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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 13 MIN

Canada’s Immigration Crisis: 1 Million Work Permits Expired | What Happens Now?

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More than 1 million work permits expired, with Indian nationals making up nearly half of those affected. Students, workers, and families who came to Canada chasing a better future are now facing uncertainty, enforcement fears, and shrinking legal options.In this powerful episode of Chai and Chat with Mohini, host Mohini Singh sits down with Brian Fitzpatrick, one of British Columbia’s leading immigration lawyers, to break down:✔️ Why so many work permits expired at the same time✔️ Why Indian students and workers are disproportionately affected✔️ What happens when a work permit expires✔️ Whether Canada will increase immigration enforcement✔️ Pathways still available to students and workers✔️ The role of healthcare, French language, and priority occupations✔️ Whether time spent contributing to Canada actually counts✔️ What immigrants must do now to protect their futureThis conversation isn’t theoretical. It’s happening right now to real people who built lives, took loans, and invested everything in Canada’s promise.☕ Chai courtesy of Samosa PlaceFollow us on Social Media for Updates:Mohini Singh (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/mohini_singh52IMARKIT MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/imarkitmedia

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More than 1 million work permits expired, with Indian nationals making up nearly half of those affected. Students, workers, and families who came to Canada chasing a better future are now facing uncertainty, enforcement fears, and shrinking legal options. In this powerful episode of Chai and Chat with Mohini, host Mohini Singh sits down with Brian Fitzpatrick, one of British Columbia’s leading immigration lawyers, to break down: ✔️ Why so many work permits expired at the same time ✔️ Why Indi...

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