Students Protest Denied Work Permits | Calgary News

Hundreds of international students from the College Institute of Osteopathic Therapy are staging a five-day protest near Saddletowne Circle after being denied post-graduation work permits they believed they were entitled to — a decision that’s left them feeling blindsided and betrayed by both their college and immigration rules. Initially starting as a hunger strike, the protest has gained momentum as students demand fair review and accountability, highlighting the shocking inconsistency in approvals — while some peers with identical credentials get greenlit, others are rejected. Community leaders have stepped in to mediate, promising support, but students say their college failed to advocate for them. The IRCC confirms only specific programs from designated institutions qualify, and general courses don’t — a rule change that now impacts hundreds. Students aren’t asking for preferential treatment, just transparency and the fulfillment of promises made. The IRCC says they’re handling each case individually, acknowledging the deep personal toll on students and their families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/270a959a39ad36b8