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Archived: June 3, 2025 103738 AM
From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC)
Sent: [requester]
To:
[requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration IRCC)
Subject: [requester]
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 IRCC Web fortn.
Please see our response to your question.
1. 1. Question: If a person (in Canada) holds a valid study permit and a valid work permit (e.g. PGWP/Employer-Specific
WP), can he/she work full-timely while full-time studying?
‘Answer: Yes, if a candidate holds a valid study permit and a valid work permit, they can work full-time while studying
so long as they are following the conditions set out in their study and work permits.
2. 2. Question: If so, can he/she claim work experience points in CRS?
Answer: The candidate could claim CRS points under Skill Transferability factors as per the Ministerial Instructions
respecting the Express Entry system. However, as is stated in section 15(7), if the candidate is studying full time while they are
working, their work would not be eligible for CRS points.
3. 3. Question: Does this work experience CRS points fall under Federal Skilled Worker Program?
Answer: This work could count towards the minimum entry criteria for FSW and count towards the selection factors
under this program to gain points.
Please be advised that the assessment of an application is based on a case-by-case basis; each application will be considered
on its own merits, with a final decision based on a review of all the information available to the officer at the time of
decision. The onus is always on the applicant to provide sufficient documentation to satisfy an officer that they meet the
requirements.
We trust that this information will assist you
Thank you kindly,
[requester]
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Envoyé: [requester]
A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]>
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Objet: [requester]
Dear officer,
Jam writing to asking work experience related questions in Express Entry.
1. If a person (in Canada) holds a valid study permit and a valid work permit (e.g. PGWP/Employer-Specific WP), can he/she
work full-timely while full-time studying?
2. If so, can he/she claim work experience points in CRS?
3. Does this work experience CRS points fall under Federal Skilled Worker Program?
Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
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