People wait to clear the Customs and Immigration plaza before or after crossing the Peace Bridge in ... [+] Buffalo, New York on the border with Cana

Indians Immigrate To Canada In Record Numbers

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2024-04-29 05:00:03

People wait to clear the Customs and Immigration plaza before or after crossing the Peace Bridge in ... [+] Buffalo, New York on the border with Canada. The number of Indians immigrating to Canada has more than quadrupled since 2013 due to policies aimed at attracting and retaining talent. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

The number of Indians immigrating to Canada has more than quadrupled since 2013. A new report finds many Indian students have decided to attend Canadian universities rather than U.S. universities because Canada’s immigration policies are better at attracting and retaining talent. The data show Canada’s policies have translated into more Indians immigrating to Canada.

Diplomatic issues between India and Canada that have affected visa processing and a two-year Canadian cap on international student permits will reduce the number of Indians obtaining student visas to attend Canadian universities in the short term. Absent changes in U.S. immigration policies, those developments may not affect the choices of Indians in the long term.

“Highly skilled foreign nationals, including international students, have been choosing Canada over America because it is difficult to gain H-1B status or permanent residence in the United States, and easy to work in temporary status and acquire permanent residence in Canada,” according to a National Foundation for American Policy analysis. “More favorable immigration policies are a significant factor in Canada attracting international students, particularly students from India.”