Mónica Colín Silva and her husband faced a shocking rejection of their post-graduation work permit in Quebec, forcing them to leave their jobs and potentially return to Mexico. After years of preparation, including achieving a master’s degree in ergonomics, Colín Silva was denied due to narrowly missing a French exam requirement. Despite understanding the need for language proficiency, she feels the situation is inhumane and financially devastating. Immigration Lawyer Maxime Lapointe highlights that recent regulations have increasingly closed doors for newcomers in Quebec.
