Canada immigration

28 Mar

Canada Tightens Immigration Rules: Record Visa Rejections for Foreign Workers, Students, and Tourists

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada immigration, visa rejection

Ottawa, March 28, 2025: Canada has intensified its immigration restrictions, rejecting a record number of temporary visa applications in 2024. Immigration officials denied 2.35 million applications, pushing the overall rejection rate to 50%, a sharp rise from 35% in 2023.Visitor visas faced the highest scrutiny, with a 54% rejection rate. Study permits were denied at an alarming 52%, reflecting concerns over housing shortages and rising living costs. Work permit rejections slightly dropped to 22%. The policy shift follows growing public pressure to manage immigration levels.Despite these hurdles, many foreign nationals are applying for visitor records, allowing them to stay legally…

24 Feb

Canada Tightens Immigration Rules, Granting Border Officials More Power

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada immigration, Indian students, SDS visa, student visas, work permits

Ottawa, February 24, 2025 – Canada has introduced new immigration regulations that give border officials expanded authority to cancel study and work permits under specific conditions. The move, which took effect on January 31, could impact thousands of Indian students, workers, and tourists.The changes come months after Canada suspended its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, a fast-track process that benefited many Indian students. With stricter oversight now in place, concerns are growing over potential visa delays, financial losses, and rising uncertainty among foreign nationals. New Rules Grant Border Officers More Control The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations have been…