JUST IN: International students in Canada can now start working for 24 hours per week when the school is in session.
And effective immediately, those changing their schools while already in Canada will now have to apply for a new study permit.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, confirmed that new regulations impacting the International Student Program have now taken effect, including the change to the number of hours international students may work off campus that was proposed earlier this year. With this change, eligible students can now work up to 24 hours per week off campus while their classes are in session.
According to IRCC, Moving forward, international students must apply and be approved for a new study permit before changing learning institutions. This change is in line with the important work IRCC is doing to strengthen the integrity of the International Student Program. More information on this is available here.
Designated learning institutions (DLIs) play an important role in protecting the student program against misuse. Since 2015, IRCC has been working with DLIs to strengthen student compliance reporting. There will now be consequences for DLIs that fail to submit compliance reports or verify acceptance letters. With this change, a DLI could be suspended from welcoming new international students for up to a year for failing to provide the required information.
These improvements will provide greater oversight while supporting international students and safeguarding their academic experiences in Canada.
Details available here
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