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Deportation threat for 700 students: Fake admission offers exposed in Canada

Nearly 700 students at risk of deportation as Canadian authorities uncover fraudulent admission offer letters

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Annesha Barua
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Deportation threat for 700 students: Fake admission offers exposed in Canada
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New Delhi, June 08: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has addressed the issue of approximately 700 Indian students, primarily from Punjab, who are at risk of deportation from Canada due to fraudulent admission offers.

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the high commission have been actively engaged in finding a solution to the problem, following an appeal for intervention by Punjab's NRI Affairs Minister Kuldip Singh Dhaliwal.

The students in question had received fake admission offer letters to Canadian educational institutions, and their predicament came to light when they applied for permanent residency in Canada earlier this year.



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Minister Jaishankar emphasised that the MEA and the high commission have been diligently working on behalf of the affected students. He also acknowledged that the Canadian authorities recognize the need to address the situation fairly, particularly if the students themselves are innocent and unaware of the fraudulent nature of their admission offers. He expressed his belief in the fairness of the Canadian system regarding this matter.

In a letter to Minister Jaishankar, Minister Dhaliwal highlighted the innocence of the students, emphasizing that they had fallen victim to fraudulent individuals. He urged Minister Jaishankar to personally intervene and raise the issue with the relevant agencies, including the High Commission of Canada and the Canadian government, in order to prevent the deportation of these students.

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Minister Dhaliwal has also sought a meeting with Minister Jaishankar to discuss the matter in person. He proposed that the students be granted work permits instead of facing deportation, considering the validity of their visas. Furthermore, he encouraged the people of Punjab to thoroughly verify the authenticity of colleges and travel agents before making plans to study abroad.

The Indian government remains committed to safeguarding the interests and well-being of Indian students abroad, and the MEA continues to work towards finding a resolution that upholds fairness and justice for the affected students.

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- With inputs from agencies
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