EXPRESS ENTRY: CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS PROGRAM
What is the Canadian Experience Class Program?
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration pathway to Canada for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents. Work experience may be gained under a post-graduation work permit or a regular work permit.
Who can qualify under the Canadian Experience Class Program?
You can qualify under the Canadian Experience Class if you meet the following requirements:
- Work experience – valid work experience of at least 1 year in the last 3 years in a skilled profession
- Language (English or French) – minimum CLB 7 for TEER 0-1, and minimum CLB 5 for TEER 2 – 3
- Education – not required, but can boost your eligibility
Proof of funds may NOT be required under the CEC program.
Can you still apply for the Canadian Experience Class if you have left Canada?
Yes, you can still apply so long as you meet all the requirements. Take note your Canadian work experience must have been within the last 3 years before you receive the Invitation to Apply under the Express Entry System.
Can family members accompany the principal applicant?
Yes, you can bring family members that you declared in your application. These include:
- your spouse or common-law partner
- your dependent child (<22 years old)
- your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child
- a dependent child of a dependent child
How long is the processing time and what are the processing fees?
Assuming your application is complete and accurate, Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can process applications within 6 months.
Processing fees depend on the number of applicants included in the application. You can view the complete and updated list of IRCC fees here.
What are the key considerations in submitting an application?
The requirements might look simple on paper, but often applications are rejected because the documents submitted were inaccurate, incomplete, or non-compliant. Here are some key considerations when applying for the Canadian Experience Class program:
- Not all Canadian work experience is eligible. Does yours qualify?
- How do you total your work hours from multiple job sources?
- What supplementary information can you add in order to have a stronger application?
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We commit to ensuring that your application package will be accurate, complete, and at its strongest to avoid delays and errors that waste your time and resources. Our goal is to be able to say to you, “Welcome to Canada!”
