Foreign Work Experience While Studying Abroad: The Express Entry Advantage

Many Express Entry candidates don’t realize that foreign skilled work experience gained while studying full-time abroad can still boost their CRS score—if it meets certain criteria. IRCC confirms that paid, skilled employment outside Canada during your studies counts toward Skill Transferability Factors, unlike Canadian work experience during school. This means your part-time or full-time job abroad could help you secure up to 50 extra CRS points when combined with strong language scores or Canadian work experience. Learn how to document it properly, meet NOC and hours requirements, and avoid missing out on valuable points that could make the difference between an Invitation to Apply and another draw cycle.

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