[911] I really need help!

[michen00]

Hi everyone, I have a question, can you help?

I am currently holding PSWP, I graduated from business program in Alberta, Canada. However, I have enough working experience based on hours as a LINE COOK in the restaurant, and I got the employment letter from Employer said I have been working part time since 2016 till now (2019)

Can I start my Express Entry application? or I am not qualified based on the work requirement? Do the education and work have to be related?

Thank you so much

 

[Holyange]

What is the NOC code of your work experience ?

 

[Melchett]

As a Line Cook your NOC should be 6322, which is skill level B and eligible for Express Entry: http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/Profile.aspx?val=6&val1=6322&ver=16

 

[artificial.nocturne]

Work and Educational Background need not be related. Hope that helps. Good Luck!

 

[michen00]

What is the NOC code of your work experience ?

6322

 

[michen00]

Work and Educational Background need not be related. Hope that helps. Good Luck!

May i ask if this job is be the job I am currently working, although I have more than 1 year working experience. If I move on with a new job, am I still qualified for Express Entry with line cook job?

 

[Holyange]

If your NOC is 6322, you can apply because the employment requirements for that NOC don't prevent you from applying Good Luck. According to the link shared by @Melchett, only secondary school is usually required for that NOC. You seems to have a university degree so you are good to go.

 

[newbutterfly]

Keep in mind that any work experience you gained while schooling in Canada does not count.

 

[artificial.nocturne]

May i ask if this job is be the job I am currently working, although I have more than 1 year working experience. If I move on with a new job, am I still qualified for Express Entry with line cook job?

You just need minimum of one year of full-time work experience to qualify for EE/FSW, may it be in any field. Read the guidlines for what qualifies for a one year full-time work experience on CIC website.

 

[michen00]

Keep in mind that any work experience you gained while schooling in Canada does not count.

Damn. I started working in kitchen since 2016 part time. I graduated in June 2018. I were working while I am in school. So it is not counted? Do you know where I can find the source?

 

[artificial.nocturne]

Damn. I started working in kitchen since 2016 part time. I graduated in June 2018. I were working while I am in school. So it is not counted? Do you know where I can find the source?

It won’t be counted because surely it wasn’t full time. You need to work a set number of hours weekly to make it full-time. The hours you worked will surely be less than that number. Moreover I am sure Canada laws only allows a set limit of hours that can be worked by a full-time student hence making your work experience part-time.

 

[zardoz]

It won’t be counted because surely it wasn’t full time. You need to work a set number of hours weekly to make it full-time. The hours you worked will surely be less than that number. Moreover I am sure Canada laws only allows a set limit of hours that can be worked by a full-time student hence making your work experience part-time.

Not quite true. Part time hours (<30 per week) are accumulated towards the total required, but only if not in school.

This is for CEC.

One year of skilled work experience


Your experience must be at least:

• One year of full-time work
  • 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours), or
• equal amount in part-time hours, such as:
  • 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
  • 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)

For part-time work, you can work more or less than 15 hours/week as long as it adds up to 1,560 hours.

We don’t count any hours you work above 30 hours/week.

 

[zardoz]

Damn. I started working in kitchen since 2016 part time. I graduated in June 2018. I were working while I am in school. So it is not counted? Do you know where I can find the source?

Sure.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html

Self-employment and student work experience

Self-employment and work experience gained while you were a full-time student (such as a co-op work term) doesn’t count under this program.