8 months ago
Over 1 Million Indians May Lose Legal Status in Canada
A lot of people from India who are living and working in Canada are in trouble.
Their work permits are about to expire, and if they don't get a new visa or permanent residency, they might become undocumented.
A consultant named Kanwar Seirah says that by 2026, around 2 million people in Canada could be living without legal status, and half of them might be from India.
This is a big problem because it's happening so quickly, and it's causing social issues in places like Brampton and Caledon, where people are living in tent encampments.
The Canadian government has made it harder to stay in the country, so many people might not be able to find a solution in time.
Over 1 million Indians in Canada risk losing legal status as work permits expire by 2025 and 2026.
Total work permits expiring by the end of 2025: 1,053,000, with another 927,000 set to expire in 2026.
By mid-2026, an estimated 2 million people in Canada could be living without legal status, with Indians accounting for roughly half.
Recent government measures have made it more difficult to transition to permanent residency or secure another visa.
The growth of the undocumented population is already creating social issues in parts of the Greater Toronto Area, including Brampton and Caledon, with tent encampments appearing in wooded areas.
- Who
- Over 1 million Indians in Canada with expiring work permits
- What
- Risk of losing legal status due to expiring work permits
- Where
- Canada, particularly Greater Toronto Area (Brampton, Caledon)
- When
- By the end of 2025 and 2026
- Why
- Work permits are expiring and transitioning to permanent residency or securing another visa has become more restrictive
Key facts
- Total Work Permits Expired by 2025
- 1,053,000
- Work Permits Expired in 2026
- 927,000
- Estimated Undocumented Indians by 2026
- 1,000,000
- Total Estimated Undocumented by 2026
- 2,000,000
- Consultant Name
- Kanwar Seirah
- Consultant Firm
- Sierah Immigration
- Areas Affected in Canada
- Greater Toronto Area (Brampton, Caledon)
Quotes
Kanwar Seirah
Immigration consultant and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with Sierah Immigration.
“This is a very conservative estimate.”
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