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A fast pathway to Canadian permanent residency for skilled workers with Canadian work experience.
Last updated: 2025-10-30
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a fast and reliable Express Entry stream for skilled workers who have gained eligible Canadian work experience.
It rewards in-country experience, language ability, and workforce integration as primary pathways to permanent residency.
What you getالمزايا
Fast processing for candidates with Canadian work experience.
No requirement for a job offer or proof of funds (if currently working in Canada).
High success rate for applicants with authorized Canadian experience.
Able to include spouse and dependent children in the application.
Pathway to citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
PR application charge (principal applicant)
Includes Right of Permanent Residence Fee where applicable.
Language test (typical)
Varies by provider.
Medical exams (typical)
Panel physician rates vary.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Minimum 1 year of skilled Canadian work experience (1,560 hours) in the last 3 years.
Work experience must be in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations.
Meet language level requirements (CLB 7 for TEER 0/1; CLB 5 for TEER 2/3).
Experience must have been gained while authorized to work in Canada.
Intend to live outside Quebec.
Who cannot apply
Not having at least 1 year of eligible Canadian work experience in the last 3 years.
Failure to meet required language levels for your NOC category.
Unverifiable employment or document discrepancies.
Language requirementاللغة
Minimum level
CLB 7 for TEER 0 & 1 jobs; CLB 5 for TEER 2 & 3 jobs
Accepted tests
Eligible occupationsالمهن
Typical eligible occupations
- ✦Skilled occupations in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 (e.g., managers, professionals, technicians)
The processكيف نعمل
Confirm Canadian Work Experience
Ensure you have 12 months (1,560 hours) of eligible work experience in the last 3 years.
Language Test
Take IELTS/CELPIP or TEF/TCF and meet CLB requirements for your NOC.
Create Express Entry Profile
Enter the Express Entry pool under the CEC stream.
Receive ITA
If selected, submit a complete PR application within 60 days.
Receive PR Approval
After processing, receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence and land in Canada.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport and ID
Work Experience
- ✦Employment letters, pay records, and tax statements
Language
- ✦IELTS/CELPIP or TEF/TCF results
Health & Character
- ✦Medical exam certificate
- ✦Police clearance certificates
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Canadian experience must be properly documented and authorized.
Express Entry draw cut-offs still affect selection even for CEC candidates when pooled.
IRCC rules and NOC/TEER codes can change—verify current classifications.
Compliance
Provide complete and truthful employment records and tax/pay documentation.
Maintain legal work authorization during the period your Canadian work experience was obtained.
Update profile if personal circumstances change before an ITA.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
No — CEC is based on Canadian work experience and does not require a job offer.
Start the Canada route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.