OINP - Work Experience Validity Question

[pberi01]

Hello,

Quick question - does a paid internship count as valid work experience?

The FSWP requirement states that we need a minimum of 1 year paid full-time work experience and that unpaid internships and volunteer experience doesn't count.

My question is whether a paid internship would count towards valid work experience?

If so, does there need to be a minimum amount salary-wise or is any amount (including a stipend valid)?

Appreciate any help with regards to this question!!

THANK YOU!

 

[romrumrira]

For FSW criteria, your PAID internship will be counted, but it need to be 1 year continuous working. Salary does not affect.

 

[pberi01]

Thank you so much for your response - really do appreciate it!

 

[pberi01]

Hi,

I am so sorry to bother you but I have one follow-up question -

I want to count total 2 years work experience for FSWP criteria - with the 11 points I will get, it means that I meet the minimum threshold.

My question is:

I have 1 continuous full-time paid year of work experience (NOC 4163) - Company A.
Then I took 4 months off to search for another opportunity and because I was moving to a different country.
I am now working as a paid intern in Company B (NOC 4163) and will be completing 1 more year.

Can I count this as a total of 2 years work experience for FSWP criteria, even though I took 4 months off in the middle?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!