The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers who wish to immigrate permanently in Canada.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the pathways of the Federal Economic Immigration program in which Temporary Foreign Workers of Canada having at least one year of Canadian work experience can apply for Permanent Residency in Canada. CEC is also a part of Canada’s Express Entry immigration system.
Candidates pursue the permanent residency process under the CES of Federal Economic Immigration program by making an expression of interest through the online Express Entry selection system.
Eligibility Requirements For Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Candidates start their process of immigration under the Canadian Experience Class by determining where they meet the minimum requirements of the program or not. The minimum requirements of CEC are as follows:
- Work Experience: Candidate must have at 12 months (1 year) of full-time (or an equivalent in part-time) skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years. The candidate must have gained work experience by working in Canada legally or on a valid work permit. The occupation must be classified as skill type 0, A or B under the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The experience of one year can be gained in two different NOC codes. The work experience gained through self-employment and while a full-time student is not eligible under CEC.
- Outside Quebec: Candidate must have to plan to live outside of the province of Quebec. If you are having an experience in Quebec and planning to live in the province of Quebec, you can apply through Quebec Experience Class – PEQ.
- Language Proficiency: Candidate must meet or surpass the required language levels for each language ability (speaking, reading, listening and writing) and proven by taking an approved language test. The minimum level for all four language abilities is based on NOC skill level as:
NOC skill level Minimum level for all four language abilities NOC 0 or A CLB 7 NOC B CLB 5 CEC candidates may take any of the following IRCC-approved language tests:
- CELPIP-General (For English)
- IELTS-General (For English)
- TEF (For French)
- TCF (For French)
Applicants can remain in Canada throughout the application process. However, the Canadian Experience Class is also open to individuals who are no longer in Canada, provided that they submit their application within three years of leaving their job in Canada.
The Canadian Experience Class requirements are based on a pass or fail model. If the minimum requirements are met, the applicant is eligible to enter the Express Entry pool.
To find out if you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool under the Canadian Experience Class, fill out a free assessment today.
Best Pathway For International Students
Candian Experience Class may offer the simplest and fastest path for many of the international graduates in achieving a permanent residence. Students after completing their program or course study at a Canadian educational institution, they are able to remain in Canada and work on post-graduate work permits. If during that time they are able to obtain at least one year of skilled, professional or technical work experience they may then become eligible to enter the Express Entry pool under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
After completing a program or course of study at a Canadian educational institution, many international graduates are able to remain in the country on post-graduate work permits. If during this time, a graduate obtains at least one year of work in a skilled, professional or technical field, they may then become eligible to enter the Express Entry pool under the Canadian Experience Class.
