Canadian Experience Class

Canadian Experience Class requirements

Eligibility for permanent residency under this category is evaluated on the basis of success where the basic requirements are:

• The candidate must have acquired 12 months full-time work experience in an occupation classified as Skill Level 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). Eligible occupations are those of a commercial, administrative, professional, artistic or professional nature.
• Qualifying Canadian work experience was acquired within the 36 months immediately prior to the application date.
• The candidate must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in one of the official languages ​​of Canada. The level of competency required is determined by the profession in which the candidate has acquired qualified Canadian work experience.
• It is not acceptable to enter Canada for medical, criminal or security reasons.

Qualified work experience

Eligible work experience must be full time. The term “full time” refers to 30 hours per week. Part-time employment will be considered, but only on a pro-rata basis. For instance, 6 months in a part-time skill-demanding job at a rate of 15 hours per week would count as three of the twelve months that are required. Multiple simultaneous part-time jobs may also be used to meet experience requirements.

Any work experience gained in Canada without a valid work permit will not be considered. Self-employment periods or work experience gained while a candidate is enrolled in a full-time study program will not be acquired.

Language proficiency

The least proficiency is required in all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Applicants whose qualifying work experience is in an occupation classified as NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A must meet Canadian Language Standard (CLB) level 7. Applicants whose qualifying work experience is in an occupation classified as NOC Skill Level B must meet Level B (CLB) 5.

Summary

The Canadian Experience Class is an ideal program for those who have become familiar with life in Canada and who wish to settle there. For qualified candidates, it is an appropriate and safe option to obtain permanent residency with objective criteria. In addition, the application can be submitted from within Canada, while the candidate has a suitable temporary status. In short, it enables a smooth transition from temporary to permanent status in Canada. * The Canadian Experience Category does not apply to foreigners wishing to prove their presence in the province of Quebec. However, the education and work experience accumulated in that province is valid to meet the requirements of the Quebec program.

Interested readers who wish to discuss the implications of these developments can contact us at a time that suits them and / or they can also complete a free online evaluation assessment. Upon receipt we will evaluate your options.