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Payalm11

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Hi everyone! I need some help with the TRV (IMM5257) employment history section.

I’m on a PGWP (open work permit) and applying for a TRV. I have not had any employment since getting my PGWP, but I did do a small independent-contractor project this year for a non-profit in Toronto. It was part-time, remote, about 3 months, paid ~$1,400 total (basically 30 hours a month). I was not an employee.

My question:
Should I include this in the “employment history” section? If yes, do I list it as “Independent Contractor” with the organization’s name? Or it doesn't count at all?

Please help out! Thanks for any guidance!
 
Hi everyone! I need some help with the TRV (IMM5257) employment history section.

I’m on a PGWP (open work permit) and applying for a TRV. I have not had any employment since getting my PGWP, but I did do a small independent-contractor project this year for a non-profit in Toronto. It was part-time, remote, about 3 months, paid ~$1,400 total (basically 30 hours a month). I was not an employee.

My question:
Should I include this in the “employment history” section? If yes, do I list it as “Independent Contractor” with the organization’s name? Or it doesn't count at all?

Please help out! Thanks for any guidance!

List any work history since it will be compared to any future applications. Your description is fine.