Indian students claimed that they have been deceived over admission by their immigration agent back home, and have been protesting with regard to possible deportation.
Assurance from Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, to take steps to probe into cases of around 700 Indian students who are currently facing deportation due to fake college admission offer letters.
During a parliament debate, PM Trudeau informed, the focus is on determining the culprits and not penalizing the victims.
Hundreds of Indian students claim that they have been cheated and misled by the local immigration consultation agency, by issuing false documents. This subject came to light when applying for permanent residency in Canada by these students.
S. Jaishankar, union foreign minister indicated that the Indian government has taken these issues up with the Canadian government and assured that culpable parties will be dealt with.
MP Trudeau added, international students provide valuable contributions to the country and will remain loyal and support victims by evaluating each case.
Meanwhile, the Canadian parliament committee unanimously voted to advise the border services agency to hold the deportation of the students in concern.
Several Indian students have been protesting at the airport road of Mississauga, in front of the Canada border service agency (CBSA).
According to the Hindustan Times newspaper, the student arrives in Canada between 2017 and 2020. In 2021, and last year, CBSA issued notices to these students after the agency noticed the letter offer of admission to the country’s higher education institutes to be fake.
These documents were released by a Jalandhar- based travel agent, charging the students in excess of Rs. 1.6 million ($19,300) each, reports state. The agent in Jalandhar was uncontactable by the parents of the cheated students, and the agent’s office was continuously closed.
The immigration consultant, the man responsible is on the run. Brijesh Mishra, immigration consultant and partner of education migration services in Jalandhar, not only achieve to mislead hundreds of students but also the Canada border services agency (CBSA) and visa officials.
Unfortunately, the students, who now feel that their great Canadian dream has converted into a nightmare, have been issued exclusion orders for misrepresentation.
