Canada Expands Work Hours for International Students

New regulations allow students to work up to 24 hours weekly off-campus, aiming to balance work opportunities with academic focus.

Effective November 8, 2024, international students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during the academic term.
The change from the previous 20-hour limit is designed to ease financial pressures while ensuring students maintain their educational commitments.
Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) must submit compliance reports twice a year, with non-compliance potentially leading to enrollment suspensions.
The new rules are part of broader reforms, including the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream for Indian students, affecting visa processing and study permit requirements.
Despite the changes, some students express concerns about limited job opportunities and high living costs in cities like Toronto.