Eligibility of Contract work experience for CEC

[gaggugill]

Hi guys,

I am a graduate student with Master in Engineering Degree. graduated last year. I am confused about this question and could not find a clear answer anywhere.

1. Before graduating itself, I was working with a company as a Research Engineer Contractor. For 8 months I worked 24hrs/week until I graduated in December 2016. After that I started working in the same company full time, 40hrs/week, on the similar extended contract as Research Engineer. It was in September 2017 that I became a full time employee (still on probation though)..... so basically I worked
(A) 24hrs/week for eight months on contract when I was in school,
(B) 40hrs/week for 8 months after graduating as Research COntractor again
(C) 40hrs per week working as a full time employee from September 2017.

I know the experience A (while I was still a student would not be considered). Will CEC consider my experience B?

2. I also filed for BC PNP and it got approved within 1 week. Can I still opt for Express entry which is way faster than the other process?

I will be very thankful for any guidance or advice.
Thank you.

 

[jes_ON]

Hi guys,
1. Before graduating itself, I was working with a company as a Research Engineer Contractor. For 8 months I worked 24hrs/week until I graduated in December 2016. After that I started working in the same company full time, 40hrs/week, on the similar extended contract as Research Engineer. It was in September 2017 that I became a full time employee (still on probation though)..... so basically I worked

(A) 24hrs/week for eight months on contract when I was in school,
Do you realize it sounds like you violated the terms of your study permit by working more than 20 hours per week?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/students/work-off-campus.asp

(B) 40hrs/week for 8 months after graduating as Research COntractor again
Depends. Contract or term-limited employment does count as employment. But some people use the term "contractor" when they are self-employed, as well. Self-employment experience does not count.

The difference -
contract employment - you are classified an employee; you are on payroll, your employer makes statutory deductions (takes taxes out of your paycheck), you receive a T4.

Self-employment - you are not classified as an employee, you are a contractor; you submit invoices and receive payments for your services; you pay your own taxes; and you receive a T4A.