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Canada just slammed the door on a major loophole that let international students bring spouses on work permits — exposing a booming scam where fake marriages were being sold to fund expensive education. Originating in India, the scheme was openly advertised on dating apps and in newspapers, with families even selling land to pay for their kids’ studies. In 2024, the government shut down the program for most undergrads, leaving only master’s students in 16-month+ programs eligible. The move caused a sharp drop in Indian applications, with many students now flocking to countries like Germany, Sweden, and Finland — while Australia and the UK saw similar declines after tightening their own rules. This crackdown exposed the tangled web of global education and immigration — stopping fraud, but reshaping where students choose to study.

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