Study permit processing delays are impacting over 500 of the 680 international students at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi who plan to begin their studies this fall, reports Radio Canada. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe, Member of Parliament for the nearby Lac-Saint-Jean, stated that processing times for these permits have reached over 11 weeks. UQAC Rector Ghislain Samson said that the delays at UQAC could result in losses of up to $6M and that the situation could also jeopardize teaching programs. The processing times may also impact cégeps: Cégep de Chicoutimi director general André Gobeil explained that though the cégep plans to welcome around 80 international students this year, the number still could change if registrations are not completed.
