Does 16 month undergraduate internship work term qualify me for an application?

[davemaze1980]

Hi,

I'm a 4th year Computer Engineering undergraduate student currently on an internship as a software developer in Ontario. My internship work term is 16 months. I have worked 40hrs/week for more than a year. Looking at the rule of CEC, do I qualify to apply for a permanent resident status via the CEC path?

Thanks.

 

[CEC2013]

I'm a 4th year Computer Engineering undergraduate student currently on an internship as a software developer in Ontario. My internship work term is 16 months. I have worked 40hrs/week for more than a year. Looking at the rule of CEC, do I qualify to apply for a permanent resident status via the CEC path?

A few things:

1. Your work needs to be paid experience (a position that receives remuneration/income for the work done)
2. Your experience needs to be skilled (NOC 0, A or B)
3. Providing an employment reference letter (speaking to the position you held - hours, duties, etc.)
4. Position title (no particular criteria, but if its "intern", it'll depend on how the VO perceives the position)
5. Income and taxes (T4 and NOA to be provided)
6. Length of employment (12 months and 1560 hours)
7. Status (proper work authorization - work permits, TRV, and so forth)
8. Language (need to take a test and score within the limits)

In other words - if you fulfill all criteria, and your experience is indeed skilled, I dont see why you wouldnt qualify.

Those were requirement to file for PR. Later on, your application will be vetted for security, criminality, medical and other criteria. The above should give you a pretty good idea of what you need. You can follow the link below for more detailed info.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

 

[dbss]

A few things:

1. Your work needs to be paid experience (a position that receives remuneration/income for the work done)
2. Your experience needs to be skilled (NOC 0, A or B)
3. Providing an employment reference letter (speaking to the position you held - hours, duties, etc.)
4. Position title (no particular criteria, but if its "intern", it'll depend on how the VO perceives the position)
5. Income and taxes (T4 and NOA to be provided)
6. Length of employment (12 months and 1560 hours)
7. Status (proper work authorization - work permits, TRV, and so forth)
8. Language (need to take a test and score within the limits)

In other words - if you fulfill all criteria, and your experience is indeed skilled, I dont see why you wouldnt qualify.

Those were requirement to file for PR. Later on, your application will be vetted for security, criminality, medical and other criteria. The above should give you a pretty good idea of what you need. You can follow the link below for more detailed info.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

He cannot apply for CEC as his internship is a part of his studies..it's wrong but that is the way CEC has been set up...

I quote from CIC:

Work experience

To apply for permanent resident status through the CEC, you need at least one year of full-time experience (or the equivalent in part-time work) as a skilled worker in Canada. Full-time work means at least 30 hours per week. The one-year work experience must have been obtained within the three years preceding the date your CEC application is received.

To work in Canada after graduating, your best option is to apply for a post-graduation work permit. Information on obtaining a work permit is available on CIC’s website at cic.gc.ca/study. These permits may be valid for up to three years. There are no restrictions on the type of work you can do or where you do it, but to qualify for the CEC, remember that at least one year of your work experience must be in a skilled occupation (see “skilled work experience”).

It is also important to note that work experience you may have acquired as part of your academic program, such as an internship or a co-op placement, does not qualify under the CEC. Part-time work you may have performed during your studies does not qualify either.

 

[CEC2013]

dbss,

if its not a part of his studies, then he is good to go. internships are not necessarily part of your studies. my experience is an internship/traineeship and its not a part of my studies (graduated 4 yrs before). I fulfilled all of the criteria! but, I see your point - yes, if its a part of your studies, then you wouldnt qualify. i was going on the presumption of it not being. thanks for pointing out!

 

[jes_ON]

The OP states quite clearly that he is a 4th year student. So the work experience will not count.

"Any periods of self-employment, unauthorized work, or periods of employment during which you were engaged in full-time study (e.g. work experience gained on a co-op, off-campus or on-campus work permit) will not be included when calculating the period of qualifying work experience."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5609ETOC.asp

 

[davemaze1980]

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all your input. The internship is part of my studies and I can clearly see it won't count . Its so sad.