What is one year work experience

[joyous]

Hi,

I worked from 4th July 2013 to 3rd July 2014. Does this constitute as one year of work experience? Please help! Thank you in advance.

 

[scylla]

Did you work a minimum of 30 hours each week during that year?

 

[joyous]

Yep I worked 35 hours per week.

 

[maniac2403]

Subtract any unpaid vacation days you might have taken.

 

[hondaFan13]

Hi,

I worked from 4th July 2013 to 3rd July 2014. Does this constitute as one year of work experience? Please help! Thank you in advance.

To apply for permanent resident status through the CEC, you need at least one year of full-time experience (or the equivalent in part-time work) as a skilled worker in Canada. Full-time work means at least 30 hours per week, and you need to have worked at least 1,560 hours in a year. The one-year of work experience must have been obtained within the three years preceding the date your CEC application is received.

To work in Canada after graduating, your best option is to apply for a post-graduation work permit. These permits may be valid for up to three years. To qualify for the CEC, remember that at least one year of your work experience must be in a skilled occupation (see skilled work experience).

It is also important to note that work experience you may have acquired as part of your academic program, such as an internship or a co-op placement, does not qualify under the CEC. Part-time work you may have performed during your studies does not qualify either.

 

[joyous]

I didn't take any unpaid vacations. My concern is that I worked one day shy of a year... Is that a concern?

 

[ZingyDNA]

I didn't take any unpaid vacations. My concern is that I worked one day shy of a year... Is that a concern?

It's 365 days from 4th July 2013 to 3rd July 2014 inclusive. If the VO counts correctly there should be no problem.

 

[jes_ON]

My concern is that I worked one day shy of a year...

July 4 2013- to July 3 2014 is exactly one year. July 4 2013-July 4 2014 would be 1 year + 1 day. It looks like you have the 1 year experience, but there is no margin of safety... good luck!

 

[joyous]

Thanks all!