"A study permit does not equate to permanent Canadian citizenship", as foreign students have recently been cautioned by Canada's Immigration Minister, Mark Miller. Miller underlined the importance of realizing that obtaining a study visa does not equate to obtaining citizenship. This explanation is necessary since Canada is currently seeing an unparalleled number of foreign students.
Miller emphasized that, despite the growing call for more immigration, obtaining permanent residence through a study visa is not a guarantee. He counseled students to make the most of their time in Canada by honing their skills and preparing themselves for their return home. Immigration acceptance rates are clearly declining, although there is a demand for immigration. This paradox raises the question of why the government continues to admit a large number of people through programs such as Express Entry if the intention is to tighten immigration regulations.
Indian students in Ontario, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have shown that they can overcome these challenges and stay in Canada. They express their concerns about the changing environment and the ambiguity of immigration laws.
It is estimated that Canada will issue less than 300,000 new study permits this year, while in 2023 this number was 4,37,00, and according to the data from Citizenship Canada, till this year 216,620 study permits have been affected.
'Study permit is not citizenship': Canadian immigration announces restrictions on issuing Citizenship
Canada's Immigration Minister, Mark Miller, clarified that a study permit does not lead to permanent Canadian citizenship, amid a surge in foreign students.
