CEC is one of the most convenient and integral programmes under IRCC. This particular programme is designed for the temporary foreign workers and students in order to help them apply for their work experience and education respectively to acquire permanent residency in the country. The process is not easy as it seems to be however, it is important to be aware of all the eligibility criterias that befall for the processing of applications. Applicants applying in Canadian Experience Class pool aspire to square their existence in Canada permanently and in turn meet all ends only when the individual has worked in Canada for an year at least. Temporary Foreign workers are best suited in this category as these workers in a way already feel settled in Canada and gain strong network connections in the Canadian society and culture. This programme is also one of the Canadian Immigration programmes following the same rules of Express Entry Pool where the recognition from the Government of Canada is an important factor.

Eligibility Criteria

Full time skilled or professional work experience of at least an year or consecutive part time skilled or professional work experience within 3 years before applying.
Skilled work experience should possibly be categorised in one of the following eligible occupations,
Skill Level O (Managerial jobs)
Skill Level A ( Professional jobs)
Skill Level B (Technical jobs and skilled traders)
Candidates can possibly have work experience in one or more NOC, which includes Skill level A, B or O jobs.
Work experience gained while being a student or self employment does not cipher to the minimum requirement for this programme.
No requirement of Educational degrees for the application pool of Canadian Experience Class. Furthermore for improving your rank you can follow the maxim of other two programmes of Express Entry.
Being capable to be able to take language tests of all four modules, thereby entering the test results in the Express Entry Pool. These language tests hold a validation for 2 years and also on the date of submitting the application for permanent resident.
Upholding a minimum CLB score 7 (Adequate Intermediate proficiency) for NOC, skill type O or A jobs or CLB 5 (Initial intermediate) for NOC skill type B jobs.
The Province of Quebec does not comply with the Canadian Experience programme, they rather cherry pick their own skilled workers.