Express entry stream
Express entry stream
The Express Entry stream is one of Canada’s most popular immigration pathways for skilled workers looking to gain permanent residency. Introduced in 2015, this system allows the Canadian government to select individuals based on their ability to contribute to the country’s economic growth. It manages applications under three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.
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What is Express Entry?
Express Entry allows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to invite eligible candidates to make an application for permanent residence.
These candidates have all made a formal ‘Expression of Interest’ to settle in Canada by creating an online Express Entry profile. Eligible candidates have their profiles accepted to the Express Entry pool where they are given a score and ranked under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based on the personal information they provided.
In addition to the Canadian Experience Class, the pool contains candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC). IRCC then invites candidates to apply during its Express Entry draws from the pool.
Eligibility Requirements for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
To qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Work Experience: You must have accumulated at least 12 months of full-time skilled work experience (or an equivalent amount in part-time) within Canada during the past three years. This experience must be obtained while holding a valid work permit and should fall within one or more of the Training, Education, Experience, Responsibilities (TEER) categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 under the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The required one year of experience can be spread across two different NOC codes, as long as the roles are skilled and the work was performed legally.
- Residency: You must plan to reside outside the province of Quebec.
- Language Proficiency: You need to meet the minimum language proficiency levels for your job in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. These levels are determined by the TEER category and must be demonstrated through an approved language test.
- TEER 0 or 1: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in all four language abilities.
- TEER 2 or 3: Minimum CLB level 5 in all four language abilities.
- Exclusions: Work experience gained through self-employment or while being a full-time student does not qualify under the CEC.
Approved Language Tests for CEC:
- English: CELPIP-General or IELTS-General
- French: TEF or TCF
If you demonstrate language proficiency in both English and French, you may be eligible for additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Check Your CEC Eligibility
To find out if you qualify for the Canadian Experience Class, use our Express Entry CRS Calculator. This tool will help you assess your eligibility for all three federal economic immigration programs under Express Entry, including the CEC, and give you an idea of your potential CRS score and competitiveness within the system.