Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n During the ongoing economic recovery, employers are grappling with significant challenges in hiring and retaining workers. The Canadian government is actively implementing measures to meet these labor demands.<\/p>\n October 7, 2022\u2014Ottawa\u2014<\/strong>Minister Sean Fraser of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced a temporary suspension of the 20-hour-per-week cap on off-campus work for eligible post-secondary students during class sessions. This change will be effective from November 15, 2022, to December 31, 2023.<\/p>\n This initiative allows international students in Canada with off-campus work authorization to exceed the current work-hour limit. Students with pending study permit applications as of today will also benefit, contingent on application approval.<\/p>\n This policy aims to offer international students more work experience opportunities while supporting Canada’s post-pandemic economic expansion. Over 500,000 international students in Canada can now work additional hours, helping to alleviate labor shortages. Students must continue to balance work and study commitments, as those not maintaining full-time study status are ineligible for off-campus work.<\/p>\n In addition, IRCC is piloting automated processing for study permit extensions, targeting applications with high approval rates. This will expedite the process for some applicants, enhancing client service. A successful pilot could lead to broader implementation, reducing processing times and allowing officers to focus on complex cases.<\/p>\n Recent measures for international students include:<\/p>\n IRCC continues to enhance the immigration system to reduce wait times, cut application backlogs, and improve the client experience.<\/p>\n \u201cWith economic growth outpacing the hiring rate, Canada must explore all options to ensure we have the skills and workforce necessary for continued growth. Immigration is vital for tackling labor shortages. Allowing international students to work more helps meet immediate needs across sectors, offering students valuable work experience and contributing to our recovery and long-term prosperity.\u201d \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Contacts Only<\/strong><\/p>\n Vincent Hughes<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> The temporary policy allows students to work more hours, giving them a chance to gain valuable work experience in Canada.<\/p>\n No, only specific applications meeting certain criteria will be automated; other applications will be manually reviewed.<\/p>\n Yes, measures include provisions for those studying online from abroad, aiding their transition.<\/p>\n In 2021, the approval rate was 97%, and in 2022, it remained high at 96%.<\/p>\n Visit the official guide on working off-campus<\/a> for international students.<\/p>\n For further details, Read our immigration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4854,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4856"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4856\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}News Release: Addressing Labor Shortages<\/h2>\n
Temporary Change in Off-Campus Work Hours<\/h2>\n
Details of the New Policy<\/h3>\n
Automation Pilot for Study Permit Extensions<\/h3>\n
Additional Initiatives for Students<\/h3>\n
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Minister’s Statement<\/h2>\n
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Key Facts<\/h2>\n
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Related Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
vincent.hughes@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs<\/h2>\n
How does the policy change benefit international students?<\/h3>\n
Is the automation pilot for all study permit extensions?<\/h3>\n
Will the new measures affect students studying online?<\/h3>\n
What is the approval rate for study permit extensions?<\/h3>\n
Where can I find more information on off-campus work?<\/h3>\n