Canada extends pandemic-era work relief measures for international students

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Canada has extended a popular Covid relief measure for international students, allowing them to work in the country after graduation, even if they haven't completed their studies in the country.
The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the distance learning measures initially put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures have significant implications for international students seeking a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Under the extended guidelines, students who completed less than 50% of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will remain eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) until December 31, 2023.
Before the pandemic, international students were required to ensure that no more than 50% of their studies were conducted online, and any time spent studying online outside of Canada did not count towards their PGWP eligibility.

However, due to the restrictions on international travel brought about by the pandemic, IRCC had temporarily removed the online study restrictions for certain students. These students fall into two categories:

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1. Those who were already enrolled in PGWP-eligible programs in progress in March 2020.
2. Students who began their PGWP-eligible programs between March 2020 and August 31, 2022.

For students falling into these categories, the time spent studying online outside of Canada prior to August 31, 2022, can be considered 100% eligible towards their PGWP. However, for students who commenced their studies between September 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, only 50% of their study time can be counted towards PGWP eligibility.

These measures and their current extension