Amid political turmoil between Canada and India, Representatives of Canadian universities have cautioned delays in Indian Visa who are in Hyderabad for an education fair.

The delay can disrupt the spring academic session scheduled to start in January.

They advised students interested in Canadian colleges to consider planning their academic session for next fall/autumn, which is August 2024.

Given the daily reports of political developments, a representative from an Ontario university said the institution would wait another week before finalising plans. Depending on the on-ground situation, they would decide whether to issue admission letters for January, May, or for fall 2024, ensuring that students do not have to defer admissions due to visa delays, as reported by the TimesofIndia.

Some participants noted a lower turnout at the education fair compared to previous years, which they interpreted as a potential fallout of bilateral tensions. They emphasised that despite current concerns, Canada remains an excellent destination for higher education, and political issues shouldn't be a long-term concern.