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Archived: June 2, 2025 10:32:43 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC 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: 1. Can foreign work experience gained remotely be counted for Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points while holding a valid study/work permit in Canada? (example: working for a foreign employer as a financial assistant, while residing in Canada) Answer: Remote work for a foreign employer while residing, studying or working in Canada may be eligible for Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points as foreign work experience under the skill transferability points, provided it meets all the requirements of the Ministerial instructions (MI) respecting the Express Entry system. Question: 2. Can this remote foreign work experience overlap with Canadian work experience? For example, if an individual works remotely for a foreign company while also working for a Canadian employer, would both experiences be recognized simultaneously for points? Answer: Applicant may claim concurrent work experience for two full-time jobs: one in Canada and one performed remotely outside [requester] skill transferability points for foreign work experience and CRS core points for Canadian work experience may be assigned simultaneously, if all the requirements of the Ml are met. Federal Skilled Worker Program selection criteria points for work experience exceeding 30 hours per week will not be assigned. Please note that the system does not currently capture remote work. Please make sure to select the country of the employer when claiming remote work performed from [requester] invited to apply, please submit an explanation detailing the remote work agreement, and the physical locations of both employer and employee. 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 De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] Hello [requester], RCC,

8.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse 1am writing as a representative to seek clarification on how remote foreign work experience is assessed for Express Entry points. Specifically:

1. 1. Can foreign work experience gained remotely be counted for Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points while holding a valid studyfwork permit in Canada? (example: working for a foreign employer as a financial assistant, while residing in Canada)

2. 2. Can this remote foreign work experience overlap with Canadian work experience? For example, if an individual works remotely for a foreign company while also working for a Canadian employer, would both experiences be recognized simultaneously for points?

| would appreciate official guidance on how IRCC interprets such cases. Regards, 00676