Why Thousands Of Indian Students Have Been Refused A Canadian Visa

What is even more unexpected is that the authorities refuse travel visas to students who have previously gotten Visa Approval in Principle (AIP). According to reports, the Canadian authorities have been denying visas to many Indian students over the past several weeks, which is a concerning development.

According to a story in the Indian Express, Canadian authorities are denying visas to students who have earned respectable IELTS scores and already enrolled in various universities in the country. Students will now need to reapply for their visas to begin their education, as they are discouraged and uncertain about their future. 

How many students have been denied visas so far this school year?

Based on experts’ information provided to the Indian Express, the Canadian authorities have turned down hundreds of student visa applications. The majority of the consultants who spoke with the Indian Express confirmed that the students’ visa applications had been denied. What is even more unexpected is that the authorities refuse travel visas to students who have previously gotten Visa Approval in Principle (AIP). AIP is only granted to students who meet the eligibility requirements, have passed the IELTS test with good scores, and have deposited a one-year fee at one of the participating universities in the programme.

While the consultants acknowledged that visa denials had been a more or less constant aspect of their work, they stated that the number of visa denials experienced in recent weeks is unprecedented. According to a few pupils, the rejection percentage can reach as high as 60% in some cases.

What is the reason for Canada’s refusal to provide visas?

Narpat Singh Babbar, a Canadian education expert, told the Indian Express that there is a significant backlog of students requesting visas from Canadian officials (as many as 3 lakh students) and that the situation is worsening. The Covid-19 pandemic, as well as a limited number of flights between the two nations, according to Babbar, has resulted in a backlog of students that has prevented the authorities from accommodating all of them in a short period. 

According to him, officials deny visas to students whose education courses are not properly connected with their career goals or poor financial standing. Babbar provided examples of students who did not perform well in their Class 10th, Class 12th, or graduation exams and chose a tough course that colleges flatly rejected. A similar point was made by him, who stated that extraordinarily clever students who choose to follow an easy course are also on the authorities’ radar, as it is unlikely that a student would want to redo a similar or easy course from Canada.

Students have a long road ahead of them.

According to education advisers, students usually find out the reason for their visa refusal between 35-40 days of applying for the visa in the first place. After reading the observations provided by the authorities, students can make the necessary corrections and resubmit their application for a visa to the appropriate authorities. Students frequently fail to adequately explain their case in the statement of purpose (SOP), which includes, among other things, why they wish to pursue their study in Canada and what their future employment aspirations are in the statement of purpose.

The services of education advisors with years of experience come in handy for such students because they can help them iron out any confusion or lack of clarity in their SOP and visa application. A student’s academic profile, which includes grades in school, college, and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and her financial situation, are all important factors to consider.