Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is among the primary immigration streams of Canada. This stream is included in the federal Express Entry system. It is considered the fastest route for Canadian permanent residence with the least processing time.
Canadian Experience Class is primarily developed for those immigrants who have:
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Canadian Work Experience
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Intention to become Canadian Residents
The immigrants who have worked in Canada, or are temporarily living in Canada, can avail the benefits of this stream. The applicants under this stream are primarily students who have come to Canada to pursue their studies or are skilled workers on temporary permits.
Therefore, as this program is managed under the Express Entry, Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank candidates with high scores. The applicants who possess the highest scores in the pool are invited to apply.
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Canadian Experience Class Requirements:
Likewise, there is also a minimum eligibility criterion for the Canadian Experience Class in the other Express Entry programs.
The minimum requirements for the Canadian Experience Class have been stated below:
- Skilled work experience
The applicant must possess one year of continuous, full-time, and skilled work experience in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups:
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Managerial jobs (skill type 0)
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Professional careers (skill level A)
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Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill level B)
The work experience gained should be within the three previous years before the candidates apply for this stream. Moreover, the work experience candidates possess must be paid, continuous, and must not be volunteer work. The work experience as a student can also be considered. The work experience should be obtained by living in Canada while being under the temporary resident status.
The applicants should demonstrate that they have performed the occupational duties in their prior work experience.
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Language Proficiency
The applicants are required to undertake the approved language tests for the language proficiency checkup. The language tests are for the assessment of the candidates in the following sectors of the English or French language:
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Reading
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Writing
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Listening
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Speaking
The applicants are required to meet a minimum language level for the various job occupations.
| NOC skill type or level | The minimum level for all four language abilities (English) |
| NOC 0 or A | CLB 7 |
| NOC B | CLB 7 |
Note: The most common language proficiency test in IELTS.
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Education
There is no minimum education requirement for the Canadian Experience Class. As this program is aligned with Express Entry, the candidates can provide their educational credentials to increase their ranking scores.
In some scenarios, where the candidates want to increase their points, they can submit their educational degrees. In foreign education, the candidates are required to undergo an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). There are various degree assessment organizations from where you can get an equivalency of your degree.
These credential assessment bodies in Canada can provide equivalence:
- WES
- ICAS
- IQAS
- CES
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Residence in Canada:
The applicant must have an intention to live outside the Quebec province of Canada.
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Admissibility in Canada:
The applicant must be admissible to Canada; he/she does not pose any threat to the country. The applicant does not possess any previous criminal background.
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Proof of funds
Proof of funds is not an essential requirement for the Canadian Experience Class. The candidates do not need to demonstrate proof of funds.
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Benefits of Canadian Experience Class:
Canadian Experience Class is the fastest immigration route for Canadian permanent residence. Moreover, this program has more precise entry requirements than other Express Entry programs.
The benefits of the Canadian Experience Class are:
- No education requirement
- No funds requirement
- Fast track pathway
- Candidates can apply while living in Canada
- Applicants are already familiar with Canadian life
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Application Process:
Those candidates who are interested in applying for the Canadian Experience Class Program should submit their Express Entry profile to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
After submitting the Express Entry profile, the candidates will be issued a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The candidates can be invited for the future Express Entry draws, and they can also get provincial nominations.
These are the essential documents required to submit a CEC profile.
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Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA)
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Language proficiency test results
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Identification documents
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Required Documents for Express Entry profile:
However, the candidates are not required to upload their documents, but the information from the following records is needed:
- A valid passport
- Language proficiency test results (IELTS)
- Educational Credential Assessment report
- Provincial Nomination (Optional)
- Validated Job offer letter (Optional)
- Proof of proficient funds
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Documents for Permanent Residence Application:
In case of an invitation, the candidates are required to upload copies of the following documents:
- Birth certificate
- A representative form (if applicable)
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Death certificate (if applicable)
- Adoption certificate (if applicable)
- Police certificate
- Medical Certificates
- Proof of funds
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Successful candidates:
After the candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), then the applicants have 60 days to submit an electronic application for Permanent Residence (eAPR).
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Conclusion:
Canadian Experience Class is usually derived for those applicants who are already living in Canada. The applicants can be students who are currently enrolled in educational institutes or afterward when they have completed their education. They apply for the Canadian Experience Class. Moreover, the temporary workers who come to Canada for temporary work, also apply for the Canadian Experience Class. As these sorts of candidates are familiar with Canadian life, and they have contributed to the Canadian economy, so the government also offers relaxations in the requirements.
The application for the Canadian Experience Class can be applied while living in Canada. It is important to note that the applicant must be on a valid temporary status. The candidate must possess a valid temporary resident status.
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