Change in Canadian work-study policy offers more opportunities for foreign students – Investing Abroad News

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Canada has introduced a new scheme allowing eligible international students to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week during academic terms.

Canada has introduced a new scheme allowing eligible international students to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week during academic terms. Canada’s new working hours rules allow foreign students to work up to 24 hours per week while studying.

The Canadian government said it has set the off-campus work limit at 24 hours per week to find the right balance between providing work opportunities and helping students stay focused on their education.

The new rules affecting the International Student Program are now in effect, including the proposed change earlier this year to the number of hours international students may work off campus. With this change, eligible students can now work off campus for up to 24 hours per week while their classes are in session.

International students who are allowed to work off campus may work full-time during academic breaks, such as the summer between school years or the winter between semesters.

With an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours, this new adjustment gives students more flexibility in managing their time in between jobs and education.

The designated educational institutions are expected to report to the IRCC twice a year whether all study permit holders associated with their institution have continued to register.

In addition, international students will no longer be allowed to change their DLI without first applying for and being approved for a new study permit.

Labor regulations in Quebec allow students to work off campus without a work permit, but international students must be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary academic, vocational or vocational training program, or a secondary vocational training program offered in Quebec, for at most a minimum six months and leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.

According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027, Canada’s temporary resident population will decline in the coming years to fit in with temporary resident programs.