Canada may limit study permits and visas of foreign students

[By Nicholas Keung]

In an attempt to weed out “disingenuous” international students, Ottawa plans to grant student visas and work permits to only those enrolling in government-accredited schools.

“The proposed regulatory changes would ensure that study permit holders are genuine students by requiring students to enroll in and actively pursue a course or program of study after arrival in Canada,” said Citizenship and Immigration spokesperson Nancy Caron.

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For the full text of the proposed changes, follow http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-06-30/html/notice-avis-eng.html#d109