Foreign Students In Canada Can Now Work Only 24 Hours/Week: Unlimited Hours Permit Removed


Radhika Kajarekar

Radhika Kajarekar

May 03, 2024


Canada has changed its regulations to permit foreign students to work off-campus during their studies, raising the weekly cap from 20 to 24 hours.

Foreign Students In Canada Can Now Work Only 24 Hours/Week: Unlimited Hours Permit Removed

Students can augment their expenses and obtain work experience by working off campus.

Canada’s Changed Regulations: Foreign Students Can Work For 24 Hours Per Week

Research from the US and Canada indicates that working more than 28 hours a week has a negative impact on academic achievement.

April 30, 2024 is the day on which Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) declared that the temporary policy permitting more than 20 hours of off-campus work will terminate. The 24-hour limit, according to the Canadian government, will allow students to focus their studies while yet having the freedom to work when needed.

With the extension of the 20-hour restriction waiver until April 30, 2024, students will have extra time to work during breaks from school. Students may work full-time during specified breaks, such as the summer or winter holidays, but they must comply with local labor rules.

Although there isn’t a set definition for “full-time” employment, firms are required to abide by local laws regarding overtime and scheduling. Working more than 20 hours a week is against the terms of the study permit and can result in the loss of your student status and further permit denials.

After May 15, 2024, international students enrolled in specific college programs will not be eligible for work permits following graduation. In Australia, students are permitted to work 48 hours every two weeks, but in the US, there are extra requirements for working off campus.

Canada Increases Cost of Living Criterion

Canada increased the cost-of-living criterion for those applying for study permits in order to lessen the need for employment and guarantee financial readiness. In addition to tuition and travel expenses, single applicants for 2024 must show $20,635, or 75% of the low-income cut-off (LICO).

The goal of the cost-of-living threshold is to guarantee that students can sustain their education in Canada. The alterations aim to strike a balance between academic priorities, financial security, and student work opportunities.

Students who want to keep their immigration status intact must abide by the terms of their study permits and local work regulations. Flexible off-campus job schedules give students the opportunity to obtain real-world experience without sacrificing their academic performance.

The goal of Canadian policy is to draw and keep foreign students while upholding academic standards and preparing them for the workforce. The modification to the off-campus job regulations is a result of continuous attempts to expedite immigration procedures and enhance student achievement.


Radhika Kajarekar
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