SynopsisAlberta's premier stated study visas are temporary documents for international students. She emphasized that students should return home after their permitted stay ends. This comes as many students protest difficulties in obtaining post-graduation work permits. Some programs at Portage College may have given students unrealistic immigration expectations. Canada is tightening immigration rules, and admission does not guarantee permanent residency.AgenciesAlberta Premier Daniell SmithAlberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a blunt message to international students caught in Canada's increasingly restrictive immigration system: a study visa is temporary, and those who cannot secure permanent residency after their permitted stay should return home."A student visa is a temporary document to study in Canada. That was always understood," Smith said in a post on X.She argued that Alberta's colleges and universities were primarily established to serve students from the province and said international students should understand the terms attached to studying in Canada."Where there is room for international students, the terms are simple. Earn your education, then return home to build a life with it," she added.Smith's remarks come as international students, including a large number of Indians, protest difficulties in obtaining Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs).Some of the students involved studied at Portage College and say they were led to believe their programmes could help them remain in Canada and eventually pursue permanent residency. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now