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We trust that this information will assist you “=! [requester] Representatives Mailbox De: Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] This isa follow up. We have note received the response which is beyond 20 days. Sent from my iPhone On 22 Nov 2024, at 20:25, wrote: Name: License Dear [requester], lam writing to request clarification on a policy question regarding eligibility for clinical fellowship work experience in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). I have reviewed Federal Court cases and found no such case law clarifying the exclusion or inclusion of such experience. Scenario: Many foreign medical professionals, such as doctors, come to Canada for clinical fellowships to specialize in their respective fields. These fellowships often result in certificates granted by university-affiliated hospitals such as UBC or McGill, and the fellows obtain relevant experience letters. This work is typically performed under a University-specific work permit (e.g., authorized under R205(c)(ii) - C45), not under a study permit. Fellows also obtain the required licenses from provincial bodies to practice patient care during their fellowship, and their work is aligned with TEER 0 or 1 occupations under NOC (e.g., NOC 31301 - Specialist Physicians). However, remuneration for these fellowships often originates from foreign institutions. For instance: 1. 1. Scenario A: The wage is paid entirely by the fellow's home institution (e.g., a foreign hospital or university). 2. 2. Scenario B: The wage is paid by private (non-tax-funded) Canadian sources, such as stipends or grants administered by the host university in Canada. oozes

Key Question: : Under the CEC eligibility criteria, work experience must be paid, authorized, and aligned with the required TEER categories. However, the CEC Ministerial Instructions and IRPR do not explicitly state whether the source of remuneration (foreign vs. Canadian) affects eligibility. Could you confirm whether: 1. 1. Work performed during such fellowships in Canada, under valid work permits, would qualify as Canadian work experience under CEC, particularly when remuneration is paid: a. Entirely by foreign sources (Scenario A). b. By private, non-tax-funded Canadian sources (Scenario B). 2. 2. The absence of Canadian tax documents (e.g., T4 slips) impacts the assessment of whether such experience qualifies as "paid work," Context: This clarification is essential for foreign nationals considering clinical fellowships as a pathway to permanent residence under CEC, particularly given the ambiguity regarding remuneration and documentation requirements. Thank you for your attention to this matter. | appreciate your guidance and look forward to hearing back from you. Regards, 002170