For now during regular academic sessions, international students may work up to 20 hours per week off-campus until September 2024.
The federal government announced that from September 2024, international students will be able to work up to 24 hours off-campus.
During scheduled breaks, such as winter and summer holidays, international students may work full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
It is important to note that these guidelines apply to students enrolled in designated learning institutions with valid study permits.
The new guidelines are intended to give international students more flexibility to obtain work experience while studying in Canada.
Working off-campus can help students support themselves financially and acquire valuable skills and experience.
To maintain their status in Canada, international students must adhere to the designated working hour limits.
There are severe repercussions for breaking the work hour regulations, including possible effects on immigration status.
It is essential that international students become acquainted with the working-hour standards and restrictions set forth by the IRCC.
If you have any questions about work permits and laws, consulting an international student counsellor at a university or college can help clarify things.
If they follow regulations, international students studying or working in Canada can have a seamless academic and professional experience.