If you have worked or studied in Canada, you may qualify for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. Watch this video for more information. Then, fill out our immigration assessment form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your eligibility and options.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration program aimed to help temporary foreign workers and foreign students to apply their work experience and education towards their applications for residency. The Canadian Experience Class supports the transition from temporary residence to permanent residence, taking into account the time that the international student or skilled worker spent in Canada while contributing to Canadian society.
Canada is inviting thousands of foreign workers in Canada to apply for the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class. If you have a year of experience of work in Canada you could qualify for this program which would let you become a Permanent Resident of Canada extremely fast!
Both types of applicants (foreign graduates as well as temporary foreign workers) need to have work experience in Canada to qualify for the Canadian Experience Class draw. All of the requirements for the Canadian Experience Class are based on a pass or fail model. If the minimum requirements are met, the applicant is eligible to apply to this program.
have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last 3 years before you apply, and the work experience must be:
According to the Canadian National Occupational Classification, skilled work experience means:
Your work experience can be in 1 or more NOC 0, A or B jobs.
There is no education requirement for the Canadian Experience Class. Although if you want to increase your CRS score you can do so with your Education experience with these two options:
