Canadian Experience Class

All Economic Class programs are designed to bring immigrants to Canada who can establish themselves economically in the country.

The Canadian Experience Class is part of the Economic Class and is managed by the Express Entry program. Approximate processing times are currently 6 months once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the program requirements.

Canadian Experience Class Requirements:

• Have obtained at least one year of full-time skilled, professional, or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of the application date. Self-employment or work experience gained while being a full-time student does not count.
• The job experience must be in:
  • A Managerial job (NOC skill level 0)
  • A Professional job (NOC skill type A)
  • Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC skill type B)
• Meet the minimum language score of CLB 5 or CLB 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark, depending on the level of the job.
• Plan to live and work outside the province of Quebec (individuals with work experience in Quebec who plan to reside there may apply under the Quebec Experience Class instead).

Final Criteria Before Getting Permanent Residence:

Once selected from the Express Entry pool and awarded an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates and their dependants must undergo:

• Medical examinations
• Security clearances

These steps are required as part of the Canadian immigration application process.

Valid Option for International Students

The Canadian Experience Class offers international students with Canadian work experience the fastest and simplest pathway to obtaining permanent residence.

After completing a program or course of study at a Canadian institution, international graduates may stay in Canada and work on post-graduate work permits. After obtaining at least one year of Canadian work experience in a skilled, professional, or technical field, they may become eligible to apply under the Canadian Experience Class.

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