Canada is experiencing an unprecedented rise in asylum claims from international students in 2024, prompting serious concerns about the quality of immigration advice being provided by certain educational institutions and legal advisors. The Canada Border Services Agency reports a significant spike in applications, with some colleges seeing asylum application rates as high as 71% among their international student population. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has taken action by addressing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, urging them to ensure consultants maintain ethical standards when handling asylum claims. This trend has sparked debates about the integrity of the immigration system and the vulnerability of international students to potentially harmful advice.
