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Hi all, I accepted my ITA 3 weeks ago and I was gathering documents. However, out of the 1 year work exp in Canada for…

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Hi all, I accepted my ITA 3 weeks ago and I was gathering documents. However, out of the 1 year work exp in Canada for CEC, I worked for a Canadian company for 5 months outside of Canada (many at work were working remote at that time). Now I am confused as to how to proceed with my application as I think it is actually not considered for CEC. I already accepted the invite and did upfront medicals. I already have a PCC which I think wouldn't be valid until I am eligible again. If anyone can answer the following questions that would be very nice: 1. Should I decline the application now and create a new profile? (this is my third profile) I was not able to apply previously due to personal situation before. 2. Can I update the form with my work history in such a way that my current job is split in 3 rows. First 2 months work from Canada, next 5 work from India (foreign work exp), next 2 work

Asked by Lucas Ferreiravia community3 days ago

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Remote work for a Canadian employer from abroad does NOT count toward CEC — what to do after accepting an ITA

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Even if it was work from home you have to be living in canada only then its considered CEC experience. So yes decline the ITA If you want to qualify for CEC or claim points for 1 year of canadian work experience....if that's what you want then decline the ITA, wait for 5 more months, complete 12 months and become eligible for CEC or to claim 1 year Canadian work experience points. You dont need to create a new profile, just decline this ITA and m

Amara Diallovia community3 days ago

Azan Lakhani thanks a lot for this information. The only problem is I already accepted the invite and knew about this now only so that's the problem. Should I delete this application and create new one?

Wei Zhangvia community3 days ago

Neha Goel still haven't made any updates to the profile but looks like it might be taken as misrepresentation so i will delete this application

Fatima Al-Sayedvia community3 days ago

Ashwin Pazhaniappan what did you end up doing? I am in a similar situation.

Tomasz Nowakvia community3 days ago

Ashwin Pazhaniappan Did you delete and reapply? Whats the current status?

Maya Okonkwovia community3 days ago

Ashwin Pazhaniappan What did you end up doing? Did it cause any issues?

Daniel Chovia community3 days ago

Neha Goel, Ashwin Pazhaniappan what did you guys do?

Priya Nairvia community3 days ago