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Immigration Update: Full-time Work for International Students

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On October 7, the honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus while class is in session.

According to an IRCC news release, if you are an International Student and you were allowed to work off-campus for 20 hours per week, you are now allowed to work full-time with no cap on the number of hours until December 31, 2023.

The announcement is part of a series of initiatives issued by the government aiming to benefit international students and graduates. Other measures recently launched include:

Are you interested in learning more about these new regulations? Join our online workshop Pathways to Permanent Residency on November 1.

Our Settlement services provide you with information, skills training, and referrals to local community resources. Our services include needs and assets assessments, one-to-one visits with a settlement worker, specialized information, employment, and family settlement workshops. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact bcsis@impactnorthshore.ca or 604-988-2931.

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