Hi,
I intend to apply for the SINP Express Entry, however the information on both Federal and SINP does not provide an answer to my question.
Looking at the Federal EE profile and SINP EE individually, I meet the minimum criteria of each (67/100 and 60/100 points) and using my foreign work experience (Administrative/HR officer) was able to enter the pool.
Under the SINP, because my PhD studies at the University of Saskatchewan are counted as work experience, I can claim points as “Biologist” which is on the OID list and together with my foreign work experience as and “Administrative/HR officer” qualifies me for the SINP EE. However, in my Federal EE profile I can not claim points for my work during my PhD studies as work experience and I do not need it because my foreign work experience as “Administrative/HR officer” was sufficient to meet the required minimum points for entering the EE pool.
Now, I am wondering if being nominated by the SINP based on my “Biologist” job will be a problem because my EE profile was based on my other job experience as “Administrative/HR officer”?
Nowhere is mentioned that the points for work experience (NOCs) of the Federal EE must be the same work experience claimed under SINP EE. As long as they are not gained during the same period, that should not be a problem. I feel that this being very subjectively interpreted by the SINP and IRCC. Again, when there is no mention of this on the programs criteria, how IRCC could they say that it is not accepted? If there is, please share the source of the information with me.
Thanks for help.