Student Protest 2024 Explained in Hindi | Brampton

Our Demands

2-Year Extension for 2024-2025 Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Holders
Demand: A two-year extension of the PGWP for all 2024-2025 graduates.
Rationale: The significant

backlog and pause in Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws (over 32 months) have left many international students unable to apply for permanent residency (PR). These delays are largely due to an overwhelming number of applications processed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many qualified candidates have missed opportunities because of the high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores needed for Express Entry, which have consistently been above 500 points, making it nearly impossible for some groups to qualify.
Data:

Backlog: As of mid-2024, there were over 2.1 million immigration applications in the backlog, with more than 614,600 for permanent residency​

CRS Scores: The average CRS score required for Express Entry has consistently been over 500

Fair Pathways for Immigrants
Demand: We are not asking for immediate PR or citizenship but for transparent and fair pathways to allow all eligible international students and workers to secure their future. These immigrants have contributed significantly to the Canadian economy and should have a clear, achievable path to PR.

Rationale: International students and temporary foreign workers play a vital role in the Canadian economy, and they need fair and equal opportunities for PR based on their qualifications, work experience, and contribution to society.

Stop LMIA Exploitation
Demand: A complete halt to the illegal sale of Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIA).

Rationale: Many employers are illegally selling LMIAs for $30,000 to $40,000 to international students and workers. The LMIA gives individuals 50 CRS points, significantly boosting their chances of getting PR. However, this practice is unfair to those who cannot afford to buy these LMIAs and undermines the integrity of Canada’s immigration system

Problem: The LMIA system has been exploited by employers, making it harder for genuine applicants to compete. This exploitation also increases the gap between those who can afford to cheat the system and those who cannot.

5-Year Post-Graduation Work Permit
Demand: Extend the PGWP to five years for all international students.

Rationale: Due to extensive delays and backlogs, a longer work permit is crucial to give students enough time to gain the necessary work experience required by Canadian employers. The processing backlog and slow PR invitations make it difficult for students to secure their status before their current permits expire

Data:
As of mid-2024, 1.6 million applications for temporary residency were pending​

Over 1 million immigration applications remain in the backlog, with an increasing number of work permits awaiting processing​

Issues:
32 Months Without CEC Draws
Problem: The CEC draws, a key pathway for many international students to gain PR, were paused for over 32 months. This has led to an increase in the number of applicants in the pool, with over 614,600 PR applications in processing

The average CRS score required for PR is now over 500, which is out of reach for many students, particularly those without LMIAs.

Delayed Processing Times
Problem: Immigration processing times have slowed significantly, leading to over 2.1 million applications currently in the backlog, a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased demand for immigration

Data:
Work permits are taking much longer to process, with a 60% backlog in work permit applications​(
Immigration News Canada

Temporary resident visas (TRVs) have a 58% backlog​(
CIC News).

LMIA Exploitation
Problem: Employers are taking advantage of international students and workers by illegally selling LMIAs, charging exorbitant prices. This practice is unfair to those who cannot afford to purchase them and is undermining the fair selection process for PR​.
Data Highlights:

Backlog Size: Over 2.1 million immigration applications under processing as of mid-2024​

Permanent Residency Backlog: More than 614,600 PR applications are pending

CRS Score: The required CRS score has exceeded 500 points, making it difficult for students and workers without LMIAs to qualify​

Work Permit Processing Delays: Work permits face a 60% backlog, with thousands of students unable to extend their stay​

[kajalsharma-znip]

Canadian Govt never said that you will surely get PR if you come here for study

[kristen]

Why did all students sign that they will go back after study is over. Would they get student visa if they did not sign that? Think about it. The government never promised PR to students.

[ankushverma]

Who are you to forgive people lol?
We ran on same path like you guys, got same opportunities and got PR
It is not our fault that after getting work permit extension multiple times, you could not secure PR. Nobody came to your house in india and pushed you to come to Canada. This is life, accept the reality and move on.

[NikharGajjar]

If it is actually affecting 100, 000 students then why is it that only punjabi people are protesting? These rules affect every international student. The reason only Punjabis are protesting is because actually educated students got jobs and got PR, but only Punjabi students who paid to get IELTS score did not get good job and are struggling with PR. Also, fyi, me and my friends came here in 2018 and none of us had CRS score less than 500 (without any experience in India) and we got PR as we all got good white collared jobs are studying hard and after assimilating with Canadian culture. All these people protesting upskilled nothing while styding and only surrounded with other Punjabi people from their same village which is why they are the only ones protesting.

[jasbeersingh]

Who ask punjabis to go in Canada? Can you tell? Kya canada ne kha tha zameen sell kro? Canada na kha tha apni sisters se shadi krke aao?

[Dil-E-Puanibi]

Work permit 3 saal da de dita … naal extension v de ditia …hor ki bhalda …. Toronto nai chadna ta baithe raho dharne te … PNP program hor v bot ne PR pathway layi … oh tuhade marji explore karne ja nai …. Nai ta Ba ba kari chalo

[rajatbansal]

As a former US international student and now Canadian immigrant who came through express entry in 2019, some Indian International Students feel too entitled here in Canada. US doesnt even allow you to work off campus except for internships only in your field of study which are strictly 20 hrs per week during school time (after 1 year of study) and if you dont find a full time job (only in your field of study) within 3 months after graduating you go home. And there is no points system in US. You are not even guaranteed an H1B visa and Green card wait for Indians is decades.
That way Canadian student system is very clear, they let you work and no where they are guaranteeing you PR. But if you deserve it you apply normally and let the process play out.
You are not entitled to make any demands as international student. Nobody brought you here, you came here on your own accord and Government is not entitled to give you any favours. Please stop this and you are ruining the reputation of hardworking Indian immigrants by stealing from food banks, not integrating into Canadian Culture and protesting this way when an average Canadian is struggling.

[AkashSharma-oeno]

It's very unfortunate. I feel bad for you guys. It's like there was a 50% off SALE at an XYZ store until yesterday, and there was a massive lineup. By the time your turn came, the store closed. Now, you demand that the sale be extended further because you still want to buy stuff at 50% off. BTW, the store says it's on a first-come, first-served basis till the stock lasts, and their mistake was that they managed their stocks poorly and made people wait for hours. Hence, a few couldn't benefit from the last day of a SALE 50% off. The crucial part here is the store never guarantees that you will be able to purchase stuff at 50% off because there are lots of variables here, such as no stock left, stock didn't arrive on time, high cashier processing time etc., but that's not there, fault that's their limitations or drawbacks.

[anujobanputra]

LMIA ka paisa le liya ho or at the end emploer ne mna kr kr diya ho to kya kre usne 15 se 20 hajar le kiya ho ab to usko vapas india ana padega upr se uska ek 15 mahine jese covid me bigde to kese vo sahi feild job ke sakte kuch kare government to achha parents 25 lakh loan leker bhejte hai kese bhare

[aphull]

East or west India is best .. jai hind 🇮🇳

[ishaanrawat]

Bro please regularly upload video of the protest as you are also a part of it so we can be updated with the ground reality

[JassalCanada]

No one will come to help u YouTubers are there are just for views bro