Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program

Immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker or an international graduate/post-graduate student through the CEC Express Entry. Here is a step-by-step guide to the Canadian Experience Class.

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What is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC?

Candidates with recent Canadian work experience who want to stay in Canada permanently should apply for the Canadian Experience Class Pathway. CEC is also one of the quickest paths to permanent residence in Canada, requiring only 3 to 4 months to complete. Here is a step-by-step process for the Canadian Experience Class Program of the Express Entry system.

How to Immigrate to Canada through the CEC?

IRCC introduced the CEC in 2008 to help meet the challenges faced by the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. The Canadian Experience Class is managed under the Express Entry system. Only applicants who meet the cut-off score requirements in the latest CEC draws receive invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Canadian Experience Class Requirements
Eligible Occupations under the CEC
Step-by-Step Process for the CEC Express Entry
CEC Processing Time
CEC Proof of funds
CEC Application Processing Fees

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Eligibility Requirements for CEC Program

In order to be eligible for Canadian Experience Class Express Entry, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Minimum Work Experience

An applicant must have at least 12 months of full-time work experience or an equal amount of part-time work (1,560 hours) in the last three years.
Work experience must be in one or more occupations listed in TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2 or TEER 3 categories of the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
Any work experience gained while a full-time student is NOT valid under this program.
Self-employment does not count toward work experience.
Applicants must have performed the actions described in the lead statement and a substantial number of the primary duties listed in the NOC description of the occupation under which they are applying.

2. Language Requirements

At least CLB Level 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 jobs
At least CLB level 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 jobs
Language test results must not be more than two years old at the time of application.
Language proficiency tests must be in one of Canada’s two official languages, English and French.
A designated institution approved by IRCC must conduct language skills tests.

3. Education Requirements

There is no minimum education requirement for the Canadian Experience Class.
Applicants can claim CRS points for education under the CEC Express Entry to increase their scores.
A Canadian post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree or a completed foreign credential with an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from an agency approved by IRCC.
The ECA must be less than five years old on the date of application.

4. Admissibility

The applicants will be allowed to settle in Canada through the CEC only if:

They have not been convicted of a crime in Canada
They have not been convicted of a crime outside Canada, which is also considered a crime in Canada.
They have not committed a crime according to the laws of another country that would also be punishable in Canada.

Canadian Experience Class CEC Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Occupations under the Canadian Experience Class

You need at least one year of work experience in a TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2 or TEER 3 job to qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program. Please review the list of all eligible occupations below:

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
0	10010	Financial managers
0	10011	Human resources managers
0	10012	Purchasing managers
0	10019	Other administrative services managers
0	10020	Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
0	10021	Banking, credit and other investment managers
0	10022	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
0	10029	Other business services managers
0	10030	Telecommunication carriers managers
0	20010	Engineering managers
0	20011	Architecture and science managers
0	20012	Computer and information systems managers
0	30010	Managers in health care
0	40010	Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
0	40011	Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
0	40012	Government managers - education policy development and program administration
0	40019	Other managers in public administration
0	40020	Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training
0	40021	School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
0	40030	Managers in social, community and correctional services
0	40040	Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
0	40041	Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
0	40042	Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
0	50010	Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
0	50011	Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
0	50012	Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
0	60010	Corporate sales managers
0	60020	Retail and wholesale trade managers
0	60030	Restaurant and food service managers
0	60031	Accommodation service managers
0	60040	Managers in customer and personal services
0	70010	Construction managers
0	70011	Home building and renovation managers
0	70012	Facility operation and maintenance managers
0	70020	Managers in transportation
0	70021	Postal and courier services managers
0	80010	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
0	80020	Managers in agriculture
0	80021	Managers in horticulture
0	80022	Managers in aquaculture
0	90010	Manufacturing managers
0	90011	Utilities managers

