Overview

• 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.