BC PNP - Implied status work experience

[Phoebe1119]

Hi everyone,

I graduated on May 2019 and applied for PGWP on 05/2019. My study permit expired on the last day of 06/2019 and I got the working permit on 09/2019. However, I had a job on 07/2019 and working during that period under implied status. My question is if my working experience from 07/2019 to 09/2019 (which is under implied status) count for BC PNP?

Thank you so much!

 

[RoTaBl]

According to this version of the Program Guide, I think so when the mentioned job (for Skills Immigration - Skilled Worker) meets the following criteria:
1) (minimum two years of) directly related full-time (or full-time equivalent) work experience in the skilled occupation
Jobs need to the same NOC code, but a different job which has a different NOC code that requires the equivalent or a greater skill level might also be counted.
For instance, taking an example of the IT industry, work experience from 2172 (data analyst/admin) and 2174 (software developer) is acceptable if your intended job is 2174.

2) an offer of indeterminate*, full-time employment from an eligible B.C. employer at a wage that meets industry standards
self-explanatory

3) evidence that you meet minimum income requirements
self-explanatory

4) language proficiency
CLB >=4 in general

Read the details start on Pg 15

 

[Phoebe1119]

Thanks @RoTaBl. I satisfied all the other criteria, just so worried if they count my working experience gained under implied status. Hope it will be fine.

 

[RoTaBl]

No problem @Phoebe1119.

I think so, why not? Your work experience was gained legally as long as you did not break these 'rules'. (See below)

Can I work while I am waiting to receive my post-graduation work permit?
You can work full-time while waiting for a decision on your post-graduation work permit application if, at the time you submitted your application, you:

• had a valid study permit,
• had completed your program of study,
• were eligible to work off-campus without a permit, and
• did not work off-campus more than 20 hours a week during academic sessions