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Updates on CEC
- IRCC held a CEC-specific Express Entry draw on August 7, 2025, inviting 1,000 candidates with a CRS score of 534.
- As of March 25, 2025, Express Entry candidates, including those in the CEC stream, no longer receive additional CRS points for a valid job offer.
- The 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan prioritizes in-Canada applicants, suggesting a potential increase in the number of invitations for CEC draws.
- CEC draws resumed in May 2025 after a three-month pause, leading to a backlog of eligible applicants.
- Language proficiency and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are now even more crucial for CEC candidates, offering a significant boost to CRS scores.
Why CEC
Pathway to PR
This highlights that CEC is a streamlined route to permanent residence for applicants who already have skilled Canadian work experience
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Check Eligibility
Ensure you have at least 1 year of skilled Canadian work experience and meet language requirements.
Check EE
Submit your details online to enter the Express Entry pool
Recieve EE
Wait for an Express Entry draw to invite you based on your CRS score.
Apply for PR
Submit documents, pay fees, and complete medical/police checks to finalize your permanent residence.
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Gain Experience
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Meet Language
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Enter Pool
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Benefit of CEC
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The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is designed to help temporary foreign workers and international students transition to permanent residency, recognizing the advantage of prior Canadian work and life experience. Candidates benefit from higher CRS scores, boosting their chances in Express Entry. Successful applicants can often obtain permanent residency within six months. Unlike other programs, CEC candidates are not required to show proof of settlement funds.
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How to become Eligible
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International students are one of the main groups who gain permanent residence through the CEC. The process usually starts by graduating from a Canadian designated learning institution, then applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). With the PGWP, you’ll need at least 1,560 hours of skilled Canadian work experience in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 job. You must also meet the language test requirements before entering the Express Entry pool. If you receive an invitation to apply, IRCC generally processes permanent residence applications in about six months.
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Latest News & FAQs
Can my education improve my Express Entry ranking CEC Class ?
Yes! While not required, you can earn extra points by:
- Attending a Canadian educational institution, or
- Having a foreign education credential evaluated and assessed for immigration purposes
What are the language requirements for CEC Class ?
You must:
- Take an approved language test in English or French, and
- Meet the minimum score in all four abilities: reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Will Express Entry still have other types of draws?
Yes, Express Entry will have three types of draws throughout the year:
- General draws: Invite the top candidates from the pool who qualify for one of the three Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
- Program-specific draws: Invite top candidates for a specific program, like the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), where only PNP-eligible candidates get invited.
- Category-based draws: The Minister of Immigration sets categories to meet Canada’s economic needs. Top candidates in those categories will be invited once they’re established.
Are there any admissible Criteria?
Yes. You must be admissible to Canada, meaning you must pass all security, criminal, and medical checks. Certain issues in these areas may render you ineligible
Where can I live if I apply under CEC?
You must plan to live anywhere in Canada outside of Quebec, as Quebec selects its own skilled workers under a separate process Government of Canada.
When filling out your Express Entry profile, you’ll specify your intended province, but you are not strictly required to settle there—except if you are a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominee, in which case you must live in the province that nominated you
Where can I find more information or next steps for CEC?
Visit the Canadian Experience Class page for further details and guidance Government of Canada.
Next, check how to calculate your score in the Express Entry system (e.g., CRS points) Government of Canada.
Prepare your required documentation and create your Express Entry profile to enter the pool
Can part-time work count toward the one year requirement in CEC?
Yes. You can combine multiple part-time jobs to reach 1,560 hours. However, you must meet this within 36 months (3 years) before your application.