Temporary visas of 50 lakh foreigners are about to expire in Canada, Indians will be affected

Canadian Minister Tells Parliamentary Committee: The concerns of Indian people regarding immigration to Canada are going to increase. Canadian Immigration Department Minister Mark Miller, while giving information to the Parliamentary Committee in Canada, said that by the end of 2025, the permits of about 50 lakh temporary immigrants are going to expire. Those whose permits have expired include 7,66,000 foreign students.

It is noteworthy that the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently implemented many new rules in Canada. Due to which the challenges of the foreigners living there have increased, which has had the biggest impact on the people of the Indian community. The Canadian minister told a parliamentary committee that immigration officials hope that people will leave Canada of their own free will after the permits expire. However, after such a large number of temporary permits expire, it is feared that the government may forcibly send people back to their country.

Some people may get relief

However, not all temporary migrants will need to go. Immigration Department Minister Mark Miller said some of them will receive permit renewals or postgraduate work permits. These permits allow foreign students with a Canadian diploma or degree to apply for permanent residence. Which are given for 9 months.

People of Indian community will be affected the most

The new rules implemented by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for immigrants in Canada will have the biggest impact on the people of the Indian community living there. Because the Indian community is the most prominent among the migrant groups living in Canada. Since August 2024, Indian youth have been protesting against the changing policies of Canada by setting up tents in Bramton, Canada.

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