Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is suitable for Canada’s temporary foreign workers and graduate students who want to avail PR. CEC is very popular amongst immigrant individuals who are already working and living in Canada.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a key component of Canada’s strategy to attract temporary foreign workers and international students to build their futures in the country. The blend of high human capital attributes—such as youth, high levels of education, and relevant work experience—along with established social and professional networks in Canada, contributes to the success of CEC immigrants in the labor market.
Unlike the other Express Entry programs, candidates who succeed under the CEC are not required to show proof of settlement funds to support themselves financially upon obtaining permanent residence.
Eligibility Criteria
- At least one year of skilled, professional or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of the application date
- Meet or surpass a CLB of 5 for NOC TEER category 2 or 3 jobs or CLB 7 for NOC TEER category 0 or 1 jobs
- Plan to live and work outside of the province of Quebec
- In Canada, one year (or 12 months) of work experience is defined as a minimum of 1,560 hours of skilled work. These hours can be accumulated through both full-time and part-time employment.
- The Canadian Experience Class requirements operate on a pass or fail basis. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool.
Skilled Worker Experience
Skilled work experience means experience gained under following job levels:
- Managerial Jobs (NOC Skill Level 0)
- Professional Jobs (NOC Skill Type A)
- Technical Jobs and Skilled Trades (NOC Skill Type B)
Education
There is no particular education requirement for CEC. But to make additional points under the Express Entry system, an applicant must have:
- Canadian Secondary (High School) or Post-Secondary Certificate Diploma/ Degree.
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report that shows the applicant education is equal to Canadian education standards. The report is approved by Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).
