Did you know that international students can work in Canada full-time? Yup, this is true.
From the very beginning, when some of us immigrated to Canada via education path, we faced the reality and the law - international students can work in Canada for up to 20 hours per week (part-time). How so? We also have to earn money to pay for rent and food...
In 2022, the Government of Canada decided to support Canadian economy and students by issuing a temporary law amendment known as Public Policy. It permits all international students to work full-time (more than 30 hours per week) and not break the law by doing so! This policy is valid from November 15, 2022 to December 31, 2023.
Of course, all students were delighted! I would also be glad, were I still a student!
BUT! Many people forget about the major part- they have to check the so-called “eligibility” factor.
According to the policy, a student is eligible for full-time employment if:
A student already has a study permit and is studying at an educational institution at a full-time program and the educational institution has a DLI number.
Or
A student has applied for initial Study Permit or renewal on or before October 7, 2022.
There are other requirements too but the most important aspect is the SUBMISSION DATE of your study permit!
If you applied for a study permit before October 7, 2022, then you can work full-time in Canada during your studies. However, for example, if you applied before October 7, 2022 and your study permit expires on May 30, 2023, and you plan to apply for an extension, then you can only work full-time until May 30, 2023. For the remainder the policy time, you can only work part-time.
Dear students, I kindly ask you to be careful and read the requirements of each program! This is very important so you are always up to date and don't violate the immigration law.
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