Transform your skilled temporary work experience in Canada into a Permanent Residency status. Benefit from waived proof of funds and prioritized IRCC Express Entry draws.
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Why PGWP holders and temporary workers prefer the Canadian Experience Class stream over traditional economic routes.
Unlike Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applicants, CEC candidates currently authorized to work in Canada do not need to show bank proof of settlement funds to IRCC.
IRCC regularly conducts CEC-specific and Category-Based draws. In-Canada experience gives you high CRS points, putting you ahead of overseas applicants.
Applied for PR before your PGWP expires? You can apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) to keep working legally while your application processes.
To qualify for the CEC under Express Entry, you must meet all mandatory requirements outlined by IRCC:
Have at least 1 year of full-time (or equal part-time) skilled work experience in Canada within the last 3 years.
Your job must fall under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
Work experience gained while studying full-time or without valid temporary status does NOT count towards CEC.
Achieve CLB 7 for TEER 0/1 jobs or CLB 5 for TEER 2/3 jobs via IELTS General or PTE Core.
Understand which language scores (CLB) you need based on your Canadian job tier.
| TEER Category | Occupation Types Included | Min CLB Required | Equivalent IELTS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEER 0 | Management Roles (IT Managers, Financial Directors) | CLB 7 | 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking |
| TEER 1 | Professional Occupations (Software Engineers, Accountants) | CLB 7 | 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking |
| TEER 2 | Technical & Supervisory Roles (Web Devs, Medical Technicians) | CLB 5 | L:5.0, R:4.0, W:5.0, S:5.0 |
| TEER 3 | Skilled Trades & Technicians (Electricians, Welders, Bakers) | CLB 5 | L:5.0, R:4.0, W:5.0, S:5.0 |
Get clear answers to common questions about Canadian Experience Class processing.
No. Under IRCC regulations, any work experience gained while enrolled in full-time study (e.g., co-op terms or off-campus part-time work) does NOT count toward the 1-year CEC requirement.
No. Self-employed work experience and work experience gained without legal temporary resident status in Canada are not eligible under CEC.
Most complete e-applications under the Canadian Experience Class are processed within 6 months once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received.