Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration program that allows foreign nationals who have obtained skilled work experience in Canada to apply for permanent residency. The program is designed for individuals who have already been working in Canada for at least one year and have gained valuable work experience in managerial, professional, or technical/skilled trade occupations.
To be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class, you must meet the following requirements:
You must have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years before you apply.
You must meet or exceed the minimum language proficiency requirements in English or French, depending on your occupation.
You must have obtained your work experience legally and while on authorized status in Canada (such as a work permit).
You must pass a security and medical exam.
You must plan to live and work outside of the province of Quebec
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The Canadian Experience Class is a category of immigration under the Express Entry system, specifically designed for individuals with skilled work experience in Canada. To qualify for the CEC, applicants must have acquired at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years and meet other eligibility criteria. Successful candidates are invited to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry draws.
The Canadian Experience Class is distinct from other Express Entry programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). While the FSWP targets skilled workers with foreign work experience, the CEC focuses on those who have gained qualifying Canadian work experience. The CEC is often seen as a pathway for individuals who have already integrated into the Canadian workforce.
o qualify for the Canadian Experience Class, individuals must have acquired at least one year of full-time, or an equivalent amount in part-time, skilled work experience in Canada within the three years preceding the application. The work experience must be in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Type 0 (Managerial occupations), Skill Level A (Professional occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical occupations and skilled trades).