As you prepare to embark on your educational journey in Canada this September, it’s crucial to stay updated on the latest work and study regulations to ensure a smooth experience. Here’s what you need to know:
Tips for Achieving Academic Success in Canada
- Complete Your Studies on Time: Stay on track and finish your program within the designated timeframe. Delays can impact your study permit and future work opportunities.
- Avoid Unscheduled Breaks: Only take breaks that are officially part of your institution’s academic calendar. Unscheduled breaks can disrupt your study plan and affect your PGWP eligibility.
- Stay Focused on Your Current Institution: Avoid transferring institutions based on external influences, as it can cause delays and impact your study permit or PGWP eligibility.
- Plan Your Work and Study Schedule Wisely: Balance your work and study commitments carefully. Ensure your job does not interfere with your academic performance, as maintaining good grades is essential for your study permit and PGWP.
- Submit Assignments on Time: Timely submission of assignments is crucial, as each one contributes to your final grade. Delays can negatively impact your overall performance.
- Avoid Paraphrasing: Ensure all your work is original. Plagiarism or excessive paraphrasing can lead to academic penalties and affect your grades.
- Understand Each Assignment’s Weight: Recognize that each assignment contributes to your final grade. Pay attention to their importance and complete them diligently.
- Stay Informed About Policy Changes: Immigration regulations can change. Regularly check for updates from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and consult with your education consultancy.
- Consult Before Making Major Decisions: Always seek advice from a trusted education consultant before making significant decisions like changing courses or institutions, as these can impact your study permit status and future work opportunities.
Guidelines for International Students on Working During Studies and with a PGWP in Canada
Work Hours During Studies:
- Full-Time Study: You are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during regular semesters. Starting September 2024, this limit is expected to increase to 24 hours per week.
- Part-Time Study: Working is not permitted during regular semesters.
Work During Breaks:
- You can work full-time during scheduled breaks such as summer or winter vacations.
Part-Time Work During Final Semester:
- If you are studying part-time in your final semester, you are eligible to work part-time.
Work After Completing Studies:
- While waiting for your grades, you may work part-time.
- If you’ve received your grades but haven’t applied for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), you cannot work.
- Once you apply for a PGWP, you can start working full-time.
Work Between Programs:
- If there’s a gap of less than 150 days between completing one program and starting the next, you may work full-time during the gap.
Implied Status and PGWP:
- If you have applied for a PGWP and are under implied status while waiting for a study permit extension, you cannot work until your PGWP is valid.
Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
- Starting February 2024, graduates from master’s degree programs of less than two years may be eligible for a 3-year PGWP if they meet specific criteria.
New Regulations on Study Mode:
- From September 2024, you must complete at least 50% of your program in-class in Canada to qualify for a PGWP.
Cap on International Student Admissions:
- Canada has introduced a two-year cap on international student admissions starting in 2024 to manage the growth of the International Student Program. This may affect future applications and the availability of study permits.
Following these guidelines will help you stay on track, complete your studies successfully, and maximize your educational experience in Canada.
For more details, contact Aura Visa & Education Consultancy at:
- Phone: +91-8219712693
- Email: info@auravisa.in
- Website: auravisa.in
Best of luck with your academic journey!
