FSW under SW3 student class

[hyunjinc]

Does anyone know if short breaks between jobs are accepted as a continuous work experience (under the new ministerial instruction), if I apply under FSW as an international student SW3 (not SW3 temporary foreign worker; and also not SW1).

thanks

 

[Ice Cube]

Does anyone know if short breaks between jobs are accepted as a continuous work experience (under the new ministerial instruction), if I apply under FSW as an international student SW3 (not SW3 temporary foreign worker; and also not SW1).

thanks

Hi,
Yes, they are accpeted:
Break in continuity of employment (SW1 and SW3)

For applicants in the SW1 category and temporary foreign workers in the SW3 category, anticipated short breaks between jobs are acceptable. For example, if an applicant is employed in one occupation for a 4 month contract and before the end of that contract, has secured other employment that will begin shortly after the end of the first contract, this break in continuity would be acceptable. For SW1 applicants the occupations must be one that is listed in the MI.

For further information on the procedures outlined in this operational bulletin, please contact your supervisor or your Regional Program Advisor (RPA). RPAs may in turn contact Operational Management and Coordination Branch at OMC-GOC-Immigration@cic.gc.ca.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2010/ob173.asp
Good luck
Ice cube

 

[hyunjinc]

...I already read that article way before, but the thing is, the article makes it sound like the acceptance of short breaks is only meant for SW1 or the foreign workers under SW3. would the same rule apply to the international student under SW3?

 

[Ice Cube]

...I already read that article way before, but the thing is, the article makes it sound like the acceptance of short breaks is only meant for SW1 or the foreign workers under SW3. would the same rule apply to the international student under SW3?

Hi,
even if it specifically does not mention about international students, you still fall into SW3 category. therefore, short breaks are accpetable. For more information on this, please email to: OMC-GOC-Immigration@cic.gc.ca.
ice cube