Can You Claim Points for Both Inside and Outside Canada Work Experience Together for Canada PR?
If you are currently in Canada and struggling to increase your Express Entry CRS score, this blog can be a game-changer for you.
A very common question we receive at Globexa Immigration is:
Can I claim points for my inside Canada and outside Canada work experience together for my Canada PR?
The short answer is: YES β
But only if you do it correctly, legally, and with proper documentation.
Letβs break this down step by step.
1. Why Many Students Fall Behind in Express Entry
This situation usually happens with students who:
Completed 12th and went directly to Canada for a UG Diploma
Completed a Bachelorβs degree and immediately went to Canada for a PG Diploma or Masterβs
Had no work experience outside Canada before coming
Because of this:
Outside Canada experience = 0
Inside Canada experience = 0 or still building
Even with CLB 9, CRS score often remains too low
Many candidates fall behind their peers simply because they lack foreign work experience points.
2. Can You Build Outside Canada Experience While Living in Canada?
Yes, you absolutely can.
If you are:
On a Work Permit, or
Have applied for PGWP, or
Are legally working in Canada
You can:
Work inside Canada (Canadian Experience)
AND simultaneously work outside Canada through a remote / online job
This outside Canada job can be:
In India
USA
UAE
Or any country outside Canada
π As long as the job is genuine, paid, remote, and properly documented, you can claim points for both experiences together.
3. Important Rule: 30 Hours Cap for Canadian Experience
Many candidates misunderstand this part.
Inside Canada:
Maximum 30 hours per week are counted
Even if you work 40, 50, or 60 hours, IRCC will still count only 30
Doing two jobs in Canada does NOT:
Increase points
Reduce the 52-week requirement
Give extra CRS benefit
Outside Canada:
There is NO 30-hour cap conflict with Canadian experience
You can claim full outside Canada experience separately
π This is where the CRS boost happens.
4. CRS Score Impact β Real Example
Scenario 1:
Bachelorβs + PG Diploma
CLB 9
1 year Canadian experience
No foreign experience
π CRS Score: ~467
Scenario 2:
Same profile
1 year Canadian experience
1 year outside Canada remote experience
π CRS Score: ~505
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Almost 40β50 points increase
Scenario 3:
2 years Canadian experience
1 year outside Canada experience
π CRS Score: ~530
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Safe zone for CEC & category-based draws
5. Category-Based Draws: Faster PR Opportunity
Even if your CRS doesnβt reach 530, category-based draws can still help you.
If you have 6 months of experience in:
Healthcare
Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
Pharmacy Assistant
Education
Early Childhood Assistant
You can qualify for category-based draws with CRS as low as 460β480.
π You donβt need to wait for 2 years of Canadian experience if you plan smartly.
6. Very Important: Proof Is Everything
You cannot just show a salary credit and expect IRCC to believe you.
Visa officers will ask:
How did you apply for the job?
How was the interview conducted?
How are you managing two jobs?
Where is the communication proof?
You MUST maintain:
1. Job Application Proof
Email / WhatsApp job application
Job advertisement source
CV submission proof
2. Interview Proof
Zoom / Google Meet / WhatsApp call
Interview emails or messages
3. Offer Letter (Very Important)
Must clearly mention:
Job title
Duties
Start date
Salary
Should be issued before salary starts
π¨ Getting salary first and offer letter later = High risk of misrepresentation
5. Salary Proof
Preferably credited to outside Canada bank account
Salary slips
Bank statements
6. Work Communication Proof
Weekly or daily task emails
WhatsApp / Teams / Slack messages
Reports submitted to manager
Project files
π Just salary without work proof = refusal risk
7. Jobs That Can Be Done Remotely (NOC Tier 0β3)
You must choose jobs that are logically possible online.
Suitable Remote Jobs:
Software Developer
Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Digital Marketing Specialist
SEO Specialist
UI/UX Designer
Accountant / Financial Analyst
IT Support Technician
Sales Manager / Sales Coordinator
Marketing Manager
Project Manager
Customer Support Executive
Β Jobs NOT Suitable:
Office Administrator
Logistics Supervisor
Operations Manager (physical)
Warehouse roles
π Always choose jobs that IRCC can logically accept as remote.
8. Tax Compliance β Do NOT Ignore This
This is extremely important.
File tax returns in Canada
Declare outside Canada income in your Canadian tax return
File ITR in the country where the outside job is based
Coordinate properly with your CA / accountant
Β Hiding income = misrepresentation
9. Final Advice from Globexa Immigration
Β Β If:
Your CRS score is stuck
You lack foreign work experience
Youβre on PGWP or Work Permit
Express Entry seems out of reach
π Building outside Canada remote experience while in Canada can change everything
But remember:
This strategy is simple, not easy
Documentation must be perfect
Planning must be done before starting
Need Professional Guidance?
At Globexa Immigration, we help candidates:
Plan CRS strategy
Choose correct NOC codes
Structure remote work legally
Prepare 100% IRCC-compliant documentation
π Consult with us before making a move
One mistake can lead to refusal or misrepresentation.
