Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three federal programs managed through the Express Entry system. CEC has two streams and allows graduates from post-secondary institutions and temporary foreign workers (TFWs) with Canadian experience to transition to permanent residence status.
The CEC is another prescribed class of individuals who are selected based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.
To qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), you must;
- Have obtained at least 12 months of full-time work (or equal amount in part-time)
- The work experience must be listed in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 (management jobs, professional jobs, technical jobs, and skilled trades within 36 months
- Meet the minimum language requirement according to your skill level: CLB 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 jobs, or CLB 5 for TEER 2 jobs.
- You must undergo medical examination and prove to be not inadmissible to Canada.
International Students Can Become Permanent Residents
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) provides international students who have Canadian work experience the quickest and easiest path to permanent residence.
International students who have completed a program or course of study at a Canadian educational institution are eligible to stay in the country and work on Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
After one year of Canadian work experience in a skilled, professional or technical field, a graduate may be eligible to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class.
