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tet) {tn ao ro Tee ene Archived: June 2, 2025 103123 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration IRCC) Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None [requester] you for your email correspondence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s immigration Representatives mailbox. We appreciate your patience. Question: Question A) Ifa full-time student holds an open work permit under a public policy or a closed work permit (excluding a Co- Op work permit) and works full-time while studying full time, would their work experience be considered eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) after one year, assuming the job falls under TEER 0 to 3? Please note, | understand that work experience gained through a Co-Op work permit or part-time work does not count toward CEC eligibility. Question B) Additionally, if such work experience is considered eligible, how should the applicant answer the question in the Express Entry profile that asks: "Were you a full-time student while you were working?"? If the applicant answers "Yes," the work experience will likely not be considered for [requester] you clarify the correct approach in this scenario? Answer: Work experience obtained in Canada during a period of full-time study will not be considered Canadian work experience under Express Entry and does not count towards the eligibility of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), or assigned Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, regardless of the type of work authorization held during the period. These provisions are outlined in section 87.1(3)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and in the Ministerial Instructions 15(7)(a) respectively. The definition of full-time study is determined by the applicant's learning institution. Graduates must have proof of program completion from their institution to begin accumulating work experience in Canada 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. [requester] Mailbox From Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[IRCC Immigration Representatives mailbox]> Subject: [requester]

$.19(1) ee Dear [requester], — : My name is [requester] | am a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). | would appreciate your guidance on the following matter, Question A) Ifa full-time student holds an open work permit under a public policy or a closed work permit (excluding a Co- Op work permit) and works full-time while studying full time, would their work experience be considered eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) after one year, assuming the job falls under TEER Oto 3? Please note, | understand that work experience gained through a Co-Op work permit or part-time work does not count toward CEC eligibility Question B) Additionally, if such work experience is considered eligible, how should the applicant answer the question in the Express Entry profile that asks: "Were you a full-time student while you were working?"? If the applicant answers "Yes," the work experience will likely not be considered for [requester] you clarify the correct approach in this scenario? Thank you for your time and assistance. [requester]

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