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Canadian Experience Class(CEC)

Program Status:

This program is active and accepting applications on an on-going basis.

Program Description:

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program is for skilled workers with work experience in Canada. Under this program, they can apply to become permanent residents. The CEC is one of the three federal immigration programs administered via the Express Entry online application system for skilled workers.

Key Program highlights

In 2008, IRCC introduced the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) as a route to permanent residence for candidates with eligible work experience in Canada. It was developed for temporary foreign workers and foreign graduates with qualifying Canadian work experience. The program criteria include qualified, skilled Canadian work experience and a minimum English or French proficiency level. The program targets those who have already established themselves in professional work experience in Canada and have demonstrated the ability to integrate well and contribute to the Canadian economy. About 30,563 invitations were issued to CEC Candidates in 2019 under the economic immigration program.

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1-year skilled work experience in Canada. This work experience must be within the last three years before submitting your application under this program. The work experience must be either full-time or an equal amount in part-time work.

The CEC program’s work experience must be under skill 0, A & B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The work experience can be in 1 or more NOC 0, A, or B jobs. The NOC is a list of all the occupations in the Canadian labor market. NOC is used to classify jobs according to duties, skills, talents, and work settings for different positions.

Skilled type 0 – Managerial Jobs.
Skilled type A – Professional Jobs.
Skilled type B – Technical jobs and skilled trade.

Candidates must show that while working in their primary occupation, they performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC; this will include all the essential duties and most of the primary responsibilities listed.

Candidates must show they were authorized to work in Canada under a valid resident status when they gained their work experience in Canada.

Candidates need to determine their NOC code for their primary occupation and must ensure their job duties match with the NOC code for their primary occupation. Use the following links to choose your NOC.

National Occupational Classification – Canada.ca

Find your NOC – Canada.ca

Language requirement:

Candidates for the CEC program must prove their language abilities by taking any of the approved language tests. Write your language test for either English or French or both. Get minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all four abilities if your NOC is 0 or A and CLB 5 if your NOC is B, i.e., speaking, reading, listening, and writing for English Test result is valid for two years.

Acceptable English language test:

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Note: Register for the CELPIP-General test.
International English Language Testing System ( IELTS). Book your test at British Council IELTS Online Application

Note: Register for the IELTS English General Training Test.

Acceptable French Language Test:

Test d’evaluation de français (TEF).
Test de connaissance du français (TCF).

Link to language requirement.

Education:

There is no education requirement for the Canadian Experience Class. However, you can increase your rank in the Express Entry Pool if you have Educational experience in Canada or outside of Canada. If your Educational credentials are outside of Canada, you must evaluate your credentials.

List of designated organizations for ECA:

World Education Services.
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada.
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada.
Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.
International Credential Services.

Follow this link to view all designated credential service providers Educational Credential Assessment – Service Providers – Canada.ca

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Minimum 1 year work experience is required on a full-time 30 hours per week basis or a part-time 15 hours per week for a period of 2 years. The work experience for the FSW program must be under skill 0, A & B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The NOC is a list of all the occupations in the Canadian labour market. NOC is used to classify jobs according to duties, skills, talents and work settings for different jobs.

Skilled type 0 – Managerial Jobs.
Skilled type A – Professional Jobs.
Skilled type B – Technical jobs and skilled trades.

Candidates must show that while working in their primary occupation,they performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. This will include all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.

The skilled work experience must be:

In the same type of job using the NOC as the job you want to use for your immigration application this is called your primary occupation.

ii.Within the last 10 years.

iii. Paid work either through wages or earned commission. Note: Volunteer work or unpaid internships is not acceptable.

Att least 1 year of continuous work or 30 hours per week. Candidates can prove this in 3 different ways as follows:

Full-time at 1 job	30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time
Equal amount in part-time	15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time
Full-time at more than 1 job	30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time

Numbers of Years of Work Experience	Maximum Points
1 year	9
2-3 years	11
4-5 years	13
6 years or more	15

National Occupational Classification – Canada.ca

Find your NOC – Canada.ca

Make sure the main duties listed match your exact job description.

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Program Specific Data Analysis

The chart below shows the number of invitations issued under the CEC program for the last three years.

Number Of Invitations For CEC

The chart below shows processing time for the Canadian Experience Class Program based on the final decision in 2016 and 2017.

Number Of Final Decision Made On CEC Program 2016 - 2017

Data Source: Express Entry Year-end Report 2017

Key Candidates for the Program

The ideal candidates for the Canadian Experience Class are skilled workers who have valid work experience in Canada and wish to become permanent residents of Canada. The work experience must be a minimum of 1-year professional work experience in the last three years in any of the National Occupational Classification Group with skill type 0, A & B. See below a list of top 10 NOC occupations and the number of invitations issued in 2019.

