International Students who attend UNBC or CNC will be able to work 24 hours per week starting in September according to amendment made by the federal government this week.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated the new work limit comes as Ottawa clamps down on a surge in international student enrolments across the country.
UNBC Associate Registrar – International, Amy Beyer told Vista Radio the timing of the announcement buys the university time so they can inform global students of their permit requirements.
“For students coming in and returning in the fall, it gives us a little bit more time to prepare – it’s nice to have this information in advance as much as possible.”
“We do provide students with advice on how to best follow the rules and regulations of their study permits and that is kind of the role we take in supporting them in understanding what the regulations are for them.
The federal Liberals temporarily waived the 20-hour cap on work hours for international students during the COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to ease labour shortages.
Miller noted Ottawa is setting the cap at 24 hours because it seems “reasonable,” to allow students to work three full eight-hour shifts per week.
There are no limits on the number of hours international students can work when they’re not actively enrolled in class, such as during the summer.
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