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I have seen many People asking here and there about Proposed Changes to Immigration for Students entering Jan 2014.
I will try to cover the whole Story from Start to Its latest Updates.
Changes were Proposed On 28th of DECEMBER 2012 on CIC's Official Website. You Can Check it Out In Detail from the Link.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-28.asp
The Most Important Point This Article Stated Is.
Students Won't Need a Separate OFF Campus Work Permit, They will be Allowed to Work 20 Hours On Their Study Permits On Entry .
However this was Only Proposed Changes which Were Presented to the Stakeholders for Comments of 45 Days.
After 45 Days of Its Submission to Canada Gazette They Provided Comments On It. Source of the file is In Link I Will Highlight only Off campus Work Permit Comments.
Comments on Proposed Changes : http://www.cbie-bcei.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CBIE-Recommendations-to-CIC-February-2013.pdf
Off-Campus Work
- CBIE supports the proposal for automatic off-campus work authorization for study permit holders.
This is a highly positive change that will reduce bureaucracy and allow students to engage in work
without undue delay. CBIE members are highly supportive of this measure.
- In the off-campus work permission section, we ask that this text be reinstated: “work authorization
commences immediately at the beginning of studies.”
- CBIE urges that the co-op work permit be included in this measure, where students have been
admitted to a co-op program that meets all other requirements. We understand that there is concern
in regard to the percentage of time spent in working vis-à-vis time spent in studying within co-op
programs. However we do not see any need to re-examine the 50% criterion which was determined
several years ago in consultation between CIC and CBIE.
- Moreover, CBIE asks that the text of the proposed regulations be clarified to preserve:
o Current provisions of the off-campus work permit (full-time work in the 90 days following
program completion to facilitate transition to post-graduation work).
o Current provisions pertaining to on-campus work authorization.
- CBIE urges CIC to disseminate clear information to employers – by direct communications and on the
website – regarding hiring international graduates in the transition period between program
completion and the arrival of the post-graduation work permit, to ensure employer access to
qualified candidates and ensure that graduates are not declined through misunderstanding.
CBIE recommends that students who arrive in Canada prior to the automatic work permit provision
benefit from the new provision as it comes into effect, without having to apply for a new study
permit.
These were the Comments Provided on The Proposed Changes Which Is Positive About Off Campus Work Permits.
Now in Present Situation And the Latest Update is
Dear stakeholder,
The purpose of this message is to provide an update on the timing of the implementation of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) proposed International Student Program regulations.
As you are aware, and as was discussed during cross-country consultations on this subject this past winter, the proposed regulations were pre-published in the Canada Gazette for a 45-day public comment on December 29, 2012. The Department is currently assessing and duly considering the comments that were received both during the 45-day comment period as well as at consultation sessions. As per the pre-publication document, the regulations were planned to come into force as of January 1, 2014, following final publication of the regulatory amendments in the Canada Gazette.
Final published regulations were planned for June 2013. However, the publication has not yet occurred and will likely be delayed until this coming fall. The proposed regulations have not, therefore, yet passed into law.
Given the delay in the publication date, CIC plans to postpone the coming into force of regulations until spring 2014, noting that the final regulatory package, including the coming into force date, is still subject to final Cabinet approval.
The proposed reforms are intended to address program integrity concerns by ensuring students are studying throughout their period of authorized stay in Canada, and attending quality, genuine educational institutions. It is anticipated that these measures will help reduce instances of fraud within the program, improve overall services to international students and educational institutions, and strengthen Canada’s overall image as a study destination of choice for prospective students.
In support of this work and in line with their jurisdiction over education, provincial and territorial governments are developing policies that will guide the designation of educational institutions for the purpose of hosting international students.
We hope that this additional time will not only assist provinces and territories in their efforts to finalize their educational institution designation policies but also allow educational institutions adequate time to undergo the designation processes that provinces and territories will undertake in support of this initiative.
Should you have any questions about this update, please contact Melissa Fama at CIC (Melissa.fama@cic.gc.ca) or your provincial representative.
