Students in countries such as Pakistan and Nigeria often face such stringent visa security screenings that it becomes difficult for them to come to Canada.
To combat this issue, Minister Hussen has announced that Pakistani students will now be included in Canada’s student direct stream, a program that speeds up the visa application process for prospective students.
Applicants must be able to prove they can support themselves financially, and it’s important that visa offices collaborate with educational institutions to demystify the process.
Incomplete visa applications will be rejected, including cases in which it may be difficult to prove that the student has the financial means to attend a Canadian university, so it’s important to ensure students know the requirements for filling in the applications adequately.