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
1	11100	Financial auditors and accountants
1	11101	Financial and investment analysts
1	11102	Financial advisors
1	11103	Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
1	11109	Other financial officers
1	11200	Human resources professionals
1	11201	Professional occupations in business management consulting
1	11202	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
1	21100	Physicists and astronomers
1	21101	Chemists
1	21102	Geoscientists and oceanographers
1	21103	Meteorologists and climatologists
1	21109	Other professional occupations in physical sciences
1	21110	Biologists and related scientists
1	21111	Forestry professionals
1	21112	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
1	21120	Public and environmental health and safety professionals
1	21200	Architects
1	21201	Landscape architects
1	21202	Urban and land use planners
1	21203	Land surveyors
1	21210	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
1	21211	Data scientists
1	21220	Cybersecurity specialists
1	21221	Business systems specialists
1	21222	Information systems specialists
1	21223	Database analysts and data administrators
1	21230	Computer systems developers and programmers
1	21231	Software engineers and designers
1	21232	Software developers and programmers
1	21233	Web designers
1	21234	Web developers and programmers
1	21300	Civil engineers
1	21301	Mechanical engineers
1	21310	Electrical and electronics engineers
1	21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
1	21320	Chemical engineers
1	21321	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
1	21322	Metallurgical and materials engineers
1	21330	Mining engineers
1	21331	Geological engineers
1	21332	Petroleum engineers
1	21390	Aerospace engineers
1	21399	Other professional engineers
1	31100	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
1	31101	Specialists in surgery
1	31102	General practitioners and family physicians
1	31103	Veterinarians
1	31110	Dentists
1	31111	Optometrists
1	31112	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
1	31120	Pharmacists
1	31121	Dietitians and nutritionists
1	31200	Psychologists
1	31201	Chiropractors
1	31202	Physiotherapists
1	31203	Occupational therapists
1	31204	Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
1	31209	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
1	31300	Nursing coordinators and supervisors
1	31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
1	31302	Nurse practitioners
1	31303	Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
1	41100	Judges
1	41101	Lawyers and Quebec notaries
1	41200	University professors and lecturers
1	41201	Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
1	41210	College and other vocational instructors
1	41220	Secondary school teachers
1	41221	Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
1	41300	Social workers
1	41301	Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
1	41302	Religious leaders
1	41310	Police investigators and other investigative occupations
1	41311	Probation and parole officers
1	41320	Educational counsellors
1	41321	Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)
1	41400	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41401	Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
1	41402	Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
1	41403	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41404	Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41405	Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41406	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41407	Program officers unique to government
1	41409	Other professional occupations in social science
1	51100	Librarians
1	51101	Conservators and curators
1	51102	Archivists
1	51110	Editors
1	51111	Authors and writers (except technical)
1	51112	Technical writers
1	51113	Journalists
1	51114	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
1	51120	Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
1	51121	Conductors, composers and arrangers
1	51122	Musicians and singers

