2025年8月，加拿大拒絕創紀錄數量的印度學生簽證申請，拒簽率高達74%，創下近年來的最高紀錄，也讓曾被視為“留學加拿大黃金時代”的熱潮蒙上陰影。換言之，每四名印度申請者中，就有三人未能成功獲簽。業內人士形容，這是加拿大留學史上的“寒冬時刻”。根據加拿大移民部最新統計，2025年8月印度學生簽證拒簽率為74%，遠高於2023年同期的32%。相比之下，全球平均拒簽率約為40%，而中國學生的同期拒簽率僅為24%，形成鮮明對比。同時，印度赴加留學申請數量也大幅下降，從2023年的20,900份骤降至2025年的4,515份，不僅反映審批更嚴格，也顯示申請熱度明顯下降。

造成此次拒簽潮的原因是多方面的綜合作用。首先，簽證欺詐案件激增。2023年，加拿大移民局曾揭露了1,550份偽造錄取通知書，其中大多數涉及印度背景學生。此後，加拿大政府啟動全面核查機制，對入學文件、資金證明以及錄取來源進行更加嚴格的驗證。其次，審查機制全面升級。申請者不僅需要證明經濟來源充足，還需清晰闡述學習計劃與未來職業規劃。部分被認為帶有“留學轉移民”意圖的申請，因與學習動機不符，也成為拒簽的主要原因之一。再次，外交緊張與外部因素也加劇了不確定性。自2024年起，印加關係持續緊張，加拿大外交部與移民部的協調減少，簽證中心人手不足，審理時間延長，使拒簽率進一步上升。

雖然這波拒簽潮主要影響印度學生，但其背後的政策信號對全球留學生都具有重要意義。加拿大的留學及移民政策正全面收緊，尤其對中國學生而言，帶來了三方面值得注意的影響。首先，簽證審核更加嚴格，學習動機與計劃需邏輯自洽。申請者必須有明確、合理的學習計劃，避免被誤判為“曲線移民”。其次，資金證明要求真實且可追溯。單純提供銀行流水或大額定期存款已不足，需能清楚解釋資金來源及家庭收入、財務鏈條。最後，院校與專業選擇更為關鍵。選擇列入DLI（指定院校）名單的正規大學或公立學院，可顯著降低被拒簽風險；而傳統的“語言學校+學院+轉學”路徑，未來通過率可能進一步下降。

綜合來看，此次印度學生簽證大規模拒簽事件，反映加拿大對留學生審核標準的提高及對移民政策的收緊。對準備赴加留學的中國學生而言，這是一個強烈警示信號：申請必須更加準備充分，確保學習計劃合理、資金證明真實，並慎重選擇院校和專業，以應對更加嚴格的簽證審核環境。

In August 2025, Canada rejected a record number of student visa applications from Indian students, with a staggering refusal rate of 74%, marking the highest in recent years. This development has cast a shadow over what was previously considered the “golden era” of studying in Canada. In practical terms, three out of every four Indian applicants were denied a visa. Industry observers described the situation as a “cold winter” for Canadian education. According to the latest statistics from Canada’s immigration authorities, the refusal rate for Indian student visas in August 2025 was 74%, a sharp increase from 32% in the same period in 2023. By comparison, the global average refusal rate is around 40%, while the refusal rate for Chinese students in the same month was only 24%, highlighting a striking contrast. At the same time, the number of Indian applicants to study in Canada fell dramatically, from 20,900 in 2023 to 4,515 in 2025, indicating not only stricter approval standards but also a significant drop in application enthusiasm.

Several factors contributed to this surge in visa refusals. First, there has been a spike in visa fraud cases. In 2023, the Canadian immigration authorities uncovered 1,550 forged admission letters, most of which involved students from India. Since then, the government implemented a comprehensive verification mechanism, tightening checks on admission documents, financial proof, and the authenticity of institutions. Second, the approval process has been upgraded. Applicants must now demonstrate sufficient financial resources and provide a clear study plan with a defined career path. Applications perceived as being primarily for “study-to-immigrate” purposes, rather than genuine academic intentions, have been a major cause of refusal. Third, external factors such as diplomatic tensions have compounded uncertainties. Since 2024, strained Canada-India relations, reduced coordination between Canada’s foreign and immigration departments, understaffed visa centers, and longer processing times have all contributed to higher refusal rates.

Although this wave of visa rejections mainly affected Indian students, it sends a strong signal to the global student community: Canada is tightening its study and immigration policies. For Chinese students, there are three critical implications. First, visa scrutiny has increased, and study motives must be coherent and well-justified. Applicants need a clear, logical study plan to avoid being perceived as using education as a backdoor to immigration. Second, financial proof must be authentic and traceable. Simply providing bank statements or large fixed deposits is no longer sufficient; applicants must explain the source of funds, family income, and the financial chain. Third, the choice of institution and program is now more important than ever. Attending a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) such as a recognized university or public college significantly reduces refusal risk, whereas the traditional “language school + college + transfer” route may face lower approval rates in the future.

Overall, the mass visa refusals for Indian students highlight Canada’s heightened scrutiny and tightening immigration policies. For prospective Chinese students, this serves as a strong warning: thorough preparation, a well-structured study plan, authentic financial documentation, and careful selection of schools and programs are essential to navigate the increasingly strict visa approval environment.