Despite fraud risks, Canada approves 98% Indian student visas

Canada's Auditor General report flags high fraud risks in student visas, with India as a key exception, SDS approval rates for Indian students soared to 98% in 2024 (from 61% in 2022), despite 68% of 800 fraud-flagged permits issued under SDS. New Indian student visas dropped sharply from 51.6% (2023) to 8.1% (Sep 2025).