International Student Faces Removal from Canada for Unauthorized Work Hours

International students in Canada often believe they can exceed the 20-hour weekly work limit during their studies without facing repercussions. However, one applicant learned the hard way that this assumption can lead to severe consequences.

This particular student pushed their luck too far by working unauthorized hours. When they went to the port of entry to apply for a CO-OP, they were caught red-handed. The student attempted to deceive the officer and withdraw the application, but the officer retrieved the Record of Employment and drafted an A.44 report.

The counsel of the minister then brought the applicant before the Immigration Division (ID), resulting in the issuance of a removal order. A subsequent Judicial Review (JR) was dismissed, sealing the student's fate.

This case underscores the critical importance of adhering to the regulations set by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Prevention is indeed wisdom when navigating the complexities of Canadian immigration laws.