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The Canadian Experience Class is built for candidates who already have skilled work experience inside Canada — most commonly, international graduates who transitioned from a study permit to a Post-Graduation Work Permit. CEC has been the most consistently active Express Entry program through 2025–2026, with no minimum education requirement of its own.
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Use the guide below to understand the route before you book. Your existing page content remains the source of truth; this surface gives it the same visual hierarchy as the reference homepage.
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Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
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The Canadian Experience Class is built for candidates who already have skilled work experience inside Canada — most commonly, international graduates who transitioned from a study permit to a Post-Graduation Work Permit. CEC has been the most consistently active Express Entry program through 2025–2026, with no minimum education requirement of its own.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedApplication timeline Sequence and requirements | |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Detail |
| Work experience | 1+ year skilled Canadian work (NOC TEER 0–3) within the last 3 years |
| Language ability | CLB 7 for TEER 0/1 occupations; CLB 5 for TEER 2/3 occupations |
| Education | No minimum requirement — though a credential still adds CRS points |
| Residency intent | Must plan to live outside Quebec |
| Work authorization | Experience must have been gained with valid work authorization — not while working without status |
Application timeline Sequence and requirements | |
|---|---|
| Stage | What's required |
| Study permit | Enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution, in an eligible program |
| PGWP | Issued after graduation; length tied to program duration; requires an eligible field of study as of Nov 2024 |
| Qualifying work | 12 months of skilled work (TEER 0–3) while on the PGWP |
| CEC eligibility | Reached once the 12-month experience threshold is met |
| Express Entry profile | Submitted; CRS ranked against current draws |
The 1-year requirement is generally calculated in full-time equivalent hours — an equivalent amount of part-time work across a longer period can also qualify.
Generally no — CEC requires experience gained with valid work authorization, such as a co-op work permit, PGWP, or other authorized work permit, not incidental work done on-campus under study permit provisions alone.
Recent CEC-specific draws have run in the 507–518 range. Candidates below this should look at category-lane eligibility (French, healthcare, trades) or a provincial nomination to close the gap.
A single Express Entry profile is assessed for all programs a candidate is eligible under simultaneously — there's no need to choose one exclusively if requirements for more than one are met.
CTA: Book a Free Consultation to check your CEC eligibility and CRS standing.
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