Hi Guys,
It's my first post on this forum. I went through almost every single topic but I didn't find the answer. Maybe one of you had a similar situation and can help me.
I came to Canada on February 1, 2014 on a work permit (IEC, open wp). I started working as a legal assistant on March 17, 2014 (on a full-time basis) and continued until the expiry of my WP, which was January 31, 2015. In the meantime I applied for a study permit which was granted. I started my school on Feb 2, 2015 (it is professional course so I could continue working up to 20 hrs during school and full time during breaks). I continue my employment with the same company from March 17, 2014 until now. My status changed so I worked 10,5 months on a full-time basis, and from February on a part-time basis. There was no break in-between. The employment is continuous.
In the meantime my boss got a LMIA for me (only EE points) and I applied under Express Entry system. I received an ITA on Nov. 27, 2015 (FSW inland stream) and submitted my application on Jan 2, 2016.
My question is: Does the work experience that I have count as a 1 full year which is required for FSW? I know CEC requirements clearly state that work experience while you're on SP doesn't count no matter what. I went through all regulations but I couldn't find any information that under FSW program work experience on SP doesn't count. It has to be continuous, at least 1 year, in the NOC O A or B, paid and full-time or part-time, 12 months.
Additionally, I am qualified to work as a legal assistant because I already possess a Law degree from Europe.
Has anyone had similar situation? I am freaking out because according to FSW you have to have at least 1 year of work experience to be eligible for the program. The problem is that's the only one I have.
I would be grateful if someone could reply. In addition my LMIA is valid only until May 2016 so I want to be prepared for what's coming.
Thanks!!!
It's my first post on this forum. I went through almost every single topic but I didn't find the answer. Maybe one of you had a similar situation and can help me.
I came to Canada on February 1, 2014 on a work permit (IEC, open wp). I started working as a legal assistant on March 17, 2014 (on a full-time basis) and continued until the expiry of my WP, which was January 31, 2015. In the meantime I applied for a study permit which was granted. I started my school on Feb 2, 2015 (it is professional course so I could continue working up to 20 hrs during school and full time during breaks). I continue my employment with the same company from March 17, 2014 until now. My status changed so I worked 10,5 months on a full-time basis, and from February on a part-time basis. There was no break in-between. The employment is continuous.
In the meantime my boss got a LMIA for me (only EE points) and I applied under Express Entry system. I received an ITA on Nov. 27, 2015 (FSW inland stream) and submitted my application on Jan 2, 2016.
My question is: Does the work experience that I have count as a 1 full year which is required for FSW? I know CEC requirements clearly state that work experience while you're on SP doesn't count no matter what. I went through all regulations but I couldn't find any information that under FSW program work experience on SP doesn't count. It has to be continuous, at least 1 year, in the NOC O A or B, paid and full-time or part-time, 12 months.
Additionally, I am qualified to work as a legal assistant because I already possess a Law degree from Europe.
Has anyone had similar situation? I am freaking out because according to FSW you have to have at least 1 year of work experience to be eligible for the program. The problem is that's the only one I have.
I would be grateful if someone could reply. In addition my LMIA is valid only until May 2016 so I want to be prepared for what's coming.
Thanks!!!
