Does student work experience gained INSIDE CANADA while studying IN Canada count for the minimum requirements of federal skilled worker program?

[lewanjey]

Does anybody know if the student work experience mentioned in this article is differentiating between"in canada" and "outside canada" work experience?

CIC
"According to this link , Student work experience gained while you were studying in Canada or abroad counts towards the minimum requirements and
Canadian work experience gained while you were a full-time student doesn’t count towards the score used to rank your profile.
The work experience gained as a full-time student outside Canada counts towards the score used to rank your profile
."

from what I am understanding, both Canadian work experience while studying and foreign work experience while studying is counted for minimum requirement. But only foreign work while studying is taken for CRS score.
Is my understanding correct ?

 

[lewanjey]

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) does not specifically use the term "foreign work experience." Section 80 of the IRPR outlines the criteria for assessing work experience without distinguishing between Canadian and foreign experience (IRCC). However, the term "foreign work experience" is used in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria under the Ministerial Instructions respecting the Express Entry system to differentiate between work experience obtained outside Canada and Canadian work experience (Canada.ca) (Moving2Canada).

Here’s a breakdown of how these aspects apply:

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Under the FSWP, to qualify, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Work Experience: You must have at least one year of continuous full-time paid work experience (or an equivalent amount in part-time continuous work) in a skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) within the last ten years (IRCC).
• Paid Work: The work experience must be paid by wages or commissions.
• Skilled Occupation: The job must fall under NOC categories TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Under the CRS used for Express Entry, there are specific categories for awarding points:

• Foreign Work Experience: This refers to skilled work experience obtained outside Canada.
• Canadian Work Experience: This refers to skilled work experience obtained within Canada.

Points are awarded for both types of experience, and additional points can be earned under "Skill Transferability Factors" by combining Canadian and foreign work experience (Moving2Canada).

Key Differences:

• FSWP: Evaluates work experience without distinguishing between Canadian and foreign, focusing on skilled, continuous, and paid work.
• CRS: Differentiates between foreign and Canadian work experience, awarding points for each and additional points for a combination of both under skill transferability.

Relevant Regulations and Instructions:

• Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), Section 80
• Ministerial Instructions respecting the Express Entry system, Section 25

These distinctions are important for understanding how to qualify for and optimize your Express Entry profile under the FSWP. If you need further clarification or personalized advice, consulting with an immigration expert is recommended.