Work experience gained during last semester as part time student- can count towards express entry?

[inaraaziz]

Hi,

I wanted to know if work experience gained during the last semester where I was a part time student (3 hours studies a week) can be counted towards express entry? I worked part-time too to respect the 20 hours per week restriction for international students.

Asking because this is what CIC says: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=393&top=29


Please advise thank you!

 

[inaraaziz]

Anyone please?

 

[Aspire888]

No it is not counted. Firstly job needs to be full time and continuous, secondly any work done while you hold a study permit is not counted.

 

[mickhence]

Certainly! Work experience gained during your last semester as a part-time student can count towards Express Entry eligibility criteria because it demonstrates your skills and contribution to the workforce, which are valued in the immigration process. Express Entry considers both full-time and part-time work experience when assessing your eligibility for immigration to Canada. Therefore, if you've worked part-time while studying, you can include this experience in your Express Entry profile to enhance your chances of qualifying for immigration to Canada.