As the clock ticks, international students and temporary workers in Canada face an uphill battle to secure their futures amidst evolving immigration policies
Canada plans to phase out approximately 5 million temporary residents by the end of 2025, sparking concerns among international students and workers, gujaratsamachar.com.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller recently revealed that while some temporary residents will receive renewals or post-graduate work permits, many will need to leave the country as their visas expire.
Miller highlighted the growing number of students seeking permanent residency, stressing that fraudulent applications would face expedited removal. “Not all temporary residents will be required to leave. Some will be granted renewals or post-graduate work permits,” he stated, offering a glimmer of hope for some.
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Compounding the challenges, Canada reduced international student permits by 35% in 2024, with plans for an additional 10% cut in 2025
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The policy shift has sparked widespread debate, with critics arguing it undermines the contributions of international students to Canada’s economy and multicultural fabric
Among the affected groups are 700,000 international students, many of whom face uncertainty due to the Trudeau government’s stricter immigration policies. Indian students, in particular, have been vocal about their grievances, staging protests in Brampton since August 2024.
Data from Canada’s Immigration Department reveals the scale of the issue. By May 2023, the country hosted over 1 million international students, with 396,235 holding post-graduation work permits by the end of the year—a nearly threefold increase compared to 2018. However, the looming expiration of millions of work permits in the coming year has left many students struggling to navigate stringent pathways to permanent residency.
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