Turning Canadian work experience into permanent residence opportunities successfully.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is designed for skilled workers who have gained work experience in Canada and wish to become permanent residents. It is one of the three federal immigration programs managed through Express Entry.
The CEC program was created to help temporary foreign workers and graduates transition to permanent residence after gaining at least one year of Canadian work experience.
Candidates with Canadian work experience may also receive additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) through Express Entry, which increases their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
Over time, the Canadian Experience Class has become one of Canada’s most significant immigration pathways for skilled workers and is widely recognized as a successful program by governments, employers, communities, and applicants.
According to Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC), eligible skilled work experience must fall under:
TEER 0
TEER 1
TEER 2
TEER 3
Your work experience may be in one or more of these categories.
Applicants must demonstrate that they performed the duties described in the lead statement of the occupational description under the NOC.
Find clear answers about eligibility, CRS points, and permanent residence through CEC.
The Canadian Experience Class is managed under the Express Entry system, which uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank eligible candidates.
The Comprehensive Ranking System is the points-based system used under Express Entry to rank candidates.
Applicants may be required to complete a medical examination as part of the permanent residence process.
Eligible candidates must apply through Express Entry and meet the program’s work experience and other requirements.
Eligibility depends on meeting program requirements at the time of application.
If you have gained skilled work experience in Canada, our team can guide you through the Canadian Experience Class process and help strengthen your Express Entry profile.
