Canada has introduced stricter immigration rules allowing officers to cancel temporary resident documents, including work and study permits, under certain conditions.
Hyderabad:Canada has introduced stricter immigration rules allowing officers to cancel temporary resident documents, including work and study permits, under certain conditions. The changes have sparked anxiety among Indian immigrants, particularly students and workers.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), officers can now revoke electronic travel authorisations ( ) and temporary resident visas (TRVs) if an individual becomes "inadmissible," provides false information, has a criminal record or is deemed unlikely to leave Canada after their authorised stay.
The regulations also extend to permanent residents, allowing authorities to cancel residency if a document was issued in error or the individual has passed away.
The stricter rules have unsettled many Indian students in Canada, many of whom fear the impact of these stricter regulations. Mohd. Fazal, a 24-year-old student from Hyderabad studying in Vancouver, said, “My family invested so much to send me here. It’s scary to think they can cancel our residency and send us back.”
Canada remains a top destination for Indian students, with nearly 30 per cent of the one million study permits issued in 2024 going to Indians. However, many already struggling with high tuition fees, expensive rent and job restrictions now feel even more uncertain. “These new rules make my future here more doubtful,” said Priya Rao, a master’s student in Vancouver.
Defending the changes, IRCC said they are necessary to prevent immigration fraud and abuse. The department said it would continue investing in tools and processes to ensure fair and efficient application reviews.
