How To Apply for Canadian Experience Class

If you have worked or studied in Canada, you may qualify for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. Then, fill out our immigration assessment form and we’ll get back to you to discuss your eligibility and options.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Requirements

In order to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class you must:

• meet the required language levels needed for your job for each language ability within writing, reading, listening, and speaking
• have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last 3 years before you apply.
• The work experience must be full-time or an equal amount in part-time
  have gained your work experience by working in Canada legally

How Canadian Work Experience is Calculated

Your skilled work experience must be paid work including paid wages or earned commission. Volunteer work or unpaid internships are not counted.
For part-time work, you can work more or less than 15 hours/week as long as it adds up to 1,560 hours. You can work more than 1 part-time job to get the hours you need to apply!

According to the Canadian National Occupational Classification, skilled work experience means:

• managerial jobs (skill level 0)
• professional jobs (skill type A)
• technical jobs and skilled trades (skill type B)
• Your work experience can be in 1 or more NOC 0, A or B jobs.
• Education Requirements for CEC Immigration

There is no education requirement for the Canadian Experience Class. Although if you want to increase your CRS score you can do so with your Education experience with these two options:

• If you went to school in Canada, you can get points for a certificate, diploma, or degree from a Canadian University or post-secondary institution.
• If you have foreign education, you can get points for a completed foreign credential or an EAC report.
  Language Requirement for CEC

You must:

• meet the minimum language level of:
  – Canadian Language Benchmark 7 for NOC 0 or A jobs OR
  – Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for NOC B jobs
• take approved language tests for:
  – writing
  –  reading
  – listening
  – speaking

Your language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result and must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence.

How to Apply for the Canadian Experience Class

Step 1. Obtain a Canadian work permit and complete a year of work
Step 2: Meet eligibility criteria and create an Express Entry profile
Step 3: Receive an ITA
Step 4: Complete a medical, provide security background checks, and submit an e-application
Step 5: Receive confirmation of permanent resident status and receive a PR card

Why You Should Apply for the Canadian Experience Class in 2022?

Canada is inviting thousands of foreign workers in Canada to apply for the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class. If you have a year of experience of work in Canada you could qualify for this program which would let you become a Permanent Resident of Canada extremely fast. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, the Express Entry pool has frequently targeted CEC applicants so now is the time to apply!

Not only does the Canadian experience gain your extra points on your CRS Score, but you also don’t need to show proof of sufficient funds, and you can expect faster processing!

How We Can Help You With Your Canada Experience Class Application

Due to the tremendous opportunity, such a visa allows its applicant, the rate of application is extremely high and not all that apply may be accepted. While the CEC Application procedure has its advantages, there are many difficult aspects to the application that must be addressed in order to have a successful case. The application forms, procedures, and documentation must be handled perfectly from start to finish.

Each year, Canada offers countless immigrants the opportunity of realizing their dreams through the trades and education they have acquired during their time in Canada. This can be you, but only if you take the proper steps to achieve your goals.

Optimize your chances of success!

What are your options for Canadian Immigration? You can consider any of the following pathways to Canadian Immigration:

• Provincial Nominee Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class
• Humanitarian and Compassionate
• Study to Immigrate
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
• How to Become a Canadian Citizen: Applying for Canadian Citizenship
• Family Sponsorship
• Spousal Sponsorship
• Express Entry
• Federal Skilled Workers Program
• Caregivers
• Canada Business Immigration Programs
• Refugee and Asylum
• Visa rejections/Appeals

Chugo Immigration Service is authorized to offer Canadian Immigration and Citizenship services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Principal Consultant, Pius Chukwuma Ekwulugo RCIC, is a member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and has helped many foreigners to start a new life in Canada. We will help you too!

For effective and diligent legal help regarding Canadian Immigration matters, we partner with Weekes Law Office.

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

Are you looking for an immigration pathway to Canada? If you do not know where to look and how to start, we invite you to book an eligibility consultation with us. We will prepare an individualized assessment report for you and guide you on your immigration journey to Canada.

We advise you to complete the assessment questionnaire now in order to properly plan your application.

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