Canadian Experience Class (CEC) via Express Entry

Are you qualified to immigrate to Canada under the Canadian Experience Class via the Express Entry System?

In our previous blogs we discussed Express Entry and described how it works. We also learned that there are three main categories that can be utilized when applying through Express Entry. We have already discussed the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Federal Skilled Trades Worker Program (FSTW) and today we are going to discuss applying through the Express Entry System with Canadian Experience through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) We will discuss the requirements one needs to meet in order to qualify under this category of the Express Entry system. 

The CEC program is for those who have attained Canadian work experience within Canada who are interested in now applying for Permanent Residency for Canada. 

Under the Canadian Experience Class Category of Express Entry, you must;

1. WORK EXPERIENCE 
Have at least 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last three years (before you apply). This work must have been full time OR an equal amount in part time. Therefore full time is 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours), OR an equal amount in part-time hours, such as: having 15 hours / week for 24 months therefore totalling 1 year of full time work at 1,260 hours or having 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than one job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)

Also it is imperative that this work experience has been gained with the proper work authorization. It is important to note that self employment and work that has been gained while studying does not count towards the mandatory 12 months of Skilled Work Experience that is required. 

2. EDUCATION
​There is no education requirement for Canadian Experience Class. But you can earn points for your education under Express Entry, if:

• you went to school in Canada, and have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
  • secondary (high school) or
  • post-secondary school
• you have foreign education, and you have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an approved agency showing that your foreign education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree  from a Canadian:
  • secondary (high school) or
  • post-secondary school

You'll only benefit from getting an ECA if your foreign education is equal to a completed Canadian high school diploma or greater.

3. LANGUAGE
You must be able to meet with the minimum language requirements for the position that you are working in. For Skilled Workers you must obtain a minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 categories on the IELTS General Training Exam of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. For Skilled Trades Workers you must obtain a minimum of 5.0 in the listening and speaking sections and a 3.5 in the reading section and a 4.0 in the writing section. You must show that you meet the requirements in English or French by including the test results when you complete your Express Entry profile. Your test results must not be more than two years old on the day you apply for permanent residence or you will need to retake the test.

If you meet the above criteria, then you may be eligible to utilize the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply.
 
To find out if you qualify for the Canadian Experience Class Program offered through the Express Entry System complete our FREE ONLINE EXPRESS ENTRY ASSESSMENT or CALCULATE YOUR CRS SCORE HERE.

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