CEC

The CEC is a permanent resident category for individuals with skilled work experience in Canada. It was developed for temporary foreign workers and foreign graduates with qualifying Canadian work experience, and this is managed by the Express Entry program.

CEC requirements:

•  At least one year of full-time skilled or technical work experience in Canada within 3 years. (self-employed or while being a full-time student does not count)
•  NOC skill level 0, A or B
• CLB 7 or CLB 5 (depending on the level of job)
• Plan to work and live outside of Quebec

 Once selected from the Express Entry and have an ITA, applicants and their dependents must have medical examination and security clearances.