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Canada sets this condition for international students looking to work there

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada emphasized that off-campus employment is capped at 24 hours per week during academic sessions. Working without proper authorization carries severe penalties, such as deportation, a permanent fraud record, and a five-year ban from re-entering Canada. Additionally, graduates who apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit may work full-time while waiting for a decision, provided they complied with prior regulations.

Key points

  • Holding an active study permit does not grant an automatic legal right to work within Can…: Holding an active study permit does not grant an automatic legal right to work within Canada.
  • Breaching employment conditions risks immediate removal from the country and the rejectio…: Breaching employment conditions risks immediate removal from the country and the rejection of future permit applications.
  • Authorities urge students to avoid employment scams that demand payment for jobs or offer…: Authorities urge students to avoid employment scams that demand payment for jobs or offer lodging instead of wages.

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Canada's immigration authority has issued a fresh reminder to international students, warning that they can work in the country only if their study permit explicitly allows it and that violating work conditions could have serious consequences, including the loss of student status and possible removal from Canada. In a recent post, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) highlighted key rules that international students must follow while working during their studies. The agency said students can only work in Canada if the conditions listed on their study permit authorize them to work on or off campus. “Important information for international students who plan to work while studying:

• You can only work in Canada as an international student if your study permit conditions say you can.

• If you are eligible to work off campus, you can only work up to 24 hours per week while classes are in session.

• Working more than you are allowed is a violation of your study permit conditions, which can have serious consequences,” wrote IRCC in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).

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