https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/arrest-in-india-as-politicians-in-b-c-talk-about-string-of-extortions/video_0bdafffc-4f8e-51ac-a3af-3b4123bfeee0.html

I'm trusting you indians to keep us updated with the above article, considering only indian news sources are correct

 

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Good to see Canada is cracking down on frauds.

@KingKhanWC @Justcrazy @finalfantasy7 @Cpt. Rishwat @Technics 1210 @DeadlyVenom

 

[Justcrazy]

Good to see Canada is cracking down on frauds.

@KingKhanWC @Justcrazy @finalfantasy7 @Cpt. Rishwat @Technics 1210 @DeadlyVenom

If Canadian Government wants to put nation over politics they need to identify and find those who are over staying visas and deport them . Overstaying is a crime and you need to be treated as a criminal. People across the world are taking Canada as soft and easy target. This should not be allowed.

The canadian Government should make stricter laws and implement them with iron fist. No compromise.
This is NOT about students who come on proper visa and study at right Universities and are doing jobs in the field of study. These kinds of students need to be encouraged.

Those who do not have skill set required for Canada , need to be send back.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Good to see Canada is cracking down on frauds.

@KingKhanWC @Justcrazy @finalfantasy7 @Cpt. Rishwat @Technics 1210 @DeadlyVenom

Interesting what one of the guys said there that the jobs are also becoming scarce because previously Indians were rushing over during the IT boom, but now AI is replacing the drone worker jobs and the management jobs are in shorter supply.

 

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If Canadian Government wants to put nation over politics they need to identify and find those who are over staying visas and deport them . Overstaying is a crime and you need to be treated as a criminal. People across the world are taking Canada as soft and easy target. This should not be allowed.

The canadian Government should make stricter laws and implement them with iron fist. No compromise.
This is NOT about students who come on proper visa and study at right Universities and are doing jobs in the field of study. These kinds of students need to be encouraged.

Those who do not have skill set required for Canada , need to be send back.

Agree with you.

I came to Canada in 2005 and it was such a lovely country from 2005 till 2019. After 2019, it went to gutter.

Many immigrant Canadians are actually leaving Canada. They are going to USA, gulf states etc.

Canadian salaries are big jokes. One of my friends is a computer programmer. His starting salary was $40K which is an admin assistant salary in USA.

Canada is in the gutter and some tough decisions need to be made to bring it back on track.

 

[sweep_shot]

Interesting what one of the guys said there that the jobs are also becoming scarce because previously Indians were rushing over during the IT boom, but now AI is replacing the drone worker jobs and the management jobs are in shorter supply.

Yup.

After 2019, Canada naively brought in more people than the country could handle (thanks to a very loose liberal government).

It ended up causing job crisis, housing crisis, increased crimes/frauds, worsening healthcare etc.

Unemployment has risen significantly particularly in big cities.

 

[finalfantasy7]

this has nothing to do with indian / canadian students:

but rather share this news here, than create a new thread:

Shooting:

ThePrint

Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon, allegedly India-Canada handler of Goldy Dhillon gang, came to India in August following crackdown by Surrey Police in which many of his aides were arrested.

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Canada’s silent crackdown: Why Indian migrants are suddenly losing work permits

canada work visa: Canada’s silent crackdown: Why Indian migrants are suddenly losing work permits - The Economic Times

Many Indian migrants in Canada are facing significant challenges due to delays in renewing their work permits, particularly under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The delays, caused by extended processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), have left thousands without legal...

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In recent months, many Indian migrants in Canada have found themselves in a troubling situation: their work permits are expiring, and renewals are delayed, leaving them unable to work or access essential services. This silent crackdown is causing significant distress among the Indian community across Canada, creating uncertainty for thousands of individuals and families who once thought they had found stability.


The Growing Problem
Thousands of Indian nationals working in Canada, particularly under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, are losing their legal work status. This issue stems from significant delays in processing Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), which are crucial for work permit renewals. Processing times have almost tripled over the past year, going from about 58 business days to nearly 165 business days by early 2025.

Because of these massive delays, many migrants are stuck in a state of limbo. They are unable to work legally, unable to access healthcare, and in some cases, unable to continue paying their bills or supporting their families. While they have dutifully paid taxes and contributed to the Canadian economy, the administrative backlog has left them vulnerable. Some have been forced to find work in the underground economy, where they risk exploitation and loss of legal protections.


