Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) serves as an immigration route for skilled professionals who possess work experience in Canada and aspire to establish themselves as permanent residents. CEC is one of the three immigration programs supervised by the Express Entry system, along with the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
Requirements for Canadian Experience Class
You must be residing outside of Quebec.
You must possess skills in a profession classified under skill types 0, A, and B.
Additionally, you should have accumulated at least one year of work experience within the three years preceding your application date.
It is essential to provide evidence demonstrating that your work experience was obtained from a recognized employer.
You must meet the language proficiency requirements in both English and French.
Eligibility Criteria for Canadian Experience Class
Applicants must possess a minimum of one year of skilled work experience in any province of Canada within the past 3 years.
Employment experience in Canada was acquired with valid authorization.
The Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) list specifically categorizes skilled work. Your work experience must fall within management, professional, technical, or skilled trades to be considered qualified.
The work experience must consist of at least 12 months of full-time employment, defined as 30 hours or more of paid work per week, or an equivalent number of hours for part-time roles.
Applicants must meet or exceed the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB), which outlines the necessary language proficiency levels for employment.
Additionally, candidates must undertake a language test recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to validate their proficiency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing in English, French, or both.
Furthermore, applicants should be prepared to live and work outside of Quebec, as the province operates its skilled worker program.
Advantages of Canadian Experience Class
Reside, engage in employment, and establish a life in any location across Canada.
Facilitate the immigration of family members to Canada, allowing their spouses to obtain legal employment throughout the country.
Pursue Canadian citizenship after a residency period of three years in Canada, which grants access to a Canadian passport.
Enjoy the same advantages as other Canadian permanent residents or citizens, including access to healthcare services.
Enroll in Canadian universities should they or their children decide to pursue higher education.
List of NOC Jobs
The definition of skilled work for the Canadian Experience Class is established by Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Employment under NOC categories 0, A, or B is eligible. The following outlines the specifics of each category:
NOC 0: Managerial Jobs
Restaurant Managers
Construction Managers
Project Managers
NOC A: Professional Jobs (require a degree)
Doctors
Engineers
Accountants
NOC B: Technical Jobs and Skilled Trades
Chefs
Electricians
Plumbers
Documents Required for CEC
A legitimate travel document;
Results from a language assessment;
Evidence of Canadian education or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) (not applicable for CEC);
Provincial nomination (if relevant);
A formal job offer from a Canadian employer (if relevant);
Verification of financial resources (not applicable for CEC);
Upon receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a Permanent Residency visa, you are required to provide copies of the following documents:
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Medical examination results
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate (if relevant).
How to apply for the Canadian Experience Class?
Acquire your Canadian Work Permit
Securing a work permit is essential, as it grants authorization to work in Canada, which is a prerequisite for this program.
Gain Canadian Work Experience
You must possess at least one year of relevant work experience.
Fulfill the Minimum Eligibility Criteria
It is imperative to ensure that you satisfy all the basic requirements for this program.
Establish your Express Entry Profile
You can create your Express Entry profile and submit it to the Express Entry pool by entering your credentials.
Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If you meet the current CRS score threshold, you will receive an ITA in the most recent round of invitations.
Submit your application for a Canada PR Visa
You will have 60 days to submit your application along with all necessary documentation, including medical records and police clearance certificates.
Application Assessment
The IRCC will evaluate your application and conduct a background check on your profile.
Obtain your Confirmation of Permanent Resident (COPR)
Upon successful assessment of your PR Visa application, you will receive your COPR, confirming your status as a permanent resident of Canada.
The Processing Cost of the Canadian Experience Class
The processing fee for a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) permanent residency application is set at CAD 850 for each adult applicant. The total processing fees for the CEC are outlined below:
Processing time for Canadian Experience Class Application
The processing time for Canadian Experience Programs takes 6-8 months, spanning from the date of submission to the issuance of the final decision.