	Top 10 NOC Primary Occupation in 2019	Number of ITA Issued
1.	2173 Software engineers and designers.	6,529
2.	2171 Information systems analysts and consultants.	4,645
3.	2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers.	3,819
4.	1111 Financial auditors and accountants.	2,607
5.	1241 Administrative assistants.	2,407
6.	1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting.	1,838
7.	1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations.	1,808
8.	1221 Administrative officers.	1,694
9.	4011 University professors and lecturers.	1,684
10.	0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers.	1,588

Data Source: Express Entry Year-End Report 2019. Express Entry Year-End Report 2019 – Canada.ca

Step by Step Process

Step 1

Get your Documents.

Get all the necessary documents ready such as your language test, credential evaluation, passport or travel document, proof of funds, etc.

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Step 2

Submit your Express Entry Profile

To create your profile, you need to answer some eligibility questions, which takes about 15 minutes to complete through this link. Create and submit your profile.

Step 2

Step 3

Apply For Permanent Residence

Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa after receiving an invitation to apply through the express entry online system. Fill out the form and upload your documents.

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Step 4

Pay Your Application Fees And Submit Your Application

Step 4

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How to Apply

There are two steps to apply for the CEC program: Creating your profile and submitting your PR application. Both steps are done online.

Step 1: Submit your Express Entry profile:

Submitting an express entry profile is done by filling an online form. To create your profile, you need to answer some eligibility questions, which takes about 15 minutes to complete through this link. After you completed the eligibility questions, you will be issued a number as your reference code. You will need this number to move your information from the eligibility tool to your Express Entry profile.

If you are eligible, you will receive instruction to create an online account to fill out an Express Entry profile. Enter your reference number (if you have one) and enter your personal information, language test details, and National Occupation Classification (NOC Code).

After you submit your Express Entry profile, you will know your score to determine your place in the Express Entry Pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System. Visit this link to see how you are ranked in the express entry pool.

You have 60 days to complete and submit your express entry profile. Your profile is valid for one year, but you can submit another profile if you did not receive an ITA within one year.

Note: Submitting an online Express Entry profile does not guarantee that you will be invited to apply for permanent residence.

Step 2: Apply for Permanent Residence

Applying for a Permanent Resident Visa after receiving an invitation to apply is done through the express entry online system. You will need to fill out the online forms through the account you created while submitting your express entry profile. Scan and upload all your supporting documents, as listed above. Pay your application fees and submit your completed application.

Pay your application fees:

Estimated cost per Adult $1,325 and per child $225. See the breakdown of the fees below. How to make payment & Fees table

Fees	Canadian dollar
Application Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	$1,325
Application without right of permanent residence fee	$825
Spouse or partner Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	$1,325
Spouse or partner without right of permanent residence fee	$825
Include a dependant child	$225 (per child)

Biometrics:

Applicants may be required to give their biometrics for permanent residence applications. Fingerprints and photos will be taken. Visit this link to learn more about how to give your Biometrics. Estimated Cost – $85 Individual, $170 Family.

Processing time:

The processing time for a complete PR application is six months. You have 90 days to submit your application.

If your application is successful, you will be required to submit your passport and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), and a Visa will be issued.

Payment of Fees

Estimated cost per Adult $1,325 and per child $225. See the breakdown of the fees below. How to make payment & Fees table

Fees	Canadian dollar
Application Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	$1,325
Application without right of permanent residence fee	$825
Spouse or partner Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)	$1,325
Spouse or partner without right of permanent residence fee	$825
Include a dependant child	$225 (per child)

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Processing TImes

The processing time for a complete PR application is six months. You have 90 days to submit your application.

If your application is successful, you will be required to submit your passport and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), and a Visa will be issued.

Latest Program Updates

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020 and travel restrictions, the IRCC had program-specific draws to invite candidates who most likely are already in Canada. Ten draws were targeted towards the Canadian Experience Class from March 23 to August 20, 2020. The lowest CRS score was 431 on June 25, 2020, while the highest CRS score was 467 on March 23, 2020 draw. Find below information on all the draws explicitly made to target CEC candidates.

Express Entry Draw Number for CEC	Date	Number of invitations	Lowest CRS score
#161	August 20, 2020	3,300	454
#157	July 23, 2020	3,343	445
#154	June 25, 2020	3,508	431
#152	June 11, 2020	3,559	437
#150	May 28, 2020	3,515	440
#148	May 14, 2020	3,371	447
#146	April 30, 2020	3,311	452
#144	April 16, 2020	3,782	455

Data Source: Express Entry Result – Round of Invitations

Historical Program Data

IRCC developed the CEC program in 2008 as a pathway to permanent residence for those with skilled work experience in Canada. See the chart below for the number of admissions made between 2013 when the program started and 2016.

Canada - Admissions of Canadian Experience Class 2013 - 2016

Data source: Express Entry Year-End Reports for 2017, 2018 & 2019.

References:

IRCC Website for Canadian Experience Class
Report on Plans and Priorities 2015–2016 – Canada.ca
Express Entry Year-End Reports for 2017, 2018 & 2019.
Canada- Permanent Resident Immigration Category 2000-2016 Open Data IRCC_AdhocSR_PR_0007_E.

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