Effective November 15, 2024, international students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic sessions, up from the previous limit of 20 hours. The announcement by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), aligns with measures to support students while ensuring academic success. 📚✅
The 24-hour cap applies only to off-campus work during classes, while students remain free to work unlimited hours on-campus or during academic breaks. According to Miller, this limit maintains the “appropriate balance” between work and study commitments. 🤝📖
Additionally, new regulations mandate that students must obtain a new study permit before transferring to a different designated learning institution (DLI). Previously, students could switch schools by simply updating their IRCC account. This change aims to uphold the integrity of the International Student Program. 🏫🛡️
During the pandemic, Canada temporarily allowed students to work up to 40 hours per week to address labour shortages, but this policy ended on April 30, 2024. The updated 24-hour rule marks a step forward for students balancing education and work. 🌍💪
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