Canada's New Visa Rules Spark Surge in Rejections for Indian Students

Canadas tightening of international student permit rules has led to a staggering 74% rejection rate for Indian applicants, raising concerns over immigration integrity amid diplomatic tensions.

• In August 2025, rejection rates for Indian applicants seeking a travel visa to study in Canada soared to 74%, a significant increase from previous months.
• The Canadian government implemented stricter scrutiny on international student applications, citing issues like electoral fraud and fraudulent submissions as key concerns prompting these changes.
• Diplomatic tensions between Canada and India have heightened, influencing the new immigration policies that target a substantial number of applicants from India, previously a favored source of international students.