Studying In Canada? New Off-Campus Work Rules

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May 1 2024

Canada introduces a 24-hour weekly limit on off-campus work for international students, including Indians, starting September

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Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the end of the temporary policy allowing over 20 hours of off-campus work 

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Mr Miller said students must primarily focus on their studies while allowing 24 hours of work weekly

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Recent studies in the US and Canada showed a significant decrease in academic performance among students who work over 28 hours per week

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Australia recently revised its policy to allow students to work up to 48 hours every two weeks 

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In the US, students are required to satisfy additional requirements before being allowed to work off campus

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Canada raised the minimum cost-of-living standard for study permit eligibility in December 2023

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Post-graduation work permits are unavailable for students in certain college programmes starting May 15, 2024

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However, those already enrolled in these programmes before May 15, 2024, remain eligible

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