On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization assessed
COVID-19 as a pandemic. The Canadian government has unveiled
aggressive new measures to contain the coronavirus and this has
direct impact on Canadian immigration. This bulletin will provide a
summary of the key immigration updates for the period between March
24, 2020 and April 22, 2020.
International Students
On April 22, 2020, Immigration Canada announced international
students would be permitted to work more than 20 hours
per week while classes are in session, provided they are working in
an essential service or function, such as health care,
critical infrastructure, or
the supply of food or other critical goods. This temporary rule
change will be in place until August 31, 2020.
