A private agency, called BLS, responsible for initially reviewing visa applications from Canadians, posted a notice on its website, stating, "Due to operational reasons, Indian visa services have been temporarily suspended, effective September 21, 2023. Please continue to check the BLS website for updates."
If reports are to go by, India has halted visa services for Canadians due to the ongoing tussle. The disagreement escalated after a contentious discussion on the Khalistan issue between the Indian and Canadian Prime Ministers during the recent G20 meeting in Delhi. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Monday, stated that his government was investigating ‘credible allegations’ linking Indian Government agents to the killing on June 18 outside a Sikh cultural center in Surrey, British Columbia.
Earlier this week, Trudeau emphasized that Canada's intent was not to provoke India, but to address the matter seriously, stating, "The government of India needs to take this matter with the utmost seriousness. We are doing that; we are not seeking to provoke or escalate."
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In view of the current circumstances, those planning to immigrate to Canada are concerned that the deteriorating relationship between the two countries might impact their immigration process. In response to these concerns, immigration experts have suggested that Canada has no choice, but to welcome immigrants to bolster its economy. However, there may be temporary restrictions in place.
