International graduate in Calgary returning to India after work permit denied

International graduate in Calgary returning to India after work permit denied

August 16, 2026 6:25 pm MST.

A Portage College graduate in Calgary is returning home to India following the denial of his Post Graduation Work permit, saying he can’t afford to take out another loan. Joel Mendelson has more.

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