Suspension of visa services causes concern for many Indian students
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On September 18, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canadian government was investigating of a link between India’s government and the assassination of in Surrey, B.C, on June 18. The Indian government had previously accused Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, of leading a militant group called the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF).
In response to these allegations, the Indian government for Canadian citizens, and both India and Canada have ordered some of the others’ diplomats to withdraw.
Many Indian students on campus face increasing uncertainty about how the diplomatic standoff will affect their futures. Additionally, that the travel advisories issued by both nations could affect the number of aspiring international students from India who seek higher education in Canada.
In an interview with , Roopa Desai Trilokekar — a professor of education at 91ɫ — said that the diplomatic tensions could cause a “dip” in the number of Indian student applicants. She said their repercussions would depend on the “official stances” either government takes.
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