CEC Express Entry Query

[Rad30]

Hi all,

Just had a question, so my company is based in USA, they don't have any office in Canada and I do WFH in Canada. My T4 came and it shows province as outside of Canada. We have a 3rd party doing our payroll in CAD. Can i still apply for CEC express entry?

 

[Hyper1013]

Hi all,

Just had a question, so my company is based in USA, they don't have any office in Canada and I do WFH in Canada. My T4 came and it shows province as outside of Canada. We have a 3rd party doing our payroll in CAD. Can i still apply for CEC express entry?

Will be counted as foreign experience, not towards in-Canada experience!

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Hi all,

Just had a question, so my company is based in USA, they don't have any office in Canada and I do WFH in Canada. My T4 came and it shows province as outside of Canada. We have a 3rd party doing our payroll in CAD. Can i still apply for CEC express entry?

No.

 

[Edward234]

If you’re working remotely in Canada as a healthcare professional — for example, a radiologist using tools like the TRIADS calculator for diagnostic purposes — you may still be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry, even if your employer is based in the U.S. and doesn’t have a Canadian office. What matters for CEC eligibility is that your skilled work was physically performed within Canada, was authorized, and falls under a qualifying NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 category. While your T4 indicating “province: outside Canada” might seem unusual, it doesn’t automatically disqualify you. As long as you can provide clear evidence that you were living and working in Canada — such as lease agreements, utility bills, CRA tax filings, and pay stubs — your application can still be considered valid. In situations like this, where the employer’s location and payroll setup add complexity, it’s a good idea to consult an immigration professional to ensure your documentation supports your claim effectively.

 

[Rad30]

If you’re working remotely in Canada as a healthcare professional — for example, a radiologist using tools like the TRIADS calculator for diagnostic purposes — you may still be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry, even if your employer is based in the U.S. and doesn’t have a Canadian office. What matters for CEC eligibility is that your skilled work was physically performed within Canada, was authorized, and falls under a qualifying NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 category. While your T4 indicating “province: outside Canada” might seem unusual, it doesn’t automatically disqualify you. As long as you can provide clear evidence that you were living and working in Canada — such as lease agreements, utility bills, CRA tax filings, and pay stubs — your application can still be considered valid. In situations like this, where the employer’s location and payroll setup add complexity, it’s a good idea to consult an immigration professional to ensure your documentation supports your claim effectively.

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