Clarity provided regarding working hours for international students in Canada

Canada's immigration authorities have clarified the rules regarding working for international students studying in Canada. According to a report by The Times of India, students will be able to work only if it is permitted in their study permit.

According to the rules, during the study session, students will be able to work a maximum of 24 hours per week off-campus. If students violate these working conditions, they may have to face serious consequences. Due to this violation, the student may lose their student status.

Furthermore, if a student works in an unauthorized manner, a permanent record of fraud can be created against them in IRCC. In addition, such students can also be banned from returning to the country for up to five years.

On the other hand, the British government has provided relief to Indian students by changing its previous decision regarding graduate visas. According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, international students who obtain a degree from selected universities in Britain will now get the opportunity to stay in Britain and find jobs and work for up to 2 years after completing their studies.

As stated in the British government's budget document, for students of universities that comply with the rules and succeed in getting employment for students, the duration of the graduate visa will be increased from 18 months to 2 years. Earlier, the government had decided to reduce this duration from 2 years to 18 months, which was to come into effect from January 2027.

University Living Founder and CEO Saurabh Arora has stated that this decision is beneficial for Indian students, as they will get more time for professional networks and experience. He has advised that students should check its eligibility, tuition fees and living expenses while choosing a university. He further added that getting a visa provides a job opportunity, but there is no guarantee of a job.

In the US too, discussions are underway regarding changes in the rules of the OPT program for foreign students, in which a proposal has been put forward by the Department of Homeland Security for a fee of $70,000 as an initial fee and $30,000 thereafter, which has not yet come into effect.