Overview
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an Express Entry pathway for skilled workers with recent Canadian work experience who want to become permanent residents. It is commonly used by people who have worked in Canada after studying or on a work permit.
Who this program is for
CEC may suit you if you:
- Have qualifying skilled work experience in Canada
- Can meet language requirements for your work type/level
- Want a federal PR pathway based on Canadian experience
Key requirements (high level)
A strong CEC application typically involves:
- Meeting the Canadian skilled work experience requirement
- Meeting language requirements for CEC
- Being admissible (medical/character) for PR processing
Proof of funds note
CEC applicants do not need to show proof of funds.
Typical supporting documents (examples)
- Canadian work experience proof (employer letters, duties, dates, pay slips/tax docs)
- Language test results
- Passport/identity and civil documents
- Status documents (work permit/study permit history, if relevant)
- Police certificates/medical exams when requested during PR stage
How we support you
- Verify your Canadian work experience qualifies and is documented correctly
- Review your profile for consistency (dates, job duties, status history)
- Organise an ITA-ready document pack and PR submission checklist