There are rich Canadian students too, don’t they deserve the benefit? From the point of view of a government of Canada, I understand why they won't expand CESB to international students. Students, including those studying abroad, are eligible for the CESB if they are: There are no age restrictions for who is eligible for the CESB. When applying, students must attest that for reasons related to COVID-19 they are: For those seeking work but unable to find it, they must continue to actively look for a job to be eligible for the CESB. Students who have graduated from or left their post-secondary studies no earlier than December 2019, 3. Evidence of a student’s active job search includes: Eligible students can receive $1,250 per month, plus an additional $750 per month if they have dependants or a disability, for a maximum of $2,000 per month. For example, a full-time student who does not have time to work is not eligible. Non-citizens, such as international students, cannot claim the emergency benefit. A student with a disability must attest to having an impairment, such as a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment, or a functional limitation—whether permanent or episodic in nature, or evident or not—that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. I thought Canadians are friendly but some in this thread seem xenophobic. a birth certificate or adoption certificate for the dependent. Do not take my word for it though. Cheers! We also have to pay taxes so I'm pretty sure that $9B have our part in it too. Some of us are actually just rich enough to afford UW but major compromise in literally everything else even food and basic needs. Individuals in self-isolation/quarantine include: Individuals providing care to others include: In addition, students studying abroad are considered “unable to work” if: Note that someone who is unable to work due to reasons other than COVID-19 is not eligible for the CESB. You will not receive a reply. Students enrolled in CEGEP, and students who graduated from their CEGEP program no earlier than December 2019, can also apply for the CESB. As immigration services pointed many times: international students are not here to fund their studies through work. mothgirl. It’s what canada does best. But the maintenance of my BMW is adding up! They are eligible for CERB because they lost a job due to COVID, and made at least 5000 last year, in which they paid taxes on it. Unofficial student and alumni-run Reddit for University of Waterloo community. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. To be considered a post-secondary program for the purpose of the CESB, a program must meet all of the following criteria: Failure to meet any of the three criteria listed above would make a person ineligible. No logic to pay to internationsl students..when they come here they are needed to bring all the expenses they need for their studies. Students who have completed, or will complete, high school in 2020 and have applied for a post‑secondary education program that begins before February 1, 2021. International students, temporary workers who have a Social Insurance Number beginning with “9”, and non‑resident students with international tax numbers are not eligible for the CESB. They should keep records to support their attestation at a future date. I would assume that CESB will be too. They were speaking to Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough. Students are not eligible for the CESB if they are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) or Employment Insurance benefits for the same four-week period as their current application. Canada's emergency benefit for students (CESB) was just announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and it's going to provide immediate help for students across the country. International students in Canada without SIN may still be eligible if they meet all other requirements. I think it is impossible to tell who is rich and who isn't. We pay tuition, same as you, and we're affected by this more than you may think. Be generous. The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides emergency financial relief to students and recent graduates who are unable to work, or unable to find work, due to reasons related to COVID-19. A student with a dependent is someone who has at least one child (including an adopted child, a stepchild or a foster child) under the age of 12, or a person with disability who is wholly dependent on them or their spouse/common-law partner. a Canadian citizen, including dual citizens; working but unable to make more than $1,000 (before taxes) over the four-week period for which they are applying. those taking care of children because their care facility or school is closed due to COVID-19. 2 months ago. Post-secondary students and those who recently left or graduated from a post-secondary program should have documents showing that: New post-secondary students with classes starting on or before February 1, 2021, who were not enrolled in high school in 2020 should have documents showing that: their application for admission into a post-secondary program was accepted before the four-week CESB period for which they applied. Non-citizens, such as international students, cannot claim the emergency benefit. But it's bc of trolls like you that people feel like we're making a mistake leaving our loved ones to come to a far away land in search of a better life. This also applies to students receiving their high school equivalency. Edit : No we can't ! However, international students are going to be allowed to work more than the current maximum of 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. International students aren't currently included in the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), but they're hoping to change that — and they have good reason for it.. Each year, Canada welcomes 642,000 international students to study at post-secondary institutions across the country, and it has the third largest international student population in the world. Job Bank provides useful tools to document job search efforts; emails to prospective employers and responses to employers who contacted them; emails or documentation of enrollment and communication efforts with an employment agency; screen shots or links to job postings or copies of job ads, flyers, postings, etc. they were attending classes or examinations in a post-secondary program any time between December 2019 and August 31, 2020 (e.g. they applied for admission into a post-secondary program that would start before February 1, 2021. So maybe not everyone is the same. international students will not be eligible for the CESB. they completed all requirements for high school graduation (they have finished their classes and their grades have been finalized); and. Good. Students working full-time or part-time can earn up to $1,000 (before taxes) during the four-week period for which they are applying for the CESB. Close. Unfortunately, international students aren't eligible for the CESB. Individuals who received the CESB for a given period and still cannot find work due to COVID-19, or cannot earn more than $1,000, can re-apply for each CESB eligibility period for which they are eligible. I am also an international student, and as much as I would love to get free money, from objective point of view I completely understand why we won't. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. If requested in future, they must provide evidence of attending a post-secondary program before February 1 2021. a note from a doctor or other regulated medical professional; proof of disability support from (i) the federal government or a provincial government or (ii) from an educational institution that you currently attend or have previously attended; or. Such reasons could include being in quarantine or ill, taking care of someone who is vulnerable to COVID-19 or taking care of dependants while their school or care facility is closed. taxable benefits and allowances provided by an employer; honoraria (e.g. Three categories of students are eligible for the CESB: 1. The CESB is available for four months from May 2020 to August 2020, but students will be able to retroactively apply for this benefit until September 30, 2020. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may ask them to provide information later to verify that they have been looking for work during the eligibility period(s) for which they applied. SMH! Cookies help us deliver our Services. international students will not be eligible for the CESB. documents showing they are only allowed to work on campus; emails or letters to demonstrate their job search and intentions to work on campus; or. They do not have to provide documents as part of their CESB application. From: Employment and Social Development Canada. Now they can’t use it to make their BMW payments. But it is how it is. Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, go fuck yourself. Students will receive a T4A slip that includes the CESB they received to use for filing their 2020 income tax returns. have stopped working due to COVID-19 or have not voluntarily quit their job earned an income of at least CA$5,000 in 2019 or in the 12 months prior to the date of their application. Some were lucky enough to qualify for CERB though. they contacted the Canadian Embassy to be repatriated and are waiting to return to Canada. Non-citizens, such as international students, cannot claim the emergency benefit. With the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), eligible students can get $1,250 a month from May to August. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. The $1,000 includes: If a recipient is later deemed to be ineligible—for example, because they earned more than $1,000 before taxes during the four-week period for which they received the benefit—they would need to repay the CESB through their CRA My Account. Which is good because even though I'm Canadian I don't qualify for any of their financial aid. confirmation of other benefits such as the Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependents. It is also available for those who are working but not making more than $1,000 (before taxes) over the four-week period for which they are applying. Students are only eligible to receive one top-up of $750 per month.