Requirements:

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three main programs under Express Entry. It is designed for candidates who have already gained skilled work experience in Canada.

• Must have at least 1 year (1,560 hours) of skilled work experience in Canada within the last 3 years.
• Work experience must be in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3).
• Language ability:
  • CLB 7 or higher for NOC TEER 0 or 1 occupations
  • CLB 5 or higher for NOC TEER 2 or 3 occupations
• Must plan to live outside Quebec.
• Must meet all other Express Entry requirements (admissibility, etc.).
• Work Experience Details:
  • Can be full-time (30+ hours per week) or an equal amount in part-time work.
  • Multiple jobs can be combined to reach the 1-year requirement.
  • Work must have been completed while physically living and working in Canada.
  • Self-employment and work gained during full-time studies generally do not count.