my problem isnt with the calculating... ok so i got a work permit(skilled position in B category) through LMO but LMO took too much time so i started working before i got the permit (i had a student permit then). so let's say, i started working in june of 2008, but i got the permit in december the same year. Now, according to the permit, it will be 2 year experience by december of this year 2010 right?? Its the same emplyer ive been working by the way. MY QUESTION is...... are they going to just look at my 2 year experience and get me the PR status OR(!) are they going to reject and kick me out because i worked little bit early which is considered to be illegal work. ive been living in canada for a long time by the way and i have nephew who is a citizen of canada as well....maybe a bit of compassionate consideration because of this????? please if anyone whos been actually working in this field could reply i would very much appreciate it.