Last Updated: 21 July 2026

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Visa

Welcome to the Canadian Experience Class Visa Page!

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a category under the Express Entry immigration system that allows individuals who have been working in Canada on a temporary basis to become Permanent Residents. The CEC is a great opportunity for those with in-Canada work experience to make their stay permanent.

*Canadian immigration services are provided by Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Licence No. R706545. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class, you must:

Have at least 12 months of skilled, professional or technical work experience in Canada in the last three years before you apply.

Have gained your experience in Canada with the proper authorization.

Meet the required language levels needed for your job in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening).

Plan to live and work outside of the province of Quebec (individuals with work experience in Quebec and who plan to reside in Quebec may apply to the Quebec Experience Class).

Application Process

Step 1: Evaluate your eligibility. Check whether your job falls under the required National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Step 2: Ensure you have taken a language test (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF) and met the minimum language requirement.

Step 3: Gather all necessary documents. This includes identification, proof of work experience, language test results, and more.

Step 4: Submit your profile to the Express Entry pool. If your profile meets the criteria, you will be placed in the pool of candidates.

Step 5: Wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. ITAs are typically issued to the highest-ranking candidates in the pool.

Step 6: If you receive an ITA, you will have 60 days to submit a full application for permanent residence.

How Y-Axis Supports Your Canada Application? 

Y-Axis Australia acts as a registered immigration Agent supporting Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Licence No. R706545, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). 
As your administrative support team, Y-Axis can assist you with:

• Gathering and organising your supporting documents
• Coordinating appointments and communication on your behalf
• Providing general, publicly available information about Canadian immigration programmes

• Referring you to Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, RCIC Licence No. R706545 for all regulated advice, eligibility assessments, and application representation 

• All regulated immigration advice, eligibility assessments, and application representation are the exclusive responsibility of Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, RCIC Licence No. R706545 

 

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