Canada has seen a surge in Indian students, with 427,000 enrolled in 2024. However, nearly 20,000 have gone “missing,” often due to fraudulent colleges or misuse of student visas. Some students unknowingly enroll in fake institutions, while others enter Canada on study permits but prioritize work over education, aiming for financial stability or permanent residency.20,000 Indian students vanish in Canada: Visa scams, fake colleges, and a broken system
Canada has seen a surge in Indian students, with 427,000 enrolled in 2024. However, nearly 20,000 have gone “missing,” often due to fraudulent colleges or misuse of student visas. Some students unknowingly enroll in fake institutions, while others enter Canada on study permits but prioritize work over education, aiming for financial stability or permanent residency.
