Starting from January 1, 2024, the cost of living financial requirement for international students will double to Canadian dollars 20,635. In addition to this, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced updates on temporary policies. Online studies will continue to count towards post-graduation work permits for students who begin a study program before September 1, 2024. However, this measure will not apply to students who start their program on or after that date. The waiver on the 20-hour limit for off-campus work , set to expire at the end of December, has been extended until April 30, 2024