Delay in visa processing expected due to lesser Canadian staff, say Punjab consultants
Canada withdrawing 41 of its diplomats from India amid a diplomatic row between the two countries after the killing of a Sikh separatist, consultants and agents in Punjab apprehend delay in processing of visa applications for that country. Prospective students from Punjab may bear the brunt because of the likely delay in visa, they fear.
Canada is the most sought-after nation among the youth from Punjab for studying in various universities there.
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Last month, India asked Canada to withdraw 41 of its diplomats from the country after the diplomatic row erupted following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation linking Indian agents to the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.
India strongly rejected the charges.
After their withdrawal of the diplomats, Canada attempted to «portray» it as a violation of international norms, a contention dismissed by India which asserted that ensuring two-way diplomatic parity is fully consistent with the provisions of Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie, announcing the return of the diplomats, described New Delhi's action «contrary to international law», and in violation of the Vienna Convention.
Canada will be pausing all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is now directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi.
Following Canada's move of downsizing its staff in India, many parents are worried over the fate of their wards who are preparing to get enrolled in universities in Canada.
Kapurthala-based consultant Daljit Singh Sandhu said there is going to be a delay in the processing of
