co-op work term on PGWP counted as work experience

[bijpa01]

Hi,

I was an international student and currently on an open post graduation work permit. I was graduated in 2015 and started working as co-op student. So, my question is, my co-op experience earned while on an open work permit could be counted as work experience while applying for PR?

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[thejkhan]

Hi,

I was an international student and currently on an open post graduation work permit. I was graduated in 2015 and started working as co-op student. So, my question is, my co-op experience earned while on an open work permit could be counted as work experience while applying for PR?

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

You are not supposed to work as a co-op student once you graduate. That means you lied to get the job and deprived another student of this opportunity. CIC will not like it.

 

[bijpa01]

Hi thejkhan,
My manager knows that i am graduated and even HR people.
So, please dont talk anything rubbish.
Advise if you know something.

Thanks,

 

[softfuel12]

Hi,

I was an international student and currently on an open post graduation work permit. I was graduated in 2015 and started working as co-op student. So, my question is, my co-op experience earned while on an open work permit could be counted as work experience while applying for PR?

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

I don't think thejkhan's intention was wrong. I have the same doubt. Co-op is basically the co-operative education provided by college/university which allows you to apply concepts learned in class during paid work terms. It's the part of the program. Once you graduate you are no more a co-op student.

Your company and HR is just trying to save money that's why the category is still Co-op. If you get T4, NOA and paid for at least 30 hour per week then you should be good.

 

[oba_14]

Hi,

I was an international student and currently on an open post graduation work permit. I was graduated in 2015 and started working as co-op student. So, my question is, my co-op experience earned while on an open work permit could be counted as work experience while applying for PR?

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

If your employer is willing to say that its a full time role and not coop than you are ok. Also, when you apply for PR, you will have to get the letter from your employer in which position is mentioned. If that letter says anything about coop than I dont think CIC will count that experience.

 

[softfuel12]

If your employer is willing to say that its a full time role and not coop than you are ok. Also, when you apply for PR, you will have to get the letter from your employer in which position is mentioned. If that letter says anything about coop than I dont think CIC will count that experience.

Basically what you are suggesting is forgery. Do not provide false information to CIC under any circumstances.

Applicants must have 12 months of full-time, Canadian skilled work experience (or the equivalent in part-time work experience) in one or more NOC 0, A or B occupations within the 36 months preceding the date on which their application is received.

CIC do not mention whether it should be an internship or contract or co-op. It should be 30 hours of paid work in NOC O,A & B every week.

 

[rezafc]

Agreed with softfuel12 100%!

 

[mesumrizvi]

All paid co-op or internship experience acquired post graduation can be counted towards CEC. I, myself, had 12 months of paid internship for my PR application.

 

[Naheulbeuck]

All paid co-op or internship experience acquired post graduation can be counted towards CEC. I, myself, had 12 months of paid internship for my PR application.

Still need to be in the right NOC category though.

 

[bijpa01]

Hi,
Actually, I was just asking an question.

Any coop work acquired after graduation can be counted as work experience if I apply under CEC?
If its still 1 year of full time work?

And thanks for sharing your knowledge guys.

If anybody else can share their experience?

Thanks,

 

[jes_ON]

Hi,
Actually, I was just asking an question.

Any coop work acquired after graduation can be counted as work experience if I apply under CEC?
If its still 1 year of full time work?

We don't know. Your employer should not have hired you in a "co-op" position. (It is not the same as an internship, which is OK and quite normal after graduation).

Co-op positions are specifically for students registered in a co-op program, the employer gets tax credits for doing that, and the "hire" is not the same as a competitive hire.

So, we don't know. The violation is your employer's, not sure if it is a "serious" one, but it could blow back on you. Or it could be accepted. A lot depends on what is in the Letter of reference, your other supporting documents, etc., and the VO. So all I can say is - if you are willing to take the chance while knowing there's a possibility it will be rejected, by all means, give it a shot.

And if you do apply, please let us know how it goes...

 

[marc_86]

Hi,
Actually, I was just asking an question.

Any coop work acquired after graduation can be counted as work experience if I apply under CEC?
If its still 1 year of full time work?

And thanks for sharing your knowledge guys.

If anybody else can share their experience?

Thanks,

You can't get a CO-OP job after graduation. CO-OP is always a part of an ongoing academic program. So No, it will not be counted as work experience. Even if you had performed CO-OP work during your program, it won't be considered as full time work for PR.

I suggest you double check your job offer letter, talk to the HR and find what exactly describes your position. I am sure it will be something other than CO-OP.

 

[msp10]

Hi
I am in similar position like you can you please provide me any update on your situation.

Thanks

 

[krunal2904]

Did your employer ask you to provide co-op or open work permit to validate your status?

 

[zhang4]

i am doing coop (i think its more an intern position) after i graduated last summer. I am also taking part time masters and i guess thats how i got the coop. I have heard ppl with post-grad coop/intern experience successfully got PR. For small company, you can talk to HR to get a re-worded letter stated your title and job description. For big company, it is usually not doable as they have strict HR rules. Hope this answer your question.