Study Permits & Refugee Claims: A Growing Trend?

A recent Global News report highlights a surge in international students filing for refugee status after arriving in Canada. Data from IRCC reveals that 12,915 asylum claims were filed by study permit holders in the first eight months of 2024, a staggering 752% increase from 2018.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller expressed concern that the international student program may be exploited as a “backdoor entry” into Canada.

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