If I officially work for a Canadian employer (have an open work permit, SIN, pay taxes, etc.) but:
(a) am physically not present in Canada for a year, while at the same time
(b) have a year of Canadian working experience,
can I still apply for a Canadian PR (e.g., via Express Entry programs)?
If I officially work for a Canadian employer (have an open work permit, SIN, pay taxes, etc.) but:
(a) am physically not present in Canada for a year, while at the same time
(b) have a year of Canadian working experience,
can I still apply for a Canadian PR (e.g., via Express Entry programs)?
You can apply for EE-FSW if eligible. Your employment counts as foreign not Canadian experience. To get points for Canadian experience you need to work IN Canada.
If I officially work for a Canadian employer (have an open work permit, SIN, pay taxes, etc.) but:
(a) am physically not present in Canada for a year, while at the same time
(b) have a year of Canadian working experience,
can I still apply for a Canadian PR (e.g., via Express Entry programs)?
As already noted that would count as foreign work experience. This would impact a lot of other things as well. You would need to advise CRA because you would become a non-resident but CRA would need to determine whether you continued being a tax tesident or not. CRA would also determine whether you would qualify for certain benefits while living outside Canada. You’d need to notify your provincial health authority because you may not meet the residency requirement to qualify for healthcare and may need to reapply on your return. If outside Canada for a year, that would also impact how your employer pays you in terms of deduction/contributions. If you are wanting to live outside Canada for a year that is something you’ll need to discuss with your employer in advance.
