How many people signed petition to stop deportation of international student?

(Jonathan Castell/CBC) Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition as part of an eleventh-hour plea to stop the deportation of an international student arrested for working too many hours — just days before his graduation.

Who is the international student facing deportation from Canada?

The story of an international student facing deportation for working too many hours is prompting calls to change the regulations and could save Jobandeep Sandhu from being forced out of Canada. Check your internet connection, disable any ad blockers, and try again.

Who was the international student arrested in Canada?

International student arrested, facing deportation for working too many hours. WATCH ABOVE: Jobandeep Sandhu, an international student from Punjab, India, was arrested on the side of Ontario’s Highway 401 for working too much.

Can a international student work full time in Canada?

Sandhu ‘had to work’ full time. Under current rules, international students in Canada can work up to 20 hours a week “off campus” without a separate work visa. During scheduled breaks, including summers, foreign students are allowed to work full time.

Can a student get deported for working without permission?

Working Without Permission Another easy way to lose your student visa and get deported is working without permission. The Immigration regulations are very clear that an F-1 student who works without permission is no longer eligible for their visa.

How can I Lose my student visa and get deported?

Another easy way to lose your student visa and get deported is working without permission. The Immigration regulations are very clear that an F-1 student who works without permission is no longer eligible for their visa. And if your student visa status is terminated, working without permission also makes you ineligible for reinstatement.