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s.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse Archived: June 3, 2025 10:30:12 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: [requester] -Due 17-Apr-25 Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives [requester] note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. Ifyou have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the [RCC Web form. Please see our response to your question. ae For the economic classes under the permanent residence programs, work is defined in subsection 73(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations as follows: “Despite the definition work in section 2, for the purposes of this Division, work means an activity for which wages are paid or commission is earned.” Please note that company shares in lieu of salary, would not generally be considered a wage and therefore such experience would not count as work under the Canadian Experience Class. Please be advised that the assessment of an application is conducted on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the specific circumstances and the supporting documentation available to the officer. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate that they meet the requirements. We trust that this information will be of assistance to you. Thank you kindly, [requester] From: [requester] Sent: [requester] To: immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]> Subject: [requester] CAUTION: This email originated from outside the Government of [requester] not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the contentis safe. ATTENTION: Ce courriel provient de I'extérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas sur les liens et n'ouvrez pas les piéces jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez l'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sar. Hello, am seeking clarification regarding the eligibility criteria for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system, specifically concerning compensation structure If an individual is compensated in company shares (equity) instead of a conventional salary, would this remuneration be 000253

considered as "paid work experience" under the CEC requirements? : | would appreciate your guidance on whether such an arrangement aligns with the definition of paid employment under Canadian immigration regulations. If there are any specific policies or references that address this matter, please do share them. Thank you for your time and assistance. | look forward to your response. [NAME REDACTED]