Canada's immigration refusal rates surge amid processing backlog concerns

Federal data reveals a significant increase in Canadian immigration application refusals across multiple categories since 2023, with temporary resident applications experiencing the most dramatic rise. While policy changes have contributed to higher rejection rates for study permits (65.4%) and visitor visas (50%), immigration experts suggest that pressure to reduce the growing backlog of 2.19 million applications may be compromising decision quality. Critics point to hasty reviews, boilerplate rejections, and potential over-reliance on analytical tools as officials struggle to manage volume while facing departmental cutbacks.

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