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Does the freelance work count as working experience from outside of Canada?

Alexpr

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Hello!

I would like to ask, I am applying for Express Entry, and I have a question according to the work experience.

Does the freelance work count as working experience from outside of Canada?

Thank you!
 

DelPiero07

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Hello!

I would like to ask, I am applying for Express Entry, and I have a question according to the work experience.

Does the freelance work count as working experience from outside of Canada?

Thank you!
Yes.
 

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Does the freelance work count as working experience from outside of Canada?
Yes, self-employment is considered for foreign work experience. (Freelance is self-employment). See the section on "Proof of Work Experience," there is a paragraph on how to prove self-employment experience.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/applications-received-on-after-january-1-2016-completeness-check.html