Planning To Study In Canada? Now Foreign Students Can Only Work 24 Hours A Week

Are you among the millions of students who dream about studying abroad in Canada? In a move that could affect the study-abroad dreams of millions of students, including Indians, Canada has set new limits to the maximum number of hours they can work in a week. According to the rules for international students, they will no longer be permitted to work for unlimited hours off-campus while continuing their studies.

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No more unlimited work hours

Instead, the maximum working hours for international students have been limited to 24 a week.   

"The temporary policy allowing students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus will come to an end on April 30, 2024, and it will not be extended. This fall, we intend to change the number of hours students may work off campus per week to 24 hours," Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, said in a press release on Monday.

Work hours for students increased by 4 hours

It should be noted that originally international students in Canada were allowed a maximum of 20 hours of work per week during the academic year.

However, this was extended on a temporary basis, allowing international students to work unlimited hours, which according to the authorities resulted in a decrease in academic performance and an increase in dropouts.

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Students should study first

According to the minister, the primary objective of students coming to Canada must be to study. Therefore, allowing students to work up to 24 hours per week aims to maintain their focus on their studies while providing the option for employment if needed.

"As international students arrive in Canada, we want them to be prepared for life here and have the support they need to succeed. However, first and foremost, people coming to Canada as students must be here to study, not work. We will continue working to protect the integrity of our student program," Millar said.

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No changes for unlimited work during summer break

While the new rules have capped the maximum work hours a week to 24, the changes will not be applicable to students who have a scheduled academic break in September.

During the summer break, students can continue to work unlimited hours including full-time.

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