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During a regularly scheduled break, how many hours can an international student work off-campus?
During a regularly scheduled break, how many hours can an international student work off-campus?
How many consecutive days can an international student work full-time during a scheduled break?
How many consecutive days can an international student work full-time during a scheduled break?
What is the maximum number of hours an international student can work off-campus during a study period?
What is the maximum number of hours an international student can work off-campus during a study period?
Can an international student work full-time during a labour action at the institution?
Can an international student work full-time during a labour action at the institution?
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During their final academic session, how many hours can an international student work off-campus if they are enrolled part-time?
During their final academic session, how many hours can an international student work off-campus if they are enrolled part-time?
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What is the maximum number of days an international student can work full-time off-campus per year?
What is the maximum number of days an international student can work full-time off-campus per year?
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Can an international student work full-time during a scheduled break preceding their last final term if they are enrolled part-time?
Can an international student work full-time during a scheduled break preceding their last final term if they are enrolled part-time?
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What is the exception to the full-time enrolment requirement for off-campus work authorization?
What is the exception to the full-time enrolment requirement for off-campus work authorization?
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Who is eligible to work off-campus?
Who is eligible to work off-campus?
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What is the restriction on the number of hours students can work on campus?
What is the restriction on the number of hours students can work on campus?
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When can students work full-time off-campus?
When can students work full-time off-campus?
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What is the maximum number of hours an eligible international student can work off-campus during study periods?
What is the maximum number of hours an eligible international student can work off-campus during study periods?
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What is required for a break to be considered a regularly scheduled break?
What is required for a break to be considered a regularly scheduled break?
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What is a requirement for an international student to be eligible to work off-campus?
What is a requirement for an international student to be eligible to work off-campus?
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How many consecutive days can a student work full-time off-campus during a regularly scheduled break?
How many consecutive days can a student work full-time off-campus during a regularly scheduled break?
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What is the total number of days a student can work full-time off-campus per year?
What is the total number of days a student can work full-time off-campus per year?
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When can an international student work full-time off-campus?
When can an international student work full-time off-campus?
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What is a condition for an international student to work full-time during regularly scheduled breaks?
What is a condition for an international student to work full-time during regularly scheduled breaks?
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Can a student work on campus during a scheduled break?
Can a student work on campus during a scheduled break?
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Can a student work part-time during their final academic session?
Can a student work part-time during their final academic session?
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Can an international student work off-campus before commencing their program of study?
Can an international student work off-campus before commencing their program of study?
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What type of program must an international student be enrolled in to be eligible to work off-campus?
What type of program must an international student be enrolled in to be eligible to work off-campus?
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Can an international student work part-time off-campus during their final academic session?
Can an international student work part-time off-campus during their final academic session?
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What is the relevance of scheduled breaks to an international student's work hours?
What is the relevance of scheduled breaks to an international student's work hours?
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Study Notes
Work Regulations for International Students
- International students can work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week during study periods.
- Students can work full-time during regularly scheduled breaks.
- Labour actions at the institution (such as a strike) do not automatically count as a scheduled break.
Eligibility to Work
- Students must hold a study permit.
- Students must be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- Students must be in an academic, vocational or professional training program (or a vocational secondary program in Quebec) that is at least 6 months in length and leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
Work Hours
- Students can work up to 20 hours per week off-campus during study periods.
- Full-time work is allowed only during regularly scheduled breaks.
- There are no restrictions on the number of hours students can work on campus in addition to working off campus.
Regularly Scheduled Breaks
- Must be noted in the institution's academic calendar.
- Students must be enrolled full-time both before and after the break.
- Right to work full-time off-campus can be no longer than 150 consecutive days and no more than a total of 180 days each year.
- Choosing to take courses during the scheduled break does not impact eligibility to work.
Final Academic Session
- International students enrolled part-time in their final academic session are authorized to work up to 20 hours off-campus.
- Students can also work full-time during the scheduled break preceding their last final term.
Exchange Students
- Exchange students who hold a study permit and are enrolled in full-time studies at a DLI are eligible to work off-campus.
- Eligible students can work on campus in addition to working off campus.
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