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Hello, I'm a recent master's graduate on an open work permit. However, I work for a US company as an independent contractor in a TEER 1 role. Will this count for an application for SOWP?
 
So are you self employed? If so no. Can try with your paystubs
My salary is approximately $60,000 CAD/yr. Can I include this in my spouse's application, even though I'm a contractor?
You are considered self employed if your payslip doesn't have CPP/EI/taxes deducted, and you don't get T4. So there are rules for self employed on the SOWP site.
 
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So are you self employed? If so no. Can try with your paystubs

You are considered self employed if your payslip doesn't have CPP/EI/taxes deducted, and you don't get T4. So there are rules for self employed on the SOWP site.
Confirming I would be technically considered self-employed. Okay! I'll look at the site for details here.
I have also looked into EoRs, but those are looking very expensive for my company.
 
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We would be more than happy to help in any way we can.