Why apply for Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?

• Best pathway to apply for Canada PR
• Quick processing time within 3-4 months
• ‘NO’ proof of funds requirement
• Earn extra CRS score under Express Entry
• 24,800 ITAs issued in 2024 under CEC

 

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)    

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a popular pathway for temporary skilled workers to gain Canada PR. It is a part of Express Entry that allows temporary workers who have worked in Canada for at least one year to become permanent residents.

 

The CEC is also one of the fastest routes to Canadian permanent residence; it takes only three to four months to process. The primary eligibility requirement for a CEC is having the right amount of work experience in Canada. Unlike other Express Entry programs, the CEC focuses on applicants who understand Canada's work culture and labor market.

 

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Benefits of Canadian Experience Class

• Stay work and live anywhere in Canada
• Sponsor your family
• Apply for Canadian citizenship after legally residing for three years
• There is no need to provide sufficient proof of funds
• Receive residency faster than another candidate in the immigration pathway
• Claim more score for Canadian work experience in the CRS system
• No education requirement
• Application processed quickly, often within three to four months

 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Canadian Experience Class

• Work experience: Have at least 1 year of skilled professional work experience in Canada within three months of the application date. Gain work experience by working in Canada under a Temporary resident permit
• Language requirement: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 for NOC TEER category 2 or 3 jobs or CLB 7
• NOC Work Classification: 1 year or more of these NOC work experience in (TEER) Categories:

1. TEER 0
2. TEER 1
3. TEER 2
4. TEER 3

• Accommodation: Reside and work outside Quebec
• Have a clean record and satisfy the medical condition.

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Requirements to apply for Canadian Experience Class

• Have at least 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada (Full-time work)
• Gained work experience in Canada while in Temporary resident status
• For part-time work, the total work hours must be 1,560 hours
• Proof of language Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5
• Proof of employment letter
• A completed educational credential
• Accommodation proof of residing outside Quebec
• Must be paid job ( volunteer work and unpaid internships are not included)
• Must have proof of Canadian skilled work experience in any one of the NOC category

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Steps to Apply for a Canadian Experience Class

Step 1:  Check your eligibility to apply for CEC

Step 2: Complete your English language test

Step 3: Sort out the necessary document

Step 4: Submit your profile for Express Entry

Step 5: Wait for an ITA to apply for Canada PR

Step 6: Receive an ITA

Step 7: Once you receive an ITA, apply for Canada PR within 60 days

 

Processing cost of Canadian Experience Class

The processing fee for a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for PR application is $850 CAD per adult. Below mentioned is the total processing fees of CEC:

Types of visa category	Processing fees
Principal applicant	CAD 850
Right to Permanent Residence fee	CAD 515
Dependent children	CAD 230
Biometrics	CAD 85 per person

 

Processing time for Canadian Experience Class

The processing time for a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) application is generally 6 months from submission to the final decision. Here is processing time for CEC:

Processing time category	Processing  time
Initial review	1-2 months
Medical and security checks	3-6 months
Decision making	6-12 months

 

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