04/10/2023
To whom it may concern
As you may already be aware, international students are now permitted to work more than 20 hours per week in Canada. However, it's important to note that there are several criteria and conditions that must be met before working these extended hours, which many students may not be aware of.
To work more than 20 hours a week, we as international students must meet the following requirements:
🔴From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, you can work more than 20 hours per week off campus while class is in session if you
- are a study permit holder and are studying at a DLI (designated learning institution) full-time (or part-time during your final academic session) OR
- have been approved for a study permit but haven’t arrived in Canada yet
In addition, you must meet all these requirements:
🔴We received your application for this study permit (including extensions) on or before October 7, 2022.
- You have 1 of the following off-campus work authorizations printed on your study permit:
🔴May work 20 hrs. per week off campus, or full time during regular breaks, if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR.
🔴May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186(f), (v) or (w). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.
Note: If neither of these conditions are printed on your permit, you must request an amendment.
🔴You must be either in Canada or coming to Canada by December 31, 2023.
Source- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Work off campus