Hope this Clarify Your Doubts
I have seen many People asking here and there about Proposed Changes to Immigration for Students entering Jan 2014.
I will try to cover the whole Story from Start to Its latest Updates.
Changes were Proposed On 28th of DECEMBER 2012 on CIC's Official Website. You Can Check it Out In Detail from the Link.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-28.asp
The Most Important Point This Article Stated Is.
Students Won't Need a Separate OFF Campus Work Permit, They will be Allowed to Work 20 Hours On Their Study Permits On Entry .
However this was Only Proposed Changes which Were Presented to the Stakeholders for Comments of 45 Days.
After 45 Days of Its Submission to Canada Gazette They Provided Comments On It. Source of the file is In Link I Will Highlight only Off campus Work Permit Comments.
Comments on Proposed Changes : http://www.cbie-bcei.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CBIE-Recommendations-to-CIC-February-2013.pdf
Off-Campus Work
- CBIE supports the proposal for automatic off-campus work authorization for study permit holders.
This is a highly positive change that will reduce bureaucracy and allow students to engage in work
without undue delay. CBIE members are highly supportive of this measure.
- In the off-campus work permission section, we ask that this text be reinstated: “work authorization
commences immediately at the beginning of studies.”
- CBIE urges that the co-op work permit be included in this measure, where students have been
admitted to a co-op program that meets all other requirements. We understand that there is concern
in regard to the percentage of time spent in working vis-à-vis time spent in studying within co-op
programs. However we do not see any need to re-examine the 50% criterion which was determined
several years ago in consultation between CIC and CBIE.
- Moreover, CBIE asks that the text of the proposed regulations be clarified to preserve:
o Current provisions of the off-campus work permit (full-time work in the 90 days following
program completion to facilitate transition to post-graduation work).
o Current provisions pertaining to on-campus work authorization.
- CBIE urges CIC to disseminate clear information to employers – by direct communications and on the
website – regarding hiring international graduates in the transition period between program
completion and the arrival of the post-graduation work permit, to ensure employer access to
qualified candidates and ensure that graduates are not declined through misunderstanding.
CBIE recommends that students who arrive in Canada prior to the automatic work permit provision
benefit from the new provision as it comes into effect, without having to apply for a new study
permit.
These were the Comments Provided on The Proposed Changes Which Is Positive About Off Campus Work Permits.
Now in Present Situation And the Latest Update is
Dear stakeholder,
The purpose of this message is to provide an update on the timing of the implementation of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) proposed International Student Program regulations.
As you are aware, and as was discussed during cross-country consultations on this subject this past winter, the proposed regulations were pre-published in the Canada Gazette for a 45-day public comment on December 29, 2012. The Department is currently assessing and duly considering the comments that were received both during the 45-day comment period as well as at consultation sessions. As per the pre-publication document, the regulations were planned to come into force as of January 1, 2014, following final publication of the regulatory amendments in the Canada Gazette.
Final published regulations were planned for June 2013. However, the publication has not yet occurred and will likely be delayed until this coming fall. The proposed regulations have not, therefore, yet passed into law.
Given the delay in the publication date, CIC plans to postpone the coming into force of regulations until spring 2014, noting that the final regulatory package, including the coming into force date, is still subject to final Cabinet approval.
The proposed reforms are intended to address program integrity concerns by ensuring students are studying throughout their period of authorized stay in Canada, and attending quality, genuine educational institutions. It is anticipated that these measures will help reduce instances of fraud within the program, improve overall services to international students and educational institutions, and strengthen Canada’s overall image as a study destination of choice for prospective students.
In support of this work and in line with their jurisdiction over education, provincial and territorial governments are developing policies that will guide the designation of educational institutions for the purpose of hosting international students.
We hope that this additional time will not only assist provinces and territories in their efforts to finalize their educational institution designation policies but also allow educational institutions adequate time to undergo the designation processes that provinces and territories will undertake in support of this initiative.
Should you have any questions about this update, please contact Melissa Fama at CIC (Melissa.fama@cic.gc.ca) or your provincial representative.
Hope this Clarify Your Doubts
