Independent Contractor eligible for CEC?

[shaffinaaz]

Hello all,

I came here looking for information and hopefully will get some. I found a similar thread from 2012 asking about contractor eligibility but no-one answered.

I have a degree from Carleton U, got my PGWP and now I am currently a contractor (NOC 2175) working for a start-up company in Ottawa for at least 3 months and I was wondering whether independent contractor are eligible to apply for CEC?

How does the government know that I am working? And how many hours I am working per week?
If they don't, what proof do I need? and where can I get that?

Thank you,
Shaffinaaz

PS: More info about me can be provided upon request.

 

[jes_ON]

Hello all,
I have a degree from Carleton U, got my PGWP and now I am currently a contractor (NOC 2175) working for a start-up company in Ottawa for at least 3 months and I was wondering whether independent contractor are eligible to apply for CEC?

If you are self-employed (independent contractor), then the experience does not count under the CEC program. See the application instructions -

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/cec.asp

How does the government know that I am working? And how many hours I am working per week?
If they don't, what proof do I need? and where can I get that?

See the application instructions, and particularly the document checklist -

www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5610E.pdf

 

[Gurindar]

Thanks Jes_ON I dint knew that .

 

[MJ009]

Hello all,

I came here looking for information and hopefully will get some. I found a similar thread from 2012 asking about contractor eligibility but no-one answered.

I have a degree from Carleton U, got my PGWP and now I am currently a contractor (NOC 2175) working for a start-up company in Ottawa for at least 3 months and I was wondering whether independent contractor are eligible to apply for CEC?

How does the government know that I am working? And how many hours I am working per week?
If they don't, what proof do I need? and where can I get that?

Thank you,
Shaffinaaz

PS: More info about me can be provided upon request.

Independent IT contractors are not eligible to apply under CEC....

 

[shaffinaaz]

Thank everyone.

 

[bimbim]

Does that mean being an independent contractor or consultant does not qualify for any program?

 

[maniac2403]

Does that mean being an independent contractor or consultant does not qualify for any program?

Can try under PNP or FSW stream.

 

[MJ009]

Does that mean being an independent contractor or consultant does not qualify for any program?

Unfortunetely Yes, Independent contractors in IT fields does not qualify in any program..

 

[jes_ON]

The ONLY possibility for CEC is if you are functionally in an employer-employee relationship (regardless of payment arrangements), as determined by the CRA. See pp. 10-12 of the OP 25A- Determining an applicant's employment status.

Don't want to give false hope, though - I would be surprised if you could even get a CRA ruling before the end of the year, let alone one that goes in your favour.

www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op25A-eng.pdf

 

[americandesimd]

Hello,

just saw this thread and now I have some doubts on my CEC application.
initially when I started I was working as a contractor(registered as Sole Proprietor.) for 6 months. But i was still on a payroll(with my contracting employer) working for 8 hours a day, drawing a biweekly paycheck. I also have an experience letter from the employer.
I hope I am eligible for CEC.

Thanks

 

[jes_ON]

recommend requesting a ruling from the CRA...

 

[Krosa]

Hello,

just saw this thread and now I have some doubts on my CEC application.
initially when I started I was working as a contractor(registered as Sole Proprietor.) for 6 months. But i was still on a payroll(with my contracting employer) working for 8 hours a day, drawing a biweekly paycheck. I also have an experience letter from the employer.
I hope I am eligible for CEC.

Thanks

Hey I am in a similar situation and wanted to know how it worked out for you

 

[americandesimd]

Hey I am in a similar situation and wanted to know how it worked out for you

It didn't work. They rejected my application.