Could arranged employment be self-employment?

[calgaryo]

Hi:

My case falls under the 1% of the 10% of cases, so please bear with me

I'm in Canada under the IT workers program (work permit with national HRSDC letter). When I applied for my PR, I included a copy of the work permit, and a letter from my current employer to hire me "indeterminately" upon my PR approval. This satisfies the Arranged Employment requirement.

Now, after almost 2 years, I have an opportunity to be hired as a contractor for another company. This means that I will establish a company, then apply for another work permit under the "Special Categories - Significant Benefit - Entrepreneur/Self Employed".

In order not to jeopardize my current PR application - under the "Arranged Employment":
- Will another "letter from employer" for indeterminate hire be required as one of the last requirements from Buffalo? (The guides mention a valid 'work permit' at visa issuance, but not a letter).
- If that letter is required - would a letter from the company I own be sufficient.

Appreciating any responses.

 

[ELAR]

Hello calgaryo, I am just applying as AEO (under NAFTA international agreement) with work permit in Toronto.

Have you already waited two years and not got your PR approval yet?

 

[jes_ON]

No, self-employment is not considered "arranged employment."

Have you been working in Canada for 2 years yet? If so, you might qualify under Canadian Experience Class.