In a departure from the norm, Canadian education consultants in Punjab are advising aspiring international students to secure offer letters from Canadian colleges and universities but delay their study visa applications for a while. The unusual guidance comes amid ongoing changes to the Canada visa application process, which have left students and consultants waiting for clarity from the embassy. “Obtaining an offer letter reserves a seat in the college or university of your choice. However, I strongly advise against submitting a study permit application at this moment,” Tirath Singh, a senior consultant with Jalandhar-based Pinnacle Education, which specialises in Canadian study programmes, said. Canada has recently announced several changes to its international student program, including discontinuing the Student Direct Stream (SDS) pathway for students. Tirath explained that the new changes are yet to be reflected on the Canadian embassy’s portal but consultants are continuing to process applications under various categories. Tirath explained that whenever there is any update in visa rules, it is usually accompanied by a lot of confusion. “Until the embassy provides written …