Can I get a PR with work experience?

Can I get a PR with work experience?

Yes, applicants with valid work experience have higher chances of getting a Canada PR. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with full-time skilled work experience or work experience while studying, is considered one of the requirements for Canada PR applicants. Work experience is one of the most important factors that highlights the skills and qualities of the applicants. It boosts the application's credibility, increasing the chances of obtaining a PR.

 

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Skilled work experience

The applicants will be awarded maximum points for full-time work. Their occupations should be listed in the NOC as TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

 

The NOC list includes:

 

• TEER 0 Management occupations
• TEER 1 Occupations that usually require a university degree
• TEER 2 or TEER 3 Occupations that usually require
  • college diploma
  • apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or
  • supervisory occupations

 

The applicants must have proof of duties described in the job description in NOC to be considered by the IRCC. 

 

Work experience as a student

The work experience gained by applicants during their bachelor's or master's will be considered. The experience will be considered as a minimum requirement if there are no job gaps and compensated by good wages. 

 

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What are the conditions for skilled work experience?

Applicants meeting the following conditions for skilled work experience are considered to meet the eligibility:

 

• Must have worked in the same role for the past 10 years
• Must have worked in the same role as listed in the NOC that is specified in the application. It will be referred to as the primary occupation
• Obtained commission for the job that excludes unpaid or volunteer work 
• Total work of 1,560 hours or a year of work experience with no job gaps 
• You can work full-time for 30 hours every week for around 12 months
• You can work part-time for 15 hours every week for around 24 months
• You can work full-time for 30 hours every week for 12 months
• You can work part-time for less or more than 30 hours every week as long as the total adds to 1,560 hours

 

Any work exceeding 30 hours a week is not considered by the IRCC. A minimum of one year of work experience can earn minimum points in the CRS score. Applicants with more years of work experience can earn more points.

 

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