Express Entry Immigration
Canadian Experience Class
Canadian Experience Class is one of the Express Entry Immigration programs in Canada. To know more check the eligibility critirea below.
Eligibilty
To be eligible to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, your skilled work experience must:
- be in a job classified as skill type 0, or skill level A or B according to the 2016 National Occupational Classification,
- amount to at least one year of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) in the previous three years,
- have been with an employer in Canada (self-employment does not count),
- be gained with the proper legal authorization (for example, as a documented worker with a valid work permit), and
- not be gained while you were studying on a student permit.
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How much work experience do I need to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class?
To be eligible for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class you must have completed, within the three years before you apply, at least:
- 12 months of full-time work:
- 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours), OR
- equal amount in part-time hours, such as:
- 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
- 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
What kind of work experience do I need to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class?
- To apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, your skilled work experience must:
- be in a job classified as skill type 0, or skill level A or B according to the 2016 National Occupational Classification,
- amount to at least one year of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) in the previous three years,
- have been with an employer in Canada (self-employment does not count),
- be gained with the proper legal authorization (for example, as a documented worker with a valid work permit), and
not be gained while you were studying on a student permit.
Can I count experience I got in Canada while waiting for a decision on my refugee application?
No. Under the Canadian Experience Class, you must have had temporary resident status and the proper work or study authorization when you gained the Canadian work experience or educational credential you are claiming.
Refugee claimants who have authorization to work or study while waiting for a decision on their claim do not have temporary resident status and cannot apply under this category.
Can I count part-time work toward the work experience requirement?
You can count part-time work toward the work experience requirement, as long as you were not a full-time student at the time.
However, you must have gained the equivalent amount of experience as someone who worked full-time for at least one year (1560 hours)
Am I eligible to apply as a permanent resident under the Canadian Experience Class?
The fees for an ECA report and the length of time to get one vary and can change without notice.
Each assessment organization sets their cost for an ECA.
For most people, the cost is about CAN$200 plus the cost to have it delivered. Delivery costs depend on how you choose it to be sent, with courier delivery being the most expensive.
If you are a family or specialist physician, or a pharmacist, the cost will be higher. You will need to contact the assessment organization to find out how much it will cost.
The time to get your education assessed is different for each organization. It can take from a few weeks to a few months.
No matter which one you choose, keep in mind that it will be much faster if you provide all the documents they ask you for and make sure your application is complete before you send it.