Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:24pm on 14 Jun 2024,Friday International
The Canadian government has announced stringent changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, affecting international students, particularly those from India. Effective September 1, 2024, students enrolled in private colleges will no longer qualify automatically for PGWP benefits, aiming to align eligibility with sectors facing labour shortages. This move, expected to reduce the number of PGWP holders, comes amidst a surge in Indian students utilizing PGWPs for job opportunities and eventual permanent residency. Concerns over the program's impact on Indian students, who constitute a significant portion of Canada's international student body, have surfaced amid these regulatory changes.
