On September 12, 2022, MKS’s experienced lawyer Rudolf Kischer was interviewed by CTV for the article, “Canada’s international student population climbs – in part due to strong interest from India.” 

Canada has emerged as an increasingly attractive destination for international students seeking study permits, in part thanks to a shift in Canadian immigration processes. Rudolf Kischer explains “we moved from the system where we chose immigrants from overseas to a system that almost exclusively chooses immigrants in economic categories: people who are already studying or working in Canada”. This shift means that one way to obtain permanent residency is through studying in Canada, which is important to many international students who rightfully want to build a life in Canada while they study and after they graduate.

Study permits are increasingly being issued to students from India 

British Columbia has a large Indian community and continues to receive a lot of international students from India. Nearly half of the study permits issued in the first two months of 2022 were issued to students from India. British Columbia alone has tens of thousands of international students from India that have received study permits to attend colleges and universities in the province. Rudolf Kischer has taken note of the growing number of international students from India and shared his perspective. He explained that “things are changing in India. There’s a growing middle class. People have the funds to send their children abroad which is extremely expensive.” He also explained that “Canada is an attractive country for international students from India because both countries speak English and the job market is less competitive in Canada, which many students agree with.” There is no doubt that Canada’s international student population will continue to grow, presenting a unique opportunity for Canada to attract and retain highly skilled professionals through study permits. 

Rudolf Kischer of MKS Immigration Lawyers has over 20 years of experience practicing Canadian immigration law. He advises individuals, businesses, and the human resource departments of a number of corporations and non-profit organizations on immigration issues, while also assisting businesses with their global mobility issues and representing foreign entrepreneurs seeking to invest in Canada. 

MKS is a boutique law firm that specializes in Canadian immigration and Citizenship law. They are based in Vancouver, British Columbia and work with clients from across Canada and around the world. Their team of highly skilled and specialized lawyers are able to provide clients with in-depth knowledge of how immigration law and policy work. MKS Immigration Lawyers was recently named one of the top immigration law boutiques in Canada by the Canadian Lawyers Magazine.

MKS is here to help you with all your immigration needs from questions and inquiries to advice and representation. We can also help answer any questions you may have about study permits or the next steps after graduation as an international student.

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