Ca, NZ, Australia ends Nigeria’s, other international students’ flagpoling

Nigerians   wishing  to pursue   educational  goals in Canada, Australia and/or New Zealand are   facing  difficult  times as the countries have   enacted  laws   designed  to   prevent  international students from   finding  jobs after graduation and   applying  for  visas  abroad.
 
   According to   Financial  Express,  Canada's  new border application ban could lead to delays in obtaining work   permits  and  affect  students'  ability to start   work  immediately  after graduation.
 
   The   Postgraduate  Work  Permit  (PGWP) allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience, which in turn helps   the  student   obtain  permanent   residency  in  Canada.
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   However, the new law has   restricted  this rule,   thereby  eliminating  the right   of  international   graduate  students  to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

 In  2023, the number of international students in Canada   increased,  driven by the   country's  accessible  work and   living  opportunities.|  The new policy could   slow  this growth by   creating  uncertainty and delays   in  the   postgraduate  phase.| 
 
 
   Authorities  stressed  the  importance  for international students to   transition  from education to   the  job  market,  noting  that delays in this process can lead to financial stress and   loss  of  job opportunities.| 
 
 
   "The  elimination  of   flag  use  means longer wait times for work permits,   which  could  derail  plans to   start  working right after   graduation."|  "This  could make Canada less attractive as a study   destination  and  affect  its competitiveness in the global education   market,"  he  said.
 
   However,  the  government   recommended  that students   prepare  for  the  postgraduate  phase  well in   advance.|  At  the   start  of  their   studies,  students can take proactive steps to ensure a   smooth  transition   into  the   workforce  despite   possible  delays in obtaining   a  work   permit.
 
   Also  read:  Singapore  and  Canada top destinations for   Nigerian  and  other international students 
 
   "Participating  in career   counselling  services, attending   career  fairs  and connecting with potential employers during   your  studies can   bring  significant   benefits."


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