Indian students in Canada were left surprise after they receive emails asking them to resubmit crucial documents such as study permits, visas and educational records, including marks and attendance as per reports.
This request came from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a Canadian government department that deals with foreign students.
The mail cause widespread panic among international students, many of whom hold visas with up to two years’ validity.
The request for the resubmission of the documents came after IRCC tighten its policies to regulate the influx of international students.
The measures include stricter financial requirements and exploring potential caps on student admissions.
One of the student said :
“I was a bit shock when I receive the email. My visa is valid until 2026, yet I was ask to submit all my documents again,”.
“They even want proof of attendance, marks, where we are working part-time, etc.,”.
As per report, a similar surge in email was report last week, especially among students from Punjab.
Some of the students were also ask to visit IRCC offices in person to verify their credentials.
Canada has seen a major surge in international student enrollment, with Indian students taking up a substantial part.
As per the Ministry of External Affairs, Canada hosts the largest number of Indian students, with 4.2 lakh enroll, follow by the US with 3.3 lakh Indian students.
After receiving the emails, many students urge IRCC to provide clear communication over the matter and address the concerns.
While, experts are asking students to act promptly on document submissions to avoid any issues in the future.
