Impact of Hiding Work Experience on CRS Score for Study Visa Applicants

When applying for a study visa in Canada, candidates often face a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) that evaluates and ranks their application in the Express Entry pool. If you didn't include your work experience from your home country while applying for a study visa, this can impact your CRS score. Here's how it works.

Work Experience Recognition and CRS Impact

When applying for permanent residency, you have the opportunity to present your work experience from home. However, it's crucial that the work experience is valid and meets the criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Types of Work Experience

For work experience to count towards your CRS score, it must meet the following criteria:

Be in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A, or B. Have been gained in the last 10 years. Be full-time (at least 30 hours per week) or the equivalent in part-time work.

Points for Work Experience

The CRS awards points based on the number of years of skilled work experience:

1 year: 9 points 2-3 years: 11 points 4-5 years: 13 points 6 years: 15 points

Having valid work experience can significantly improve your CRS score and make you a more competitive candidate in the Express Entry pool.

Documentation Requirements

To substantiate your work experience claims, you will be required to provide appropriate documentation such as:

Reference letters from employers Pay stubs Tax documents

Misrepresenting your work experience can have severe consequences, including rendering you inadmissible and potentially barring you from applying for 5 years.

Consequences of Hiding Work Experience

For study visa applicants, the IMM1294 Application provides a section for declaring work experience. If you had a work experience and did not mention it, it could be categorized as misrepresentation. If discovered, you could face severe penalties, such as inadmissibility and a 5-year ban from applying.

Above all, it's important to disclose all relevant information during the application process. Hiding work experience can lead to:

Officer rendering your application inadmissible Officer writing you for misrepresentation Need to write an honest apology, which is not a guarantee of a positive outcome

Seeking assistance from an authorized representative is highly recommended to navigate the complexities of immigration laws effectively.

Legal Disclaimer

This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. For detailed legal guidance, please consult an authorized representative.

Good luck with your application process!