CEC by working in Canada for UK based company
Mar 29th 2017, 8:36 pm
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CEC by working in Canada for UK based company
Hey, I'm currently in the process of moving to Toronto (on IEC) and told my boss in the UK that I will be leaving. I work as a software developer and I'm able to work remotely and my boss said that he wants me to continue working for them and has even offered to register a Canadian office so that it counts towards Canadian experience.
I however am a bit skeptical at whether just setting up a Canadian company and paying me through that would be enough especially if they see that I was working for the same company in the UK.
So my question is would I be able to apply for PR via the CEC if my currently employer just registered a Canadian office?
I however am a bit skeptical at whether just setting up a Canadian company and paying me through that would be enough especially if they see that I was working for the same company in the UK.
So my question is would I be able to apply for PR via the CEC if my currently employer just registered a Canadian office?
Mar 29th 2017, 10:44 pm
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Re: CEC by working in Canada for UK based company
From the CIC website
To apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, your skilled work experience must:
be in a job classified as skill type 0, or skill level A or B according to the 2011 National Occupational Classification,
amount to at least one year of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) in the previous three years,
have been with an employer in Canada (self-employment does not count),
be gained with the proper legal authorization (for example, as a documented worker with a valid work permit), and
not be gained while you were studying on a student permit.
Emphasis on Canadian employer. Anyone can basically register a company in Canada. I highly doubt your situation would be seen as working for a Canadian employer if the employer is paying you from the UK and was actually your employer prior to applying for the CEC.
There is nothing to stop you being employed by a Canadian employer and continuing to do online work with your current employer. Might be a bit of a mare come tax time.
What kind of work experience do I need to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class?
To apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, your skilled work experience must:
be in a job classified as skill type 0, or skill level A or B according to the 2011 National Occupational Classification,
amount to at least one year of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) in the previous three years,
have been with an employer in Canada (self-employment does not count),
be gained with the proper legal authorization (for example, as a documented worker with a valid work permit), and
not be gained while you were studying on a student permit.
Emphasis on Canadian employer. Anyone can basically register a company in Canada. I highly doubt your situation would be seen as working for a Canadian employer if the employer is paying you from the UK and was actually your employer prior to applying for the CEC.
There is nothing to stop you being employed by a Canadian employer and continuing to do online work with your current employer. Might be a bit of a mare come tax time.
What kind of work experience do I need to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class?
Mar 29th 2017, 10:48 pm
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Re: CEC by working in Canada for UK based company
Agree with FL: CEC: means working in Canada for a Canadian employer.
Mar 30th 2017, 4:38 pm
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Re: CEC by working in Canada for UK based company
Yeah this is what I thought.
Thanks for the extra info too.
Thanks for the extra info too.
Mar 31st 2017, 1:12 am
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Re: CEC by working in Canada for UK based company
If one is working for a corporation, then they are an employee, irrespective of who owns the shares. They are not self employed. Self employed is as a proprietorship or partnership. Employees and the owners of a company may be the same, but they are two separate entities.
If the OP were to work for the UK employer and get other clients, ideally in Canada, the chances may be better.
If the OP were to work for the UK employer and get other clients, ideally in Canada, the chances may be better.
