Pakistan, March 22 -- Canada has reached a new record in visa rejections, with 2.36 million temporary resident visa applications denied in 2024. This reflects a sharp 50% rejection rate, a significant increase from last year's 35%. The government has imposed stricter policies to reduce the number of temporary residents. The goal is to lower this proportion from 6.5% to 5% by 2026.

Visitor visas experienced the highest rejection rate, with 1.95 million applications denied. This marks a 54% refusal rate as authorities focus on preventing overstays. The government has become more selective, making it harder for applicants to gain entry. Meanwhile, international students are facing greater challenges due to stricter eligibility criteria and ...