India-Canada diplomatic crisis: Several immigration agencies have currently put student visas for Canada on hold. Student bodies claim they are receiving calls from parents who are being asked to pay more by local agents as visas might get “tougher”
Some experts believe that the tensions are temporary, but parents are cautious. While Canadian universities express confidence that the tensions will not affect visa processing, the Canadian government s response to India s visa process suspension will determine the future direction of Indian students to Canada.
Students who are mid-way through the application process are the worst affected by the uncertainty. Companies that offer study abroad consultancy focussed on Canada will also see the largest impact if the row escalates further.
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Consulting firms are in wait-and-watch mode on applications for higher studies, visa applicants postponing appointments on concerns over potential rejections