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Canada sharpens focus on study permit finances; proof of funds under scanner

Immigration officers are now examining the source and stability of funds more closely, with nearly half of study permit refusals linked to inadequate proof of finances. While fewer applications are being processed, approval rates have improved, including for Indian students.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Canada study permit refusals often come down to paperwork, not money

ApplyBoard's analysis of 2,812 Canadian study permit decisions suggests many students are refused not because they lack funds, but because they fail to document them properly.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Rural Indians join rush to study abroad as prospects dim at home

When 19-year-old Sachin failed to score the grades he needed to get into a good Indian college, his father, a small shopkeeper, took a loan and dug deep into the family savings to help him secure a Canadian student visa.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022