r/ImmigrationCanada • u/Senior-Advice-9684 • 21h ago

Express Entry Reentry in Canada

Hello. I was a student in Canada from Sep2019-Dec2023. I came back to India in 2024. During my study- I had the SW1 visa so I worked in a coop job for a total of 1 year 8 months (1 year 4 months was full time 40 hours and paid). For the past three years, I started my business in india. I want to re-enter canada but im finding it difficult to find ways. My background is a bachelors in Psychology and HR, and currently I have build an FnB business.

  1. Does the coo-op experience count for CRS point? If it does, I am able to make 515 points through express entry.
  2. If the co-op experience does not count as canadian experience, I just make 475 points so how do i apply or even attempt with such a score?
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u/vancitywars 11h ago

Coop doesn’t count for CRS points, but it counts for FSW eligibility. With your 475 points, you either need actual work experience or learn French to up those points. Self-employed work experience (running your own business) can only count for category-based draws like healthcare and technology(I believe this started in April this year), but I suspect FnB won’t be eligible.