What Are The CEC Program Requirements ?
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is ideal for candidates who have worked in Canada for at least one year to immigrate permanently. The process usually three to four months to process. So, CEC is one of the fastest routes to Canadian permanent residence.
CEC is a part of Canada’s Express Entry immigration system.
How to apply for CEC
Obtain a Canadian work permit
Complete at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada
Get your language test done
Create an Express Entry profile
Overview
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is known as one of the largest programs which create a pathway for temporary workers nationwide across Canada. The Immigration and Refugee Canada (IRCC) initiated the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in 2008 to offer a pathway for temporary foreign workers to secure permanent residence status. Potential candidates who wish to obtain the Permanent Resident can simply apply through this program.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) provides the opportunity for young candidates to build their future in Canada. The CEC is one of the many programs designed to introduce the young labour force in the Canadian labour market which would benefit both the Government of Canada and individual success.
The CEC also provides an opportunity for candidates with Canadian work experience to gain a higher Comprehensive Ranking System points (CRS) which would increase the chances of obtaining the Permanent Residence.
Eligibility Requirement
In order to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class, you must meet the following requirements:
You must obtain one year or more technical, skilled or professional Canadian experience within the last 36 months of your application date. Full time job must be at least 30 hours a week for 12 months (1,560 hours) OR its equivalent in part time job.
Note : CEC is not an option for foreign nationals who do not have recent Canadian work experience.
You must plan to work and live outside the province of Quebec. (note: the province of Quebec is a separate jurisdiction which have their own eligibility requirement, for more information please visit https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/immigration-programs/quebec-experience-program)
You must meet or surpass a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 (“initial intermediate”) for NOC B jobs or CLB 7 (“adequate intermediate proficiency”), for NOC skill level 0 or A jobs.
You have gained your Canadian work experience while you are physically in Canada with a valid work permit.
CEC as an International Student
International Students who completed their studies from a Recognized Educational Institution are the primary group who obtain Permanent Resident in Canada.
The students must:
Successfully complete their education from a recognized Canadian Institution.
Apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) through the official IRCC website
Through PGWP obtain 1560 hours of Canadian work experience
Take and pass the Canadian official languages and obtain the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (figure 1 for example explains what is the Canadian Language Benchmark)
Enter the express entry pool. The application process takes up to 6 months
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CEC as a Temporary Foreign Worker
Temporary Foreign Workers can be qualified for Permanent Resident through obtaining one year of Canadian work experience. Obtaining CEC as a Temporary Foreign Worker is the second largest program that issues Permanent Residents.
The Foreign Workers must:
Get a Canadian Work Permit
Obtain at least 1560 hours of Canadian Work Experience
Take and pass the Canadian official languages and obtain the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (figure 1 for example explains what is the Canadian Language Benchmark)
Enter the express entry pool. The application process takes up to 6 months
Email Seraj Immigration firm for more questions (our email address)
Note: The Canadian work experience is a general work experience which does not have to correspond with your degree and profession.
Additional Consideration
If you wish to live in Quebec please apply for CEC please visit https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=382&top=29
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Seraj Immigration was founded as a response to Canada’s largest immigration program. Our firm provides free 30 minutes professional consultation in different languages including English, Farsi and Dari. If you wish to travel to Canada through CEC programs or any other immigration programs, you must fill out our free assessment form. If you are eligible to immigrate to Canada, a member of the Seraj immigration team will reach out to you and assist you to the best of our ability.
