To calculate the work hours for the Atlantic immigration program, the applicant must count hours worked in part-time and full-time jobs, including work outside and inside Canada, ensuring a minimum of 12 months.
- To calculate working hours, an applicant can:
- Count hours worked in part-time and full-time jobs
- Count only paid hours of work
- Not to count hours when you are self-employed
- Count hours inside or outside Canada
- Count hours that were accumulated over 12 months
- Count work experience acquired while studying
*Note: Volunteering or unpaid internship is not considered for the Atlantic immigration program.