International students to work for more than 20 hours per week
In Canada, international students can temporarily work more than 20 hours a week. According to a recent announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, students will be authorised to work more than 20 hours per week starting on November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023. (IRCC).
It is a one-time measure designed to address Canada’s labour deficit, particularly in industries where student workers have dominated, like food services, retail, and hospitality. However, there are no restrictions on the type of employment.
The new policy allows the 500,000 international students studying in Canada to work extra hours.
Who are eligible to work in Canada?
Considering the tuition price and the cost of books, rent, food and transportation, many international students must work part-time throughout their studies to afford the necessities.
International students who arrive in Canada on a visa can work without needing a work permit. Students may work off campus during an academic semester, providing they are enrolled to return to their studies in the following semester. There is no restriction on how many hours a student can work during a break from school, such as the summer or winter break.
When you are allowed to work while studying in Canada:
- Hold a valid study permit;
- If you are studying full-time at a designated learning institution
- Studying and remaining in satisfactory academic standing as determined by your institution
- Studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that is at least six months in duration and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate
- Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Why does Canada need international students for their economy?
International students pay more in tuition fees than domestic students and boost the country’s economy by spending money on goods and services. Additionally, most international students decide to remain in Canada after graduation.
Canada needs immigration to combat a record labour shortage and fill about one million job openings. Canada has unveiled its Immigration Levels Plan 2023–2025, which aims to accept 500,000 new permanent residents year by 2025 in response to the drought.
Due to their previous study experience and high fluency in English or French, international students are a helpful resource. That’s why the Canadian government wants them to integrate into the Canadian labour market as economic immigrants.
In 2022, more than 400,000 study permits were issued by IRCC.
The IRCC issued almost 452,000 study application permits between January and August 2022, and the most recent backlog data demonstrates that there is still a significant demand for them. There are now 34,000 requests for study permit extensions and 125,966 applications for research permits in the inventory. It shows that the need for international students to study in Canada is constantly increasing.
Why do students want to work in Canada?
According to recent research by the Canadian Bureau of International Education, Canada is among the top choices for international students because of its reputation for safety and stability and for being a tolerant and welcoming nation.
According to research published in July, students thought receiving a letter of acceptance from a school was the easiest part of moving to Canada.
Getting permanent residence as an international graduate-
When your educational programme is through, you can be qualified for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Depending on your study programme’s length, a PGWP entitles you to up to three years of employment in any profession. Your career with a PGWP counts toward your application for permanent residency, even though the experience you earn as a student is ineligible. A PGWP may make you eligible for permanent residence after a year of employment in Canada; however, you must also meet the requirements of the Express Entry programme.
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