Hello everybody,
So I know that since independent contractors are technically self-employed, the experience you gain does not count towards CEC applications. However, I am pretty sure my job and working conditions would imply I am actually de-facto employee. Even found the NOC code that would be perfect for the position. I checked on the government website one by one so I am positive on this.
Normally, the next step would be to get ruling from CRA that this is in fact true, to count my work experience. However, since I am in a good standing with my employer, I do not want to "screw" the organization. They even agreed to hold my position for me while I am under visitors visa and waiting for the PR/work permit situation to be resolved. It's a small (operationally) non-for-profit organization that serve a large group of people. Is there anyway that I can skip CRA ruling and still count it towards my experience? Is there anybody who was in this situation and was able to get PR?
They also said they were willing to fill out an LMIA. But it would still be for a contractor position which I do not know if it is doable. Also, I do not think my academic and professional background is necessarily 'rare' or 'sought after'. So I am worried that it would be unsuccessful.
Cannot afford to enroll in another program since I would still have to pay as an international.
Any advice, past experience or assurance would be appreciated. Thank you
So I know that since independent contractors are technically self-employed, the experience you gain does not count towards CEC applications. However, I am pretty sure my job and working conditions would imply I am actually de-facto employee. Even found the NOC code that would be perfect for the position. I checked on the government website one by one so I am positive on this.
Normally, the next step would be to get ruling from CRA that this is in fact true, to count my work experience. However, since I am in a good standing with my employer, I do not want to "screw" the organization. They even agreed to hold my position for me while I am under visitors visa and waiting for the PR/work permit situation to be resolved. It's a small (operationally) non-for-profit organization that serve a large group of people. Is there anyway that I can skip CRA ruling and still count it towards my experience? Is there anybody who was in this situation and was able to get PR?
They also said they were willing to fill out an LMIA. But it would still be for a contractor position which I do not know if it is doable. Also, I do not think my academic and professional background is necessarily 'rare' or 'sought after'. So I am worried that it would be unsuccessful.
Cannot afford to enroll in another program since I would still have to pay as an international.
Any advice, past experience or assurance would be appreciated. Thank you