Changes to Off-Campus Work Regulations for International Students in Canada 2025

🔔 On April 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officially updated the policy regarding off-campus work for international students:

✅ Increased the allowable off-campus work hours from 20 hours/week to 24 hours/week during regular academic sessions.
✅ Removed the previous temporary public policy that allowed students to work more than 20 hours/week.

🎯 This means:

• International students are now permitted to work up to 24 hours per week during regular school terms.

• Students can still work full-time during school-designated breaks such as summer break, winter holidays, and spring break.

📝 Note: Students must continue to maintain valid study status and comply fully with the conditions of their Study Permit.

👉 This change provides international students with better opportunities to:

• Increase their income to support living expenses.

Enhance their work experience and skills in the Canadian environment.