Canadian Experience Class

The CEC was established in 2008 as a way for Canada to retain foreign skilled workers and foreign students. It opens the door to Canada for some would-be immigrants who have acquired Canadian work experience.

Minimum requirements

To qualify in the CEC, applicants must meet the minimum criteria, as follows:

You’re not eligible for the Canadian Experience Class if

you’re a refugee claimant in Canada
you’re working without authorization
your work experience was gained without temporary resident status in Canada

*For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html