Synopsis: By working full-time for both a Canadian and a foreign employer, Express Entry candidates can claim dual work experience and gain over 60 CRS points. This blog outlines how to qualify, explains IRCC rules, and uses a real-life example to show how this strategy leads to faster Canada PR success.
Want to boost your CRS score by over 60 points in just one year? Canada’s Express Entry system holds a powerful but lesser-known opportunity—earning Canadian and foreign work experience simultaneously. This strategy could be your ticket to securing Permanent Residency faster than you ever imagined.
Topics Discussed:
- The Strategy: Work for Two Employers at Once
- Real-Life Example: How Sanjay Gained Over 60 CRS Points
- Express Entry Work Experience Requirements
- Key Definitions: What Counts as Canadian and Foreign Experience
The Strategy: Work for Two Employers at Once
If you’re in Canada on a valid work permit (like a PGWP), and take a second remote job for a foreign employer, you may be able to claim both Canadian and foreign work experience at the same time—doubling the CRS value of one working year.
Real-Life Example: How Sanjay Gained Over 60 CRS Points
Sanjay worked for a Canadian employer by day and a foreign company by night—both full-time, TEER 1 NOC roles. After one year, he had two qualifying work histories and jumped from 470 to 533 CRS points.
Express Entry Work Experience Requirements
Ensure each job:
- Is full-time (30 hrs/week)
- Is paid employment
- Meets TEER 0–3 level
- Falls under appropriate authorization
Canadian vs. Foreign Experience
Canadian work must be in Canada for a Canadian employer, while foreign work can be remote from Canada for an overseas employer with legal authorization.
Conclusion:
With careful planning, candidates can fast-track their Canada PR through strategic job choices.
Double the jobs. Double the points. Double the chances.
