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Help: Is Canadian Research Assistant Experience Under Full-time Studying or NOT?

Dion1

Newbie
Sep 25, 2019
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Hi everyone, I posted my question under some other threads. Since it is different from the original topics and no one has replied, so I want to post in a new one here:
So I got ITA, in my Application/profile details > Working history, I listed my 3-year Canadian research assistant experience (Study permit). I know it's not counted in CEC from here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=855&top=29. Then according to some posts in the forum, some people claim it was counted in FSW.
Somehow, when I preview my score, I got 72 Canadian Work Experience Scores, I'm sure this is because of my RA because my current Canadian job hasn't been more than 1 year yet (0 score).
I'm very confused, then I checked carefully in Working history, there's a question:
```Studying full-time while doing this job? A person must be in class at least 15 hours per week during the academic year to be considered full-time. This includes any period of training in the workplace that is part of the study program.
```
I chose 'no' for RA, since for graduate students (all I have known). everyone just had 2-3 classes one semester, it's no more than 15 hours per week. But we were on our study permit. So just curiosity, I switch to 'yes', then my score dropped to under 400, which would disqualify me.

Ok, that is the situation now, has anyone had similar experience before? What should I choose? I guess I can probably wait until my current job more than 1 year, but on the flip side, I think the immigration system didn't make the definitions very carefully, which leads to confusion and may cost me a few more months. Please clarify
Thank you very much for your attention!!!
 

DEEP3694

Full Member
Aug 18, 2017
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To my understanding if the program you were enrolled under was specifically not Part-Time then you will be considered full-time irrespective of the hours of class.

please verify with the university/college if you are unsure.

about the work experience, I do not think we get to choose the class you apply PR under. Once you submit all to be in the pool that is when you will know what programs you are eligible for CEC or FSW.
Again, calling CIC would be the best idea.