{"id":1287423,"date":"2024-11-16T09:59:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T04:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1287423"},"modified":"2024-11-16T09:59:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T04:29:39","slug":"14000-international-students-seek-asylum-in-canada-in-270-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/14000-international-students-seek-asylum-in-canada-in-270-days\/","title":{"rendered":"14,000 International Students Seek Asylum In Canada In 270 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The number of asylum claims filed by international students in Canada has reached a record 13,660 in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing last year\u2019s total of nearly 12,000. Immigration Minister Marc Miller attributes this spike to potentially false claims, allegedly driven by advice from unscrupulous consultants, as the study-permit process faces increased scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-3-8.jpeg\" alt=\"14,000 International Students Seek Asylum In Canada In 270 Days\" class=\"wp-image-1287428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-3-8.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-3-8-300x140.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-3-8-768x357.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Surge in Asylum Claims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Record Numbers<\/strong>: Nearly 14,000 asylum claims filed by students from January to September 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Institutions<\/strong>: Conestoga College, Seneca College, and Niagara College recorded the highest claims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Source Countries<\/strong>: India, Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of Congo lead in claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The trend coincides with a 100,000-permit drop in new study permits issued, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/canada\/article-international-students-asylum-claims-canada\/\">highlighting a shift in Canada\u2019s immigration policy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy Changes and Criticisms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada recently tightened policies, including a cap on international study-permit applications and barring work permits for students in certain private institutions. While aimed at regulating immigration, these measures have been criticized for pushing students into desperation. Advocates argue the government\u2019s actions vilify international students, ignoring broader systemic issues like housing shortages and false promises of permanent residency pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concerns Over Consultant Misconduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Miller has called for an investigation into immigration consultants allegedly advising students to file false asylum claims. Violations could lead to severe penalties, including criminal charges. However, refugee advocates counter that there\u2019s insufficient evidence of fraud, accusing the government of scapegoating students under financial and emotional strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader Implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The surge in asylum claims has intensified debates over temporary residency&#8217;s impact on Canada\u2019s housing, healthcare, and immigration system integrity. Educational institutions emphasize their commitment to student welfare while highlighting the need for fair policies that balance immigration goals with humanitarian concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number of asylum claims filed by international students in Canada has reached a record 13,660 in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing last year\u2019s total of nearly 12,000. 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