Temporary changes for working hours for international students

How many hours you can work off campus:

During regular school terms/semesters

You can work up to 20 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.

"Who can work more than 20 hours per week off campus"

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 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:

• You must ensure we received your application for this study permit (including extensions) on or before October 7, 2022.
• You must have an off-campus work authorization on your study permit.
• You must be either in Canada or coming to Canada by December 31, 2023.