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
2	12010	Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
2	12011	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
2	12012	Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
2	12013	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations
2	12100	Executive assistants
2	12101	Human resources and recruitment officers
2	12102	Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
2	12103	Conference and event planners
2	12104	Employment insurance and revenue officers
2	12110	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
2	12111	Health information management occupations
2	12112	Records management technicians
2	12113	Statistical officers and related research support occupations
2	12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
2	12201	Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
2	12202	Insurance underwriters
2	12203	Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
2	22100	Chemical technologists and technicians
2	22101	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
2	22110	Biological technologists and technicians
2	22111	Agricultural and fish products inspectors
2	22112	Forestry technologists and technicians
2	22113	Conservation and fishery officers
2	22114	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
2	22210	Architectural technologists and technicians
2	22211	Industrial designers
2	22212	Drafting technologists and technicians
2	22213	Land survey technologists and technicians
2	22214	Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
2	22220	Computer network and web technicians
2	22221	User support technicians
2	22222	Information systems testing technicians
2	22230	Non-destructive testers and inspectors
2	22231	Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
2	22232	Occupational health and safety specialists
2	22233	Construction inspectors
2	22300	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
2	22301	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
2	22302	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
2	22303	Construction estimators
2	22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2	22311	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2	22312	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2	22313	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
2	32100	Opticians
2	32101	Licensed practical nurses
2	32102	Paramedical occupations
2	32103	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
2	32104	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
2	32109	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
2	32110	Denturists
2	32111	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
2	32112	Dental technologists and technicians
2	32120	Medical laboratory technologists
2	32121	Medical radiation technologists
2	32122	Medical sonographers
2	32123	Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
2	32124	Pharmacy technicians
2	32129	Other medical technologists and technicians
2	32200	Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
2	32201	Massage therapists
2	32209	Other practitioners of natural healing
2	42100	Police officers (except commissioned)
2	42101	Firefighters
2	42102	Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
2	42200	Paralegals and related occupations
2	42201	Social and community service workers
2	42202	Early childhood educators and assistants
2	42203	Instructors of persons with disabilities
2	42204	Religion workers
2	52100	Library and public archive technicians
2	52110	Film and video camera operators
2	52111	Graphic arts technicians
2	52112	Broadcast technicians
2	52113	Audio and video recording technicians
2	52114	Announcers and other broadcasters
2	52119	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
2	52120	Graphic designers and illustrators
2	52121	Interior designers and interior decorators
2	62010	Retail sales supervisors
2	62020	Food service supervisors
2	62021	Executive housekeepers
2	62022	Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
2	62023	Customer and information services supervisors
2	62024	Cleaning supervisors
2	62029	Other services supervisors
2	62100	Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
2	62101	Retail and wholesale buyers
2	62200	Chefs
2	62201	Funeral directors and embalmers
2	62202	Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations
2	72010	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
2	72011	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
2	72012	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
2	72013	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
2	72014	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
2	72020	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
2	72021	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
2	72022	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
2	72023	Supervisors, railway transport operations
2	72024	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
2	72025	Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
2	72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
2	72101	Tool and die makers
2	72102	Sheet metal workers
2	72103	Boilermakers
2	72104	Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
2	72105	Ironworkers
2	72106	Welders and related machine operators
2	72200	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
2	72201	Industrial electricians
2	72202	Power system electricians
2	72203	Electrical power line and cable workers
2	72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
2	72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
2	72300	Plumbers
2	72301	Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
2	72302	Gas fitters
2	72310	Carpenters
2	72311	Cabinetmakers
2	72320	Bricklayers
2	72321	Insulators
2	72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
2	72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
2	72402	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
2	72403	Railway carmen/women
2	72404	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
2	72405	Machine fitters
2	72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
2	72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
2	72411	Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
2	72420	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
2	72421	Appliance servicers and repairers
2	72422	Electrical mechanics
2	72423	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
2	72429	Other small engine and small equipment repairers
2	72500	Crane operators
2	72501	Water well drillers
2	72600	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
2	72601	Air traffic controllers and related occupations
2	72602	Deck officers, water transport
2	72603	Engineer officers, water transport
2	72604	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
2	72999	Other technical trades and related occupations
2	82010	Supervisors, logging and forestry
2	82020	Supervisors, mining and quarrying
2	82021	Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
2	82030	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
2	82031	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
2	92010	Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
2	92011	Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
2	92012	Supervisors, food and beverage processing
2	92013	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
2	92014	Supervisors, forest products processing
2	92015	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
2	92020	Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
2	92021	Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
2	92022	Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
2	92023	Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
2	92024	Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
2	92100	Power engineers and power systems operators
2	92101	Water and waste treatment plant operators

