What is the visa approval rate for students going to Canada?
17 Jun 2026 · Answered by Thaiba Nazreen · 1 min read
The Canadian student visa approval rate for Indian applicants has dropped sharply in recent years. As of August 2025, only 26% of Indian student visa applications were approved, compared to 68% in August 2023. This decline is due to policy changes like the Temporary Resident Integrity Strategy (TRIS) and the closure of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) in late 2024.
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