A Shift in Immigration Policy
Canada's immigration system has historically been praised for being open and welcoming. However, recent changes reflect a growing shift towards more restrictive policies. In response to concerns that an influx of migrants was straining public services, the Canadian government has adopted quieter, administrative measures to control migration numbers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has already announced reductions in immigration targets. Plans to admit around 500,000 permanent residents each year have been scaled back to approximately 395,000 for 2025, with gradual declines expected over the next few years. In practice, this means that fewer temporary workers are being transitioned to permanent residency, and more are quietly losing their legal status without much public acknowledgment.

Rather than mass deportations or headline-making raids, the government's strategy relies on slowdowns, processing delays, and rule changes that encourage migrants to leave voluntarily once their permits expire.


Devi Acharya's Story
The story of Devi Acharya illustrates the human cost of these policy shifts. Devi moved to British Columbia from India with her husband and son in October 2022. She found a housekeeping job at a hotel and even purchased a home, believing she was building a stable future in Canada. In September 2024, Devi applied for a new LMIA through her employer to extend her work permit. Months passed without any response. By the time her permit expired, she was not legally allowed to work. Tragically, Devi suffered a miscarriage in early 2025 but was afraid to seek medical attention because she had lost access to publicly funded healthcare and feared the costs she could not afford.


Devi’s case is not unique. Many Indian migrants now face similar hardships, balancing the fear of being without legal status with the urgent need to survive.

Understanding the LMIA Process
An LMIA is a document that Canadian employers must obtain if they want to hire a foreign worker. The assessment confirms that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact Canadian workers. Without a positive LMIA, a foreign worker cannot apply to renew their work permit.

The LMIA process was already considered bureaucratic and slow even before the current crisis. Now, with wait times stretching into half a year or more, many migrants are trapped. Their work permits expire before they can even submit renewal applications or receive a decision. Without a valid permit, they are stripped of the legal right to work, health coverage, and in many cases, their sense of security.


Changes to Family Work Permits
To make matters even more difficult, Canada introduced tighter restrictions on open work permits for the family members of temporary residents beginning January 2025. Now, only spouses of certain skilled international students and workers are eligible. This change impacts Indian migrants who had hoped to bring their spouses or dependents to Canada under more flexible rules.

For many families, these changes mean making painful decisions about separation, uprooting children from schools, or returning to uncertain futures in India.


How to Stay Compliant
Given the difficult situation, Indian migrants must take extra care to stay compliant with Canadian immigration laws. Migrants must closely monitor their application status at all times. Even slight delays in submitting documents or missing a communication from authorities can result in loss of status. It is crucial to apply for extensions well before the expiry date of current work permits. Early action allows applicants to maintain implied status, which lets them continue working legally while their new permit is processed.

Seeking professional advice is another important step. Licensed immigration consultants and lawyers are trained to deal with these complicated scenarios and can help navigate options that individuals may not even be aware of. Migrants must also avoid working without a valid permit, even if opportunities are available. Unauthorized work can lead to serious consequences, including removal orders and being barred from re-entering Canada for several years.
Finally, staying updated on the latest immigration news and policy changes through official sources is essential. Information changes rapidly, and being caught unaware can be extremely costly.


The silent crackdown on Indian migrants in Canada is a stark reminder that immigration policies can shift quickly, leaving vulnerable communities exposed. While Canada’s reputation as a migrant-friendly country remains, the reality on the ground is becoming much tougher for those seeking to build a future there. For Indian migrants, the key to navigating these uncertain times lies in staying proactive, informed, and compliant. Acting early, seeking legal guidance, and keeping a close eye on policy developments can make the difference between maintaining a life in Canada or being forced to leave it all behind. By understanding the challenges and preparing accordingly, migrants can better protect their futures and continue contributing to Canadian society despite the growing obstacles.




Good that Canada is cracking down on indian so called work visas, @Rajdeep what are your thoughts ?

 

[finalfantasy7]

Indian Punjabi Men Shot in Targeted Canada Attack

More crimes by indians in canada

 

[JaDed]

Indian Punjabi Men Shot in Targeted Canada Attack

More crimes by indians in canada

Crime against Indians you mean? For someone born in UK your grasp on the language is very poor.

