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Flieva:
WES lists its accepted payment methods on wes.org, and their support team can confirm what works from Nigeria. Many Nigerian cards block or cap international payments, so ask your bank to enable foreign transactions on a dollar card. Avoid anyone offering to "pay for you" with your WES login.

MimithankGod:
Good morning Everyone , I’m hoping to get some clarification regarding claiming foreign work experience through self-employment for Express Entry.

My business was officially registered in 2024, but I started actively operating it in 2020. I’m hoping to claim points for my business experience from 2023 to 2025.

Would it be possible to claim the work experience I gained before the business was officially registered, provided I can supply sufficient supporting evidence?

I have evidence such as customer chats, transaction records, receipts, bank statements showing payments received from customers, delivery records, and reference letters from business partners, customers, and shipping companies I worked with.

Would these documents be sufficient to demonstrate that I was actively running the business during the period I intend to claim, even though the business was registered later?

I would appreciate any clarification on whether this experience could qualify for foreign work experience points under Express Entry🙏🏼 Thank you🙏🏼

relocationhub:
Thank you so much, and God bless you for this response. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain this.

For the years before my business was officially registered, I was hoping to provide supporting evidence such as bank statements, customer transactions, conversations with customers, and reference letters from customers, shipping companies, suppliers, and business partners.

I also have records from the RMB foreign exchange platform I used for making payments for my purchases, delivery apps, and platforms like GIG as well as records of website orders. Additionally, I was hoping to use my Instagram and WhatsApp conversations with customers, my social media presence, and other available business records to demonstrate that I was actively running the business during those years.

My intention is to provide as much verifiable evidence as possible to establish that I was genuinely carrying out the business activities before its formal registration in 2024.

Thank you once again for your response and for clarifying this. I truly appreciate it.


Good morning. Yes, self-employment carried out before formal business registration may be considered under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Registering the business in 2024 does not automatically invalidate genuine work performed before registration.

However, there is an important distinction between proving that your business was operating and proving that your experience qualifies for immigration purposes.

Your bank statements, transaction records, invoices, receipts, delivery records, customer communications and reference letters could collectively help establish that the business was active before registration. Independent evidence from shipping companies, suppliers and business partners may be particularly useful when it confirms the dates and nature of your transactions.

You would also need to demonstrate your personal duties, remuneration, working hours and the relevant NOC classification. For FSWP eligibility, the experience must satisfy the program's requirements, including at least one year of continuous, paid, qualifying skilled work experience in your primary occupation. The applicable NOC duties must also be established.

One important caution: qualifying for FSWP work experience does not automatically mean that the same self-employment qualifies for CRS foreign-work-experience points. The CRS has separate requirements that must be checked before claiming those points.

I would recommend organising your evidence chronologically, linking invoices and orders to corresponding payments and delivery records, and obtaining detailed, verifiable letters from independent business contacts.

You should also explain why registration occurred in 2024 and accurately describe the business arrangement that existed beforehand. Your own statement can explain the timeline, but it should not be the sole evidence supporting the claim.

In summary, the pre-registration period is not automatically disqualified, but the documents listed cannot guarantee acceptance.

The outcome depends on the applicable immigration criteria and the strength of the evidence.

You can consult IRCC's official guidance here:

- Federal Skilled Worker Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/federal-skilled-workers.html
- CRS criteria: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/check-score/crs-criteria.html

relocationhub:
Good evening. Yes, you can still explore Canadian skilled immigration at 39.

Your BSc, PGDE and over 13 years of senior secondary school teaching experience give you a basis for assessing your options, but eligibility and the likelihood of receiving an invitation must be evaluated separately.

Two pathways to investigate:

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

You generally need at least one continuous year of paid, qualifying skilled work experience within the past 10 years, equivalent to at least 1,560 hours; English proficiency of at least CLB 7 in all four abilities; and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for your foreign education. You must also score at least 67/100 on the FSW selection grid and meet the other requirements.

Important: The 67-point threshold determines eligibility under the FSW selection grid. It is different from your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which determines your ranking in the Express Entry pool. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee an invitation.


2. Education occupations category

Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220, TEER 1) are included in IRCC's education occupations category. Candidates generally need at least 12 months of qualifying experience in the occupation within the past three years. You must also qualify for an Express Entry program. Inclusion in the category does not guarantee an invitation.


Your DIY action plan:

1. IELTS: Book IELTS General Training, not Academic. Aim for CLB 9 or higher across all four skills if possible.


2. ECA: Have your BSc assessed by an IRCC-designated organisation. Ask whether assessing your PGDE separately could improve your recognised educational credentials.


3. Calculate your scores: Use the official and separately assess your FSW selection-grid points.

4. Explore provincial pathways: Research provincial nominee programs alongside Express Entry rather than relying exclusively on education category draws.


5. Check settlement funds: FSW applicants generally need to demonstrate sufficient settlement funds unless an applicable exemption applies. Check the current amount for your family size.


6. Investigate teacher certification: Canadian teacher licensing is regulated provincially. Immigration eligibility and permission to teach are separate processes.



Your actual prospects will depend on your recognised qualifications, language results, CRS score and the immigration pathways available when you apply.

Start with the official requirements and assess your profile before spending money on applications.

