Canada's immigration department has started sending letters to international students, including those from India, to verify their compliance with study permit norms.
The move comes after a report by the country's Auditor General raised concerns over the integrity of the International Student Program.
Letters have been received by several students, including many from India, in recent weeks, requiring them to provide documents within 21 days to avoid losing their temporary resident status in Canada.
Immigration consultant Kanwar Sierah said the action came too late, as the surge in fraud occurred in previous years and most students had already completed their courses.
IRCC must investigate all alleged cases of international student permit fraud or non-compliance and provide a report by the 15th of each month to the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
