International students are now allowed to work in Canada for up to 24 hours every day.
From 20 hours per week during academic semesters, Canada has recently allowed qualified international students to work up to 24 hours off campus.
“Increasing the limit from the previous 20 hours strikes a balance between offering valuable work opportunities and ensuring students remain dedicated to their studies,” said Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller.
Miller said, “Students will have more freedom to manage their time and obtain real-world experience thanks to this change.”
Miller emphasized the importance of work experience for international students in October 2022, stating, “Canada needs to look at every option so that we have the skills and workforce needed to fuel our growth, as the economy is growing faster than employers can hire new workers.”
In order to solve our labor shortfall, immigration will be essential. We can alleviate urgent needs in numerous sectors of the nation by permitting international students to work more while they are enrolled in classes. This will also give them additional chances to obtain valuable Canadian work experience and continue to contribute to our long-term prosperity and short-term recovery.
Important modifications to the curriculum for overseas students
In Canada, eligible overseas students are now permitted to work full-time during the summer and winter breaks from school.
These times will give students the chance to make more money without interfering with their academic schedules, improving their financial security and allowing them to continue their study.
The amended rules in Canada are intended to assist students in better juggling employment and school.
A sustainable study schedule is encouraged by the regulations, which increase the weekly work restriction to 24 hours while guaranteeing that academic obligations continue to be a top priority.
Additionally, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now requires twice-yearly reports from selected educational institutions.
In order to make sure students fulfill the conditions for a study permit, these reports will confirm their enrollment and academic achievement. The integrity of Canada’s International Student Program is upheld by this step.
Prior to transferring to a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), new regulations also require approval.
To ensure adherence to permit requirements and uphold academic standards across Canada’s educational institutions, international students must apply for a new study permission prior to transferring institutions.
If they fulfill specific requirements, international students in Quebec are permitted to work off campus without a separate work permit.
Students must be enrolled full-time in a secondary vocational training program or a post-secondary vocational, professional, or training program in order to be eligible. A degree, diploma, or certificate must be earned at the end of the course, which must last at least six months.
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