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
3	13100	Administrative officers
3	13101	Property administrators
3	13102	Payroll administrators
3	13110	Administrative assistants
3	13111	Legal administrative assistants
3	13112	Medical administrative assistants
3	13200	Customs, ship and other brokers
3	13201	Production and transportation logistics coordinators
3	33100	Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
3	33101	Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
3	33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
3	33103	Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
3	33109	Other assisting occupations in support of health services
3	43100	Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
3	43109	Other instructors
3	43200	Sheriffs and bailiffs
3	43201	Correctional service officers
3	43202	By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
3	43203	Border services, customs, and immigration officers
3	43204	Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces
3	53100	Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries
3	53110	Photographers
3	53111	Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
3	53120	Dancers
3	53121	Actors, comedians and circus performers
3	53122	Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
3	53123	Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
3	53124	Artisans and craftspersons
3	53125	Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products
3	53200	Athletes
3	53201	Coaches
3	53202	Sports officials and referees
3	63100	Insurance agents and brokers
3	63101	Real estate agents and salespersons
3	63102	Financial sales representatives
3	63200	Cooks
3	63201	Butchers - retail and wholesale
3	63202	Bakers
3	63210	Hairstylists and barbers
3	63211	Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
3	63220	Shoe repairers and shoemakers
3	63221	Upholsterers
3	73100	Concrete finishers
3	73101	Tilesetters
3	73102	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
3	73110	Roofers and shinglers
3	73111	Glaziers
3	73112	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
3	73113	Floor covering installers
3	73200	Residential and commercial installers and servicers
3	73201	General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
3	73202	Pest controllers and fumigators
3	73209	Other repairers and servicers
3	73300	Transport truck drivers
3	73301	Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
3	73310	Railway and yard locomotive engineers
3	73311	Railway conductors and brakemen/women
3	73400	Heavy equipment operators
3	73401	Printing press operators
3	73402	Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
3	83100	Underground production and development miners
3	83101	Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
3	83110	Logging machinery operators
3	83120	Fishing masters and officers
3	83121	Fishermen/women
3	93100	Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
3	93101	Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
3	93102	Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
3	93200	Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
2	42204	Religion workers
2	52100	Library and public archive technicians
2	52110	Film and video camera operators
2	52111	Graphic arts technicians
2	52112	Broadcast technicians
2	52113	Audio and video recording technicians
2	52114	Announcers and other broadcasters
2	52119	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
2	52120	Graphic designers and illustrators
2	52121	Interior designers and interior decorators
2	62010	Retail sales supervisors
2	62020	Food service supervisors
2	62021	Executive housekeepers
2	62022	Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
2	62023	Customer and information services supervisors
2	62024	Cleaning supervisors
2	62029	Other services supervisors
2	62100	Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
2	62101	Retail and wholesale buyers
2	62200	Chefs
2	62201	Funeral directors and embalmers
2	62202	Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations
2	72010	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
2	72011	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
2	72012	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
2	72013	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
2	72014	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
2	72020	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
2	72021	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
2	72022	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
2	72023	Supervisors, railway transport operations
2	72024	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
2	72025	Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
2	72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
2	72101	Tool and die makers
2	72102	Sheet metal workers
2	72103	Boilermakers
2	72104	Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
2	72105	Ironworkers
2	72106	Welders and related machine operators
2	72200	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
2	72201	Industrial electricians
2	72202	Power system electricians
2	72203	Electrical power line and cable workers
2	72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
2	72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
2	72300	Plumbers
2	72301	Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
2	72302	Gas fitters
2	72310	Carpenters
2	72311	Cabinetmakers
2	72320	Bricklayers
2	72321	Insulators
2	72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
2	72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
2	72402	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
2	72403	Railway carmen/women
2	72404	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
2	72405	Machine fitters
2	72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
2	72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
2	72411	Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
2	72420	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
2	72421	Appliance servicers and repairers
2	72422	Electrical mechanics
2	72423	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
2	72429	Other small engine and small equipment repairers
2	72500	Crane operators
2	72501	Water well drillers
2	72600	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
2	72601	Air traffic controllers and related occupations
2	72602	Deck officers, water transport
2	72603	Engineer officers, water transport
2	72604	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
2	72999	Other technical trades and related occupations
2	82010	Supervisors, logging and forestry
2	82020	Supervisors, mining and quarrying
2	82021	Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
2	82030	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
2	82031	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
2	92010	Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
2	92011	Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
2	92012	Supervisors, food and beverage processing
2	92013	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
2	92014	Supervisors, forest products processing
2	92015	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
2	92020	Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
2	92021	Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
2	92022	Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
2	92023	Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
2	92024	Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
2	92100	Power engineers and power systems operators
2	92101	Water and waste treatment plant operators

Step-by-Step Process for Canadian Experience Class

Follow these steps to apply for the Canadian Experience Class category of the Express Entry system.

