Latest update on International Student Program.
Today, The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced updates to the International Student Program, focusing on off-campus work hours, institutional regulations, and compliance measures. Effective immediately:
- Work Hour Limits: Eligible international students can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic sessions.
- Permit for Institution Change: Students must apply for and receive approval for a new study permit before switching learning institutions.
- Institutional Accountability: Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) must comply with reporting and acceptance letter verification requirements. Failure to comply may result in suspension from admitting international students for up to a year.
These changes aim to enhance oversight, support students, and maintain the integrity of Canada’s International Student Program.
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Latest update on International Student Program.

Today, The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced updates to the International Student Program, focusing on off-campus work hours, institutional regulations, and compliance measures. Effective immediately:
- Work Hour Limits: Eligible international students can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic sessions.
- Permit for Institution Change: Students must apply for and receive approval for a new study permit before switching learning institutions.
- Institutional Accountability: Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) must comply with reporting and acceptance letter verification requirements. Failure to comply may result in suspension from admitting international students for up to a year.
These changes aim to enhance oversight, support students, and maintain the integrity of Canada’s International Student Program.