Candadian Experience Class

As of January 1, 2015, a new system called Express Entry is the new process to apply under the program of Canadian Experience Class. To meet the minimum requirements, Canadian Experience Class must meet the following criteria.

• Must have at least 12 months of full time (or an equal amount in part time) skilled work experience in Canada in three years before submitting an application.
• Gained the experience in Canada with proper authorization
• Meet the required language level needed for job for each of language ability. (Speaking, reading, writing and listening)
• Plan to live outside Province of Quebec

Skilled work experience
In order to be consider under the Canadian experience class, applicant must have the skilled work experience within the past three of applying. The skilled work experience must be in:

• Managerial jobs (NOC O)
• Professional jobs (NOC A)
• Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC B)
• Experience must be 12 months of full time or an equal amount in part time.

Education:
There is no education requirement for Canadian Experience Class but if applicant wants to earn points for education under Express Entry, applicant must:

• Meet Canadian seconday or post secondary certificate diploma or degree
  OR
• An Education Credential Assessment (ECA) to reflect education is equal to Canadian education standards.

Language Ability
Applicant must meet:

• The minimum language level required is Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 for occupations on Managerial and Professions jobs (NOC O and A) and CLB (5) for Technical or Trade occupations (NOC) B jobs.
• Take the language test to approved Language test approved by CIC