Update on Working Hours for International Students
Published on: Sept. 19, 2024
In a recent announcement, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, provided important updates regarding off-campus work for international students.
Current Work Hours: International students are now allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week off-campus.
Future Changes: A new limit of 24 hours per week is set to be fully implemented later this fall.
Compliance Reminder: Minister Miller emphasized that until the new regulation takes effect, students must adhere to the 20-hour limit. Exceeding this limit constitutes a violation of study permit conditions and may lead to enforcement actions.
Further Updates: The Minister will provide additional information once the new regulation is in place, ensuring students can plan accordingly.
This update aims to eliminate any confusion regarding work hours for international students and underscores the importance of compliance with study permit conditions.