CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)

The Canadian Experience Class is one of the three programs under the Canada Express Entry System that allows applicants who have previously worked in Canada for at least one year, not more than 3 years before, to settle in Canada permanently.

WHAT IS THE CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM?

The Canada express entry program is one of Canada’s most popular and promising immigration programs. It is an application management system. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) uses a points-based system to rank or scrutinise applicants’ Express Entry profiles.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FSWP, FSTP, AND CEC

Here are some of the basic differences between all 3 Federal Canada Express Entry Programs:

Requirements	Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSTP)	Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP)	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Job Offer	Not Required	A letter from a company in Canada offering full-time employment for at least one year.	Not Required
Work Experience	Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience within the last 10 years	Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience within the last 5 years	Applicants should have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada
Language Proficiency	Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7: English or French	Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5: Speaking and Listening and CLB 4: Reading and Writing	Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)/NCLC 7: National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill level 0 and A and CLB/NCLC 5: NOC skill level B
Type/Level of Work	Categories Under NOC Skilled Group NOC : 0, A or B.	Categories Under NOC Trade Group NOC : 0, A or B.	Canadian experience in 1 NOC : 0, A or B.
Definition	This program is for overseas skilled workers who have international work experience.	It is for skilled foreign nationals who are willing to relocate to Canada to start their trade there.	It assists temporary foreign employees and overseas students with work experience in Canada to obtain PR.
Education	Secondary Education	Not Required	Not Required
Financial Evidence	Proof of funds is required	Proof of funds or an offer letter is required.	Not Required

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)?

Here are some of the benefits of the Canada Experience Class mentioned below:

• Applicants do not require continuous work experience.
• Minimum documentation in comparison to other programs.
• Applicants may require to show proof of funds 
• Visa applications get processed within 3 months to 4 months under CEC 
• Applicants get some extra CRS points because of Canadian work experience.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE CEC CANADA?

There are some eligibility for Canadian experience classes. Applicants have to meet the following requirements to become eligible to apply for the CEC program Canada:-

• Applicants must have at least one year of work experience in the last 3 years.
• The field in which you have work experience should lie inNOC skill types.
• Work experience, gained as a full-time student, will not be considered.
• The work experience you have in Canada must be done under the appropriate authority.
• Must fulfil the IELTS score requirements
• The applicant must intend to live and work in Canada.
• Must have a Medical Examination Report from a CIC or IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) -approved panel physician.
• Applicants should not have any type of criminal charge.
• ECA may be required.

CEC PROGRAM CANADA POINTS CALCULATOR

The CRS score, which determines what is Canadian experience class category applicant ranks within the Express Entry Pool, is calculated exactly as it is for applicants within the FSTP or FSWP categories. Every applicant’s Comprehensive Ranking System score will be based on the factors which are mentioned below:- 

• Work Experience
• Age
• Job Offer
• Adaptability
• Academic Qualification
• Language Ability (IELTS Score)

Applicants who are already present in the Express Entry Pool will have an excellent opportunity to enhance their CRS score by working on these factors.

CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS DRAW

Canadian Experience Class or Express Entry draws are held approximately every 2 weeks. CIC or IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) Express Entry draws eligible applicants from the federal express entry pool and sends an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Canada permanent residence visa. Every single draw has a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score, and it represents the lowest CRS score to qualify for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a Permanent Residency Canada visa. 

WHAT ARE THE MOST DEMANDED JOBS UNDER THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC) CANADA?

The Canadian government made a big announcement that it will welcome nearly 1.2 million new immigrants by 2023. This statement from the Canadian government is enough to tell us that there will be great work opportunities for overseas immigrants.

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION (NOC) SKILL TYPES

Applicants who want to apply for Canada immigration through CEC, their work experience should be listed in the skill types which are mentioned below:-

Skill Type “0” (Zero)

Jobs in management, such as retail and wholesale trade managers, restaurant managers, manager in food service and accommodations, hospitality sectors, and more.

Skill Level  “A”

This skill level is for professional jobs which require a degree from a reputed and recognized university or college. Professional jobs such as IT (Information Technology) occupations, Legal occupations, Engineering and Construction occupations, and many more lie under this skill level.

