• Aug 22, 2023
• Kawaljeet kaur

Canadian College's Admissions Cancellation Impacts Indian Students; Halp Technologies Steps In to Help

Canada's Northern College's sudden decision to cancel admissions for international students, just a month before the September 2023 session, has left approximately 300 Indian students in a difficult situation. These students, primarily from Punjab, had already invested in admission deposits, airfare, and accommodation, fully preparing for their educational journey to Canada. This situation has arisen through no fault of their own, with no involvement in dubious practices or falsification of documents.

Halp Technologies, a Canada-based study abroad platform, has extended its support to these affected Indian students. The company has pledged financial and legal assistance to help them navigate this unexpected setback.

The root cause of this issue lies in the college's inability to predict the exceptionally high approval rate of study permit visas for Indian students by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) this year. Canadian colleges and universities typically expect that not all admitted students will actually enroll. However, the surge in visa approvals, around 80-85% for Indian students, exceeded expectations, leading to the revocation of admissions for around 500 students due to limited available seats.

Halp Technologies is taking proactive steps to ensure these students do not lose an academic year and that their trust in Canadian higher education institutions remains intact. They will provide each affected student with CAD $800 in cash to assist with initial arrival expenses. Additionally, these students will receive legal support from Canadian immigration lawyers to create, review, and submit their study permit applications to IRCC. Halp Technologies is also offering free access to personalized guidance from their admissions coaches through their digital platform.

Matthew McLellan, CEO of Halp Technologies, emphasized that despite this unfortunate incident, Canada remains an excellent destination for Indian students. He called for Canadian educational institutions to reevaluate their admission planning and processes for the 2024 intake to prevent a recurrence of such issues.

Halp Technologies views this situation as an opportunity to contribute to a social cause and extend a helping hand to fellow global citizens. As a socially responsible organization, they are providing their assistance entirely free of charge.

Canada is home to over 203,000 Indian students, and this incident highlights the strong educational and cultural ties between the two nations. Indian students often pursue post-graduate programs in fields like MBA, IT, business, and med-tech, benefiting from favorable pathways into the Canadian job market and opportunities for permanent residence.

The cost of education in Canada, including living expenses and tuition fees, remains competitive, making it an attractive destination for international students. However, it is essential for institutions to adapt to changing circumstances and ensure a seamless experience for their diverse student body.

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Originally published at Times of India.