Study Abroad: Indian student denied TRU study visa wins the appeal
टोरंटो यूनिवर्सिटी: रोटमैन स्कूल ऑफ मैनेजमेंट
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An Indian citizen denied a study permit to attend Thompson Rivers University has won a legal victory that may allow her to continue her education in Canada.
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An Indian citizen denied a study permit to attend Thompson Rivers University has won a legal victory that may allow her to continue her education in Canada.
टोरंटो यूनिवर्सिटी: रोटमैन स्कूल ऑफ मैनेजमेंट
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An immigration officer for Canada denied Simran Sahi's study permit after she applied to Thompson Rivers University for a post-baccalaureate diploma in finance.
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Officer stated that her level of education and work experience didn't meet the eligibility criteria and also added that she would not benefit from the diploma.
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But according to the court, Simran Sahi already has an undergraduate and master's degree along with work experience in her chosen field of economics.
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Immigration officer stated his concerns over an already higher level of qualification and that Simran Sahi is a genuine student who would leave Canada at the end of her studies.
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Simran challenged the decision claiming that the immigration officer overlooked employment benefits and the "opportunity to improve English language skills."
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Simran Sahil also stated that previously she had completed her master's degree through distance education. This is her chance to have a classroom experience.
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Shirzad Ahmed, a federal court judge, said that an applicant's higher-level degree does not conclude that the pursued programme of study is unreasonable.
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Finally, the judge ruled that the immigration officer's decision was "unreasonable" and remanded the case to be reviewed by a different immigration officer.