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Arehived: June 2, 2025 2:39:03 PM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To Ce: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: [requester] REP-A-2025-0828 -Due 22-Apr-25 Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives Mailbox Please 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.. If you have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the IRCC Web form. Please see our response to your question: Question: I would like to seek clarification regarding the recent addition of NOC 63100 (Insurance Agents and Brokers) to the STEM category of Express [requester] that many professionals in this occupation are self-employed, | would like to confirm whether self-employed insurance agents and brokers can qualify under this category, or if they must be employed ina salaried position to be eligible. Answer: Please be advised that we are not able to answer case-specific enquiries or intervene on a decision made by a delegated officer, as we must adhere to appropriate procedures. Case-specific enquiries should be routed via the IRCC Web form. Based on the general requirements of CBS rounds, including STEM occupations rounds, the qualifying work experience for categories may be accumulated as an employee or as self-employed. To make a successful application for Permanent Residence under the CBS, an applicant must meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry (EE) under 1 of the 3immigration programs it covers and meet all the requirements in the instructions for a round of [requester] refer to our website to learn more about Express Entry rounds of invitations: Category-based selection (CBS). Also note that work experience as self-employed is not eligible towards the minimum criteria of the Canadian Experience Class and may not be awarded Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for work in Canada in most circumstances. 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. Its 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.

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