Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

For temporary foreign workers with Canadian skilled work experience seeking permanent residence.

Applicants must have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) within the last three years, acquired legally on a valid work permit.

Language requirements are CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs and CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs. No education credential is required, although it adds CRS points.