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19 Aug

CBSA Officers Spotted at International Student Protest in Edmonton’s Mill Woods

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaCanada, CBSA, Edmonton, Immigration, International Students, Mill Woods, PGWP, work permit

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers were reportedly observed at an ongoing protest involving international students and graduates in Edmonton’s Mill Woods area, where participants have been raising concerns about immigration and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) decisions. The demonstration has drawn attention from international graduates who say they are concerned about cases involving denied or cancelled Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). Protesters have been calling for greater clarity, transparency and consideration of the circumstances affecting graduates who say their immigration and employment plans have been disrupted. The presence of CBSA officers at the protest site has added another…

“WE WERE TOLD TO KEEP PROTESTING, BUT WHEN CBSA AND POLICE ARRIVED, NO ONE CAME”: PORTAGE STUDENTS QUESTION SUPPORT BEHIND 20-DAY PROTEST FOR JUSTICE

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCBSA

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A protest for justice involving international students and graduates linked to Portage College has entered its 20th day, following a significant development on the previous day when Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers and the Calgary Police Service attended the demonstration. The protest, which began over refused Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications, took a dramatic turn on its 19th day. According to information provided to National Times, CBSA officers conducted immigration-status checks and reportedly served some individuals with “Notice to Appear” documents under subsection 44(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The exact number of…

CBSA Seizes Undeclared Cash and Jewellery Worth Over $100,000 at Ottawa Airport; Travellers Fined More Than $17,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCBSA

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Two travellers arriving at Ottawa International Airport are facing hefty penalties after failing to declare a large amount of cash and expensive jewellery while entering Canada. According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), officers discovered more than US$33,000 in currency and approximately C$57,000 worth of jewellery that had not been reported to border officials as required under Canadian law. Following the inspection, CBSA officers seized the undeclared goods and issued penalties exceeding C$17,000 for attempting to evade the payment of applicable duties and taxes. The agency said that declaring goods and monetary instruments is a legal…