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Canada Tightens Financial Checks For International Students, Orders Immigration Officers To Scrutinise Funds
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The Canadian government has implemented stricter financial scrutiny for international student visa applicants. Immigration officers are now required to verify the source of funds and may request up to six months of bank statements to ensure students can support themselves.
The updated guidance, issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and shared by Canadavisa's X handle on Friday, marks a significant tightening of Canada's study permit application process as authorities seek to strengthen oversight of the country's international student programme.
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