 

[finalfantasy7]

Crime against Indians you mean? For someone born in UK your grasp on the language is very poor.

@Cover Drive Six @JaDed - show me wre i wrote it was a indian who shot them - you both have reading issues

 

[sweep_shot]

Indian Punjabi Men Shot in Targeted Canada Attack

More crimes by indians in canada

Edmonton is one of the right wing provinces. Not surprised it happened there.

Edmonton, Calgary, and Saskatchewan - these 3 are Conservative provinces. They are known as "Prairies" collectively.

 

[JaDed]

@Cover Drive Six @JaDed - show me wre i wrote it was a indian who shot them - you both have reading issues

Crimes By Indians in Canada is what you wrote..

It’s crime against Indians..I’m stating to doubt all your stories now

 

[finalfantasy7]

Crimes By Indians in Canada is what you wrote..

It’s crime against Indians..I’m stating to doubt all your stories now

read the comments in the video, everyone is predicting to be a indian who shot those, most likely - involved in a scam

 

[Cover Drive Six]

@Cover Drive Six @JaDed - show me wre i wrote it was a indian who shot them - you both have reading issues

Dude, take a rest. You suddenly popped up from oblivion after so many years and bumping old threads. What’s your original ID?

 

[finalfantasy7]

Dude, take a rest. You suddenly popped up from oblivion after so many years and bumping old threads. What’s your original ID?

stick to the topic, not so bright are you

 

[Cover Drive Six]

stick to the topic, not so bright are you

@sweep_shot, is @finalfantasy7 your backup ID?
Same pace, same line and length and same pattern, pinpoint accurate.

 

[JaDed]

read the comments in the video, everyone is predicting to be a indian who shot those, most likely - involved in a scam

So now youtube comments is your source, not the actual youtube video either , which you posted?

So you went from tiktok and youtube videos to youtube Comments as your source of info.

Slow claps

 

[JaDed]

@finalfantasy7 posted the video without thinking who is the one committing the crime, he is in such a hurry to make his daily quota.
On being called out you are pointing youtube comments as the reason Indians are committing the crime.

Bhai I officially need a break from you.
And it’s definitely not me it’s you.

 

[finalfantasy7]

@finalfantasy7 posted the video without thinking who is the one committing the crime, he is in such a hurry to make his daily quota.
On being called out you are pointing youtube comments as the reason Indians are committing the crime.

Bhai I officially need a break from you.
And it’s definitely not me it’s you.

no we all know where the crime will lead onto, not common in canada for indians to be shot or stabbed by blacks or whotes or other asians / arabs - it 99% done by fellow indian

 

[finalfantasy7]

Canada in Shock: How Brampton’s Indian Takeover Sparked Chaos & Crime!

 

[finalfantasy7]

Canada truckers' shoot-out caught on video; 3 Indian-origin suspects held​

Canada truckers' shoot-out caught on video; 3 Indian-origin suspects held

Three Indian-origin truckers were arrested in Brampton, Canada, for their alleged involvement in a tow-truck-related shooting. One suspect is still at large. Both involved groups were reportedly of South Asian descent. Authorities have released a video and a photo of the suspect, urging the...

www.indiatoday.in

Three Indian-origin truckers were arrested in Brampton, Canada, for their alleged involvement in a tow-truck-related shooting. One suspect is still at large. Both involved groups were reportedly of South Asian descent. Authorities have released a video and a photo of the suspect, urging the public to share information.​

Three Indian-origin truckers have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Brampton, Canada, linked to a tow-truck rivalry, the Peel Regional Police said. Two rival groups, both with members from the South Asian community, were involved in the violence.

The arrested men have been identified as Manjot Bhatti (26), Navjot Bhatti (26), and Amanjot Bhatti (22), and charged with multiple firearm-related offences.

One suspect, reportedly also a South Asian, is still at large. Investigators have urged people to come forward with information about the suspect.

Police also shared a video of the brawl, which occurred on October 7, along with a picture of the suspect. "Investigators are still seeking to identify individuals from the other involved group, primarily the outstanding suspect who discharged a firearm," the statement read.

One person sustained injuries in the violence, police said.


