Remote Tech Work May Not Count as Canadian Experience for Express Entry

Under IRCC's current Canadian Experience Class rules, remote work counts only if it was performed while physically in Canada and for a Canadian employer. Living in Canada while working for an overseas employer, or working for a Canadian company from abroad, does not meet this requirement. The experience must also be paid, authorized, and in a qualifying TEER 0-3 occupation, with at least one year or 1,560 hours in the prior three years, counted at up to 30 hours per week. Full-time student co-op work and self-employment generally cannot be counted, and job titles alone do not confirm the correct NOC. Applicants are advised to document work locations, duties, and hours carefully and to verify the latest IRCC criteria before applying.