International graduates in Canada say unclear communication about a new language-test requirement for postgraduate work permits is leading to rejected applications, and in some cases could affect their ability to remain in the country. Multiple outlets report that applicants believe the guidance they received did not clearly explain what language test must be used, what results would meet the requirement, or how the rule applies to their situation. As a result, some graduates submit documentation that they later learn does not satisfy the updated criteria, prompting refusals.
The reports describe a pattern in which confusion about the wording of the requirement, rather than a lack of eligibility, is central to the rejections. Affected applicants express concern about delays and the consequences of a refusal, including the possibility of removal proceedings if their status depends on having an approved work permit.
Both sources focus on the same issue: uncertainty around the language-related wording of the postgraduate work permit rules and how that uncertainty is translating into rejected applications for some recent graduates.
