Can I count my work hours for permanent residence, while I waited for PGWP and worked on interim authorization to work (IMM0127e form)?

[mrflorin]

I am going to apply to Express Entry for permanent residence (Canadian experience class). I am currently a worker with PGWP. However, I have some Canadian work experience that I obtained before I received my PGWP. I started working in Canada after I graduated from university, applied to PGWP, and received the IMM0127e form, 'which authorizes me to work in Canada, while the decision on my PGWP is made'. So, I collected some hours of work after my studies, but before I received an actual PGWP, being on interim authorization to work. Can I count these work hours toward the total amount of hours needed for permanent residence?

 

[tomtom104]

Canadian work experience starts at the time you submitted your PGWP application

 

[Chasechs]

You can only count the hours done after you submitted the PGWP application. Anytime before that you would be considered a student. Run the calculation again and see if you have the required hours?