Skill Level  “B”

Jobs requiring technical training or a college degree, such as general office jobs, chef jobs, retail sales jobs, plumber jobs, and more.

Canadian experience class jobs

Managerial jobs (NOC skill level 0)

• Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
• Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
• Architecture and science managers
• Banking, credit and other investment managers
• Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces
• Commissioned police officers
• Computer and information systems managers

Professional jobs (NOC skill type A)

• Financial auditors and accountants
• Financial and investment analysts
• Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
• Human resources professionals
• Professional occupations in business management consulting
• Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations

Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC skill type B)

• Administrative assistants
• Desktop publishing operators and related occupations
• Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers
• Executive  Assistant
• Human resources and recruitment officers
• Legal administrative assistants
• Payroll clerks
• Property administrators

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)?

Here is the complete process of the Canadian Experience Class in a few easy steps:

Step 1
Acquire a Canadian Work Permit

Step 2
Obtain a year of work experience in Canada

Step 3
Meet Eligibility requirements like (Educational Credential Assessment {ECA}, IELTS test, and other requirements)

Step 4
Create your federal Express Entry Profile

Step 5
Receive an Invitation To Apply for Permanent Residence

Step 6
Applicant must undergo a medical examination

Step 7
Submit a security background check  

Step 8
Submit your E-application

Step 9
Get Canada Permanent Residency Status 

Step 10
Receive your PR Card 

CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC) AND PROVINCE OF QUEBEC

Applicants who are planning Quebec immigration and want to work, study, and live there can not apply through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program; nevertheless, there is a common misperception that applicants who have working experience in the Canadian province of Quebec are also ineligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program this is not the case. 

If any applicant has worked in Quebec and obtained work experience but plans to reside in a province other than Quebec, they are eligible to apply for the CEC program.

CEC APPLICATION LIMITATIONS IN QUEBEC

• Applicants can not apply for Quebec immigration if they have gained work experience outside the province of Quebec.
• Applicants who have obtained experience in Quebec and want to live in Quebec must apply through the Quebec Skilled Worker Class or Quebec PNP.

COST TO GET A PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA THROUGH THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)

There are several charges or fees which you have to pay to acquire a Permanent Resident visa through this program:-

Processing Fee	Amount per person (CAD)
Right of Permanent Residence in Canada	$515
Principal Applicant	$475.00
The Principal applicant is under 22 years of age and has no spouse or common-law partner	$75.00
The family member of the principal applicant who is over 22 years of age or is less than 22 years of age and is a common-law partner or spouse	$825
The family member of the principal applicant who is less than the age of 22 years and is not a common-law partner or spouse.	$225

THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS MINIMUM POINTS IN CRS  (CEC)

There are a total of 1200 points in the CRS system. How much CRS (CompCEC PROGRAM CANADA POINTS CALCULATORrehensive Ranking System) score you need to get Canada PR depends on Express Entry draw cut-off score. 

HERE ARE THE MAIN CRS SCORE FACTORS ON WHICH YOUR CRS SCORE DEPENDS:-

FUNDS REQUIRED FOR THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)

Applicants who are applying for a Canada Permanent Residence visa through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) do not require to show funds.

PROCESSING TIME FOR THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)?

CEC processing time is quite shorter in comparison to other Canadian experience class programs, In which applications get processed within 3 months to 4 months.

WHY ALWAYS CONSIDER BASICS OF IMMIGRATION?

1. Expert Visa counselors provide Step-by-step guidance through a secure, online process.  
2. Apt evaluation of credentials and faster visa processing. 
3. Identifying all potential hazards and roadblocks in securing a visa. 
4. Assistance with documentation, immigration rules, citizenship, and border control procedures.
5. Multiple case assessment for better conflict resolution.
6. Designated process managers to provide personalized guidance.

Just like the basics of anything act as “building blocks” forming a strong foundation for constructing complex structures. The Basics of Immigration serve as the foundational elements of moving abroad, for any aspiring immigrant.