For applicants wondering whether foreign work experience must come from one continuous stretch to count toward CRS points, group members clarified:
- Experience from different companies is fine, as long as you can back it up with proper reference letters and supporting documents for each position.
- What matters most is having at least 1 year of continuous experience specifically in your primary NOC (occupation code) — the continuity requirement applies to meeting the minimum skilled work experience threshold, not to every year of experience you claim overall.
- Beyond that minimum, experience can be split across multiple employers/companies without penalty, as long as it's properly documented.
Takeaway: don't assume fragmented work history disqualifies you — focus on ensuring you have solid documentation and at least one continuous 1-year stretch in your primary NOC.