An Indian student in Canada is asking a judge for a discharge after being convicted of theft and fraud, arguing that a criminal conviction could jeopardise his immigration status and force him to leave the country.

He was convicted of eight counts of fraud under $5,000 and one count of theft under $5,000 on July 24.

An Indian student in Canada is asking a judge for a discharge after being convicted of theft and fraud, arguing that a criminal conviction could jeopardise his immigration status…