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Punjab seeks help for students hit by Canada PGWP refusals
Times of India··8 Aug
Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh said on August 7 that about 1,500 Punjabi students in Canada face Post-Graduation Work Permit refusals and the state is acting to protect their interests. He has sought an urgent meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for diplomatic intervention. Students had spent around Rs 20 lakh each expecting post-study work rights.
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What It Means For You
- Punjabi families with children in Canada can track state efforts to escalate PGWP refusals to the MEA.
- Students facing permit rejection can note Punjab is exploring pooled legal representation to reduce costs.
- Prospective study-abroad applicants can treat post-study work rules as a critical risk factor, not a guarantee.
What's Happening
- Punjab's NRI Affairs Minister said roughly 1,500 Punjabi students are affected by Canada PGWP refusals.
- He has requested an urgent meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
- The state is monitoring federal court cases and considering common legal representation.
Why The Refusals Matter Financially
- Affected students reportedly spent around Rs 20 lakh each with the expectation of post-study work permits.
- PGWP access is often the bridge between graduation and earnings that offset overseas education debt.
- Diplomatic and legal tracks are being pursued in parallel while Canadian proceedings continue.
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