Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | A Fast-Track Pathway to Permanent Residency for Skilled Workers in Canada

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three main immigration streams under Canada’s Express Entry system, designed specifically for individuals who have gained skilled work experience in Canada and wish to apply for permanent residency (PR).

This program is especially suitable for international graduates of Canadian institutions and temporary foreign workers, offering one of the fastest and most straightforward routes to PR.

Who Is Eligible for the CEC?

To qualify under the Canadian Experience Class, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• At least 12 months of full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work experience in Canada within the last 3 years.
  This experience must:
  • Be in a job classified under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
  • Have been obtained legally while authorized to work in Canada.
• Language proficiency proven by a valid test result:
  • CLB 7 for jobs in TEER 0 or 1
  • CLB 5 for jobs in TEER 2 or 3
• Work experience must not be gained while studying full-time (e.g., part-time work during full-time studies is not eligible).

Key Advantages of the CEC Program

• No Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) required
• No job offer or sponsorship needed to apply
• Higher CRS score potential due to Canadian work experience
• Faster application processing, typically under 6 months
• Applicants can include spouse and dependent children

Who Can Apply Through CEC?

• International graduates who obtained at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada after graduation with a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
• Individuals who worked in Canada with a spousal open work permit or employer-specific work permit
• Foreign nationals who held a valid job offer and worked in Canada for at least one year

Expert Immigration Support by Samiee Immigration

If you have Canadian work experience and are looking for a fast, reliable, and low-risk pathway to permanent residency, the Canadian Experience Class may be the right choice for you.

At Samiee Immigration, our team of certified experts is here to guide you through every step of the process — from Express Entry profile creation to document collection and final application submission.

📞 Contact us today to determine your eligibility and begin your journey toward permanent residency in Canada.

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