Canada has made the decision to reduce the number of its staffers stationed in its consulates across India, a move that could potentially impact visa application processes for individuals planning to travel to Canada.
According to a spokesperson from the Canadian High Commission, the staff reductions were deemed necessary due to a decrease in the number of Canadian personnel available to effectively manage operations within the country.
Think you check all the immigration boxes? Find out
Despite the staff reductions, the spokesperson assured that Canada's visa application centers in India are functioning normally, alleviating concerns regarding any immediate disruption to visa processing procedures.
«We can also confirm that Canada's visa application centres in India are operating as normal,» the spokesperson told PTI.
(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)
«Canada will continue to deliver core services to Canadians in India, including consular support and for trade and business development so that the citizens of our two countries can continue to benefit from the longstanding ties between Canadians and Indians,» the official added.
Canada will reject 606,000 study permits in 2024. Here are the calculations behind its international student cap
Canada clocks fastest population growth in 66 years, driven by immigration
This Canadian province wants Trudeau to soften hit from foreign student crackdown
« Back to recommendation storiesI don't want to see these stories Read more on economictimes.indiatimes.com