Around 70,000 graduate students in Canada are participating in statewide protests right now against potential deportation as a result of changes to federal legislation.
Many of the students claim that their future is now unknown, having arrived in the nation with hopes of starting over.
According to an advocacy group involved in the matter, graduates whose work licenses expire at the end of this year may face deportation. This follows the announcement by the Canadian government of modifications to its immigration laws, including limitations on study visas.
Tens of thousands of people who intended to apply for permanent residency after finishing their education now face crippling debt and dashed hopes, according to stories in the Canadian media.
Protests against the possible deportations are being organized by international students across Canada. For instance, in Prince Edward Island, a group of students has established camps outside the legislative assembly.
International students say they are in a dilemma since many are suddenly in danger of deportation as a result of new provincial rules intended to reduce the number of candidates for permanent residency by 25%.
Scenes like this are seen in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. Numerous migrant workers and foreign students have protested in Brampton in recent months.
They are stressing that they make a substantial contribution to the Canadian economy and should be treated fairly, therefore they are pushing the federal government to renew work permits and offer clear routes to permanent residence.