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News and events
News
Off-campus work hours increased from 20 to 24 hours
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a statement on November 15, 2024, declaring that international students in Canada may now work up to 24 hours per week for off-campus employment. This is an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours per week. This change in policy is effective from November 15, 2024 onward.
Temporary immigration measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon
As a result of the ongoing conflict between the Government of Israel and Hezbollah, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced temporary measures to support Lebanese nationals already in Canada who are currently unable to return home.
IRCC announces changes for temporary residence programs
On September 18, 2024, IRCC announced several changes which will impact international students and workers in Canada.
Events
Immigration Information Session: Extend Your Study Permit
Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about extending your study permit/co-op work permit. We will discuss immigration policy related to study permit extensions, maintained status, work authorizations, when and how to extend, adding dependents to your application, and more.
Immigration Information Session: Permanent Residence - OINP (MA and PhD)
Have you been wondering how to become a permanent resident in Canada through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)? Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about the OINP and the current requirements to apply for permanent residency under the Masters Graduate Stream and PhD Graduate Stream.
Immigration “Ask Me Anything” Series – Recent Immigration Updates
Well, not anything! But if you have an immigration question that you'd like to ask one of Waterloo's immigration consultants and learn a bit about a highlighted immigration topic, please join us! Every "Ask Me Anything" session will focus on a specific immigration topic for the first 20 minutes. The remaining 20 minutes will be available for a question and answer period. Your question doesn't have to be about the main topic: as long as it is related to immigration.