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Find out who your MP is: Canada's Portage College asks protesting Indian students to approach politicians for work permit woes

Canada's Portage College has come up with a new instruction for its students who have been denied a postgraduate work permit by the Canadian government. The college asked the students to find out their local MPs in Canada and approach them, seeking a solution to the situation. This came after…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Indian students' protest in Canada: Cops identify 12 individuals who have no legal status and could be deported

As thousands of international students, mostly Indians, have been protesting against the denial of their work permits in Canada, the Calgary Police Service last week called the Canada Border Services Agency to check if the protesters are in the country legally. A police spokesperson told the CBC News that the…

The Times of India · Aug 18

‘Can’t take another loan’: Indian student hit by Canada work permit rejection

Indian student Samir Garhwal says he is facing financial uncertainty after completing his course in Canada and being denied a post-graduation work permit. After taking an education loan to study in the country, he says he cannot afford another loan to pursue a legal challenge. The dispute has left affected…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

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'I don't have courage to take another loan': Indian student in Canada says going back home seems easier, sets up fundraiser

Samir Garhwal, an Indian student who got his degree from Canada's controversial Portage College, said he is in a worse situation now after completing his course than he was two years ago when he came to a new country with an education loan to repay. As thousands of Portage College…

The Times of India · Aug 17

'You need to go home': Canada leader reacts to protesting Indian student of Portage College, says 'our view is that...'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacted to the ongoing protest of the Indian students of Portage College who have been denied a post-graduation work permit and said if their student visas have expired and no work permit, then they have to leave. "Our view is that if you come here as…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Indian students in Canada denied of post-graduation work permit start hunger strike: 'We studied here, we deserve to work here'

A few Indian students of Portage College in Calgary, Canada, started a hunger strike as part of their ongoing protest against Canada Immigration's decision to deny them a post-graduation work permit. They said they waited for some positive outcome as they have been protesting for a few days now but…

The Times of India · Jul 24

Indian students among graduates denied Canada work permits after rule clarification; around 1,500 may be affected

Canadian immigration authorities are denying post-graduation work permits to international students. Many students completed programs believing they were eligible for these permits. A recent guidance update clarified that non-credit programs are generally not eligible. Around fifteen hundred graduates may be affected by these permit refusals. Affected students are seeking legal…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

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Canada college issues statement on Indian students being rejected for work permit, asks them to consult immigration lawyers

Portage College of Calgary, which is facing protests by Indian students as they were refused post-graduation work permits by Canadian immigration, issued a statement on the situation and said the college body is speaking with immigration authorities. "Students seeking advice should consult either an authorized immigration lawyer or a Regulated…

The Times of India · Jul 21

After paying $32000 tuition fee for 2 years, Indian students in Canada told they are not eligible for post-graduation work permit

Thousands of students, mostly Indians, who attended the business management diploma program offered through Portage College and the Canadian Institute of Osteopathic Therapy in Calgary, are in limbo as they are not getting a post-graduation work permit from Canada.

The Times of India · Jul 18

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