Does my work experience count?

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Hello dear members,

During my last year of Master's program (in Turkey), I've been working full time. I've heard that work experience obtained while studying does not count. Do you know if that is correct? 

Thank you in advance

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irinabelaya Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 09 Sep 2017 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote irinabelaya Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Does my work experience count? Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 3:50pm
	Hello dear members, During my last year of Master's program (in Turkey), I've been working full time. I've heard that work experience obtained while studying does not count. Do you know if that is correct? Thank you in advance

colin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Immigration Attorney Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote colin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 2017 at 8:55pm
	In order for your work experience to count for permanent residency through the Express Entry application for Federal Skilled Workers, the employment needs to be: - of skill level 0, A or B - you can find the skill level through this website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp - paid - full time (at least 30 hours per week or an equivalent amount of part-time work - continuous work for at least 1 year However, if the work experience is part of your education (such as co-op or apprenticeship), it will not count. Read More Here: http://www.immigration.ca/manuals-express-entry/
	Colin Singer, Canada Immigration Lawyer & Managing Partner, immigration.ca