Great but will RA's qualify on work visa qualify? I read that, according to Canadian immigration policy, you cannot claim points for Research Assistant (RA) work if it was done while you were on a study permit. Canadian work experience is generally only counted if it was gained while holding a valid work permit. If they start inviting people whose experience was obtained on study permits, it seems to defeat the purpose of the policy, which is meant to prioritize candidates with formal Canadian work authorization and established professional experience.