Ryerson University and International Students

provincial nominations: Next week, Ontario could say we've stopped issuing provincial nominations and we can't do anything – you're stuck, he said, according to Globe and Mail. By November, the backlog is expected to be whittled down enough to accept applications again, the government says. As an international student who doesn't have any status in Canada, you don't have any voice, said Amir, an MBA graduate from Ryerson University who applied last fall and is still waiting for a response. However, students who are only entitled to a one-year work permit could lose status because of the delay. But changes over the past year have raised fears some students will choose to study elsewhere. Universities are increasingly fighting for international students and a rapid pathway to immigration has been one of Canada competitive advantages. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.