24-Hour Student Visa Work Tracker
Track your weekly shifts to ensure strict compliance with IRCC's new 24-hour work limit for international students.
24-Hour Week Tracker
Log your shifts for the week to ensure you do not violate your study permit conditions.
Monday
0hrs
Tuesday
4hrs
Wednesday
0hrs
Thursday
4hrs
Friday
5hrs
Saturday
8hrs
Sunday
0hrs
$
Total Weekly Hours
21
Limit: 24 hrs
Compliant (3 hrs left)
Estimated Gross Pay
$369.60
Before tax and deductions
Unlike Australia which allows averaging over a fortnight, IRCC evaluates your hours strictly on a weekly basis. You cannot exceed 24 hours in any single week during the term.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of late 2024, the permanent rule allows eligible international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during regular academic sessions. This replaced the previous 20-hour limit and the temporary pandemic-era unlimited hours.
No. The IRCC limit is strictly 24 hours per week. You cannot work 10 hours one week and 38 hours the next to average it out. Exceeding 24 hours in any single academic week is a violation of your study permit conditions.
Yes, during scheduled academic breaks (like the summer holidays, winter break, or reading week), you are permitted to work full-time (unlimited hours) provided you were enrolled full-time before the break and intend to return full-time after.
Working more than 24 hours per week during an academic session is a violation of your study permit conditions. This can result in your study permit being revoked, deportation, and being banned from applying for future Canadian visas or permanent residency.