"On October 7, 2025, at approximately 10.45 pm, an altercation took place between two separate groups in a parking lot in the area of McVean Drive and Castlemore Road, which resulted in firearms being discharged. There were minor physical injuries sustained by one of the involved individuals," the PRP said in a statement issued on Thursday.

"Following a lengthy investigation, investigators identified three individuals associated with one of the involved groups. On November 20, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Caledon. As a result, investigators located and arrested the suspects," the statement added.

INDIAN-ORIGIN TRUCKERS CHARGED WITH FIREARM-RELATED OFFENCES​

Manjot has been charged with several offences, including intentionally discharging a firearm recklessly, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, careless storage of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, knowledge of unauthorised possession of a firearm, and being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm present.

He was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton and has since been released on bail, according to the statement.

The other two suspects, Navjot and Amanjot, were each charged with being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm present.

Both were released on an undertaking with conditions and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.




@sweep_shot - you know anything more fro this story?

@Rajdeep @cricketjoshila @Champ_Pal @JaDed @Devadwal @uppercut @Theanonymousone @straighttalk @Vikram1989 @RexRex @Varun @Romali_rotti @Bhaijaan @Cover Drive Six @rickroll @rpant_gabba, @Romali_rotti @kron @globetrotter



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#SaveAllIndianMinorities

#FreeIndiaFromHinduExtremism

#SanctionIndia

 

[sweep_shot]

Canada truckers' shoot-out caught on video; 3 Indian-origin suspects held​

Canada truckers' shoot-out caught on video; 3 Indian-origin suspects held

Three Indian-origin truckers were arrested in Brampton, Canada, for their alleged involvement in a tow-truck-related shooting. One suspect is still at large. Both involved groups were reportedly of South Asian descent. Authorities have released a video and a photo of the suspect, urging the...

www.indiatoday.in

Three Indian-origin truckers were arrested in Brampton, Canada, for their alleged involvement in a tow-truck-related shooting. One suspect is still at large. Both involved groups were reportedly of South Asian descent. Authorities have released a video and a photo of the suspect, urging the public to share information.​

Three Indian-origin truckers have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Brampton, Canada, linked to a tow-truck rivalry, the Peel Regional Police said. Two rival groups, both with members from the South Asian community, were involved in the violence.

The arrested men have been identified as Manjot Bhatti (26), Navjot Bhatti (26), and Amanjot Bhatti (22), and charged with multiple firearm-related offences.

One suspect, reportedly also a South Asian, is still at large. Investigators have urged people to come forward with information about the suspect.

Police also shared a video of the brawl, which occurred on October 7, along with a picture of the suspect. "Investigators are still seeking to identify individuals from the other involved group, primarily the outstanding suspect who discharged a firearm," the statement read.

One person sustained injuries in the violence, police said.


"On October 7, 2025, at approximately 10.45 pm, an altercation took place between two separate groups in a parking lot in the area of McVean Drive and Castlemore Road, which resulted in firearms being discharged. There were minor physical injuries sustained by one of the involved individuals," the PRP said in a statement issued on Thursday.

"Following a lengthy investigation, investigators identified three individuals associated with one of the involved groups. On November 20, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Caledon. As a result, investigators located and arrested the suspects," the statement added.

INDIAN-ORIGIN TRUCKERS CHARGED WITH FIREARM-RELATED OFFENCES​

Manjot has been charged with several offences, including intentionally discharging a firearm recklessly, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, careless storage of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, knowledge of unauthorised possession of a firearm, and being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm present.

He was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton and has since been released on bail, according to the statement.

The other two suspects, Navjot and Amanjot, were each charged with being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm present.

Both were released on an undertaking with conditions and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.




@sweep_shot - you know anything more fro this story?

@Rajdeep @cricketjoshila @Champ_Pal @JaDed @Devadwal @uppercut @Theanonymousone @straighttalk @Vikram1989 @RexRex @Varun @Romali_rotti @Bhaijaan @Cover Drive Six @rickroll @rpant_gabba, @Romali_rotti @kron @globetrotter



#FreeMinoritiesOfIndia

#SaveAllIndianMinorities

#FreeIndiaFromHinduExtremism

#SanctionIndia

Good.

More should be detained. Many of them are causing all sorts of fraudulent/unethical/illegal activities.

Deport them back to NUMBER ONE INDIA.