Ontarioo:
if you like your peace, avoid this mission. There's a username that's advertising a quick Masters and PhD certification on this forum. The school they use is Imo state university.
I advised someone I know not to go that route, the person went and got the certificate and tried to evaluate with WES, it's been almost 5 months; WES accepted all documents and abandoned the evaluation.

Pls, in case the person is going to read, don't take it personally. I just want to save people of the stress of wasting resources.

relocationhub:
I understand your frustration. After investing so much money and time, you want to know that your next move is based on a clear strategy rather than guesswork.

From what you've shared, I think the first step is to review your existing profile before deciding what to change.

You mentioned that you've claimed four years of Sales and Marketing experience, while leaving out approximately 18 months of engineering experience.

There are a few important questions to resolve:
*Your current NOC: Which NOC code did you select for your Sales and Marketing experience, and do the duties you actually performed align with that occupation?

*Your engineering experience: What engineering role do you currently perform, and do your actual duties align with a skilled occupation that could be relevant to your immigration strategy?

*Your Saskatchewan application: Which Saskatchewan PNP stream did you apply under, and which occupation did you nominate in that application?

These details matter because immigration strategy isn't simply about accumulating years of experience or adding another occupation to your profile.

The work must meet the relevant program's requirements, and your occupational classification must be supported by your actual duties and documentation.
With your CRS currently at 403 and your next birthday approaching, I think it's worth examining these questions now rather than waiting for your circumstances to change.

Let's start with two things: What NOC code are you currently claiming for your Sales and Marketing experience, and what is your present engineering job title?

Once those are clear, we can identify what needs to be examined next before you commit more money.

Flieva:
Before paying for any master's, check how it will count: IRCC awards education points from your ECA, so WES (or another designated body) has to assess it as a master's equivalent. Confirm the programme is NUC-accredited, and look at the CRS points table on canada.ca so you can compare the points you'd gain against the cost.

MimithankGod:
Good morning Everyone , I’m hoping to get some clarification regarding claiming foreign work experience through self-employment for Express Entry.

My business was officially registered in 2024, but I started actively operating it in 2020. I’m hoping to claim points for my business experience from 2023 to 2025.

Would it be possible to claim the work experience I gained before the business was officially registered, provided I can supply sufficient supporting evidence?

I have evidence such as customer chats, transaction records, receipts, bank statements showing payments received from customers, delivery records, and reference letters from business partners, customers, and shipping companies I worked with.

Would these documents be sufficient to demonstrate that I was actively running the business during the period I intend to claim, even though the business was registered later?

I would appreciate any clarification on whether this experience could qualify for foreign work experience points under Express Entry🙏🏼 Thank you🙏🏼

eniola1010:
Mimi please i just DM you. I particularly have some questions to ask you concerning rmb/yuan business. I am hoping if we can rub minds concerning chinese importation.

Josh121:
Hi everyone, has anyone recently submitted their passport for Canadian PR visa stamping in the UK? If yes, please how long did it take to get your passport back? I would appreciate it if you could share your timeline. Thank you!

smartkester:
Thank you for your continued response.

My NOC code is 62010—This is what I am claiming for the sales and marketing experience ( 4 years of experience)

My current role is Chemical Engineering (one and half year of experience now in this new role).

What do you suggest?

relocationhub:
There are a few things you can start checking before deciding on your next move.

1. Verify your Sales and Marketing NOC.

NOC 62010 is Retail sales supervisors. Compare its official lead statement and main duties with the responsibilities you actually performed during those four years. Your job title alone won't settle the question; the duties and supporting evidence matter.

2. Review your employment evidence.

For each job you intend to claim, check that your reference letter accurately states your employment dates, hours, salary and actual duties. Compare those duties with the relevant NOC description. The wording doesn't have to be identical, but the evidence should substantiate the work you're claiming.

3. Examine your engineering experience.

Identify the NOC that best matches your actual chemical engineering duties. Check the dates, hours, paid status and available supporting documents, then determine whether the experience meets the requirements of the immigration program you're pursuing. Use the official CRS calculator to test any potential changes before updating your profile.

4. Revisit your Saskatchewan application.

Check the exact SINP stream you applied under and the occupation and experience requirements for that stream. Don't assume that changing your Express Entry profile will automatically strengthen your provincial application.

Given your birthday in April 2027, it makes sense to investigate these questions sooner rather than later, without rushing into changes.

You can start with the official NOC descriptions, your employment documents, the SINP requirements for your stream and the CRS calculator.

If you'd like help, you can share the stream you're applying under and a brief summary of your actual duties in both jobs, and we can identify the next questions to investigate. If you prefer a more complete review of your profile, work evidence and available pathways together, that's also an option.

The goal is to make your next decision based on evidence rather than assumptions.

smartkester:
Thank you for your detailed response. I have verified everything you stated here, my NOC code aligns with my job responsibilities that I claimed 4 years of experience for. I applied for Sasketchewan PNP under the International Skilled workers stream.

My only challenge now is how I can incorporate my Chemical Engineering experience into my profile even though it's just one and half year of experience

Chizzymodest96:
Please can you add me to the celpip group

Chizzymodest96:
Please can you add me to the celpip group