Step 1: Get a Canadian Work Permit

The most basic Canadian Experience Class eligibility requirement is to have at least one year of work experience inside Canada. To achieve this, the applicants need must get a Canadian work permit. This work permit can be either an open work permit, an LMIA work permit or an LMIA-exempt work permit.

Step 2: Meet Minimum Work Experience Requirements

Applicants need at least one year of Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residency under the CEC Express Entry program.

Step 3: Language Proficiency Test (IELTS or Equivalent)

To obtain Canadian Experience Class points based on your Language Proficiency, you must take authorized tests such as IELTS, CELPIP or equivalent French language tests.

Step 4: Express Entry Profile Creation

After that, the applicants can start the registration process for their Canadian Experience Class profile in the Express Entry system online.

Step 5: Receive ITA

IRCC invites you to apply for high-scoring candidates in the Latest CEC Draws. Once successfully receiving an Invitation to Apply, candidates must prepare and submit an electronic Application for Permanent Residence (PR) within 60 days.

Step 6: Medical Exam and Police Verification (PCC)

All the CEC Program candidates must have a medical exam document and police clearance certificate to move to the next application processing phase.

Step 7: Application Processing Phase

A visa officer assesses the Canadian Experience Class application and informs the candidates to provide any missing documents (if any) or revisions in the submitted documents.

Step 8: Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR)

IRCC makes the final decision on your CEC application, and you receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) via email.

Step 9: Get the PR Card

Once getting a CoPR, the candidates can apply for your PR card. This card comes in handy to prove your PR status in Canada.

Canadian Experience Class Processing Time

The Canadian Experience Class Processing time is between 4-6 months, but due to the Covid-19 crisis, the processing times can go up to 19 months. The candidates can check the latest CEC processing time here.

Proof of Funds for the Canadian Skilled Worker Program

The best thing about the Canadian Experience Class category of the Express Entry program is that the applicants don’t have to show any proof of funds. They can apply for Canadian Experience Class solely based on the skilled worker experience obtained inside Canada.

Canadian Experience Class Application Fees

The amount of money required to apply for the Canadian Experience Class is the same as the other two federal programs of the Express Entry system.

Application processing fee – CAD $850
Right of Permanent Residence fee – CAD $515
With Spouse or partner – CAD $850
With a dependent child – CAD $230 (per child)

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FAQs: Canadian Experience Class

What is the difference between Express Entry and CEC?

CEC is a type of Express Entry program. It is one of the three main economic immigration programs in Canada.

What is the Canadian Experience Class cut-off?

The Canadian Experience Class cut-off refers to the minimum CRS score needed to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a specific Express Entry draw targeting CEC candidates. This cut-off score can vary in each draw based on the number of candidates and the immigration goals of the Canadian government.

How do I apply for the Canadian Experience Class?

To apply for the CEC, you need to create an Express Entry profile, meet the eligibility criteria (such as having at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada), and receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a draw from the Express Entry pool. After receiving an ITA, you can then submit your application for permanent residency.

What proof of funds is required for the Canadian Experience Class?

For the CEC, you generally do not need to show proof of funds, as individuals applying under this program usually have established themselves in Canada through work. However, having sufficient funds to support yourself and your family is always beneficial.

Who is eligible for Canadian Experience Class Program?

As mentioned above, a candidate must have at least 12-months of full-time (or comparable part-time) skilled job experience in Canada to be eligible for CEC. Work experience in Canada must have been obtained within the previous three years of the application date. For foreign individuals with no previous job experience in Canada, CEC is not an ideal option.