EXPRESS ENTRY — CANADA PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Express Entry is Canada’s flagship points-based immigration system for three federal economic programmes. Candidates create an online profile, receive a CRS score, and are invited to apply for permanent residence through regular and category-based draws. Arik manages the complete process — from CRS assessment through to PR confirmation.

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Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

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Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The fastest Express Entry pathway — built for workers and international graduates already in Canada.

CEC consistently generates the lowest CRS cutoff draws in Express Entry because it rewards candidates who are already economically integrated in Canada. If you are currently working in Canada on a valid work permit with at least one year of skilled experience, the CEC is your fastest route to permanent residence.

  • Who This Is For: Foreign nationals currently in Canada with ≥1 year of full-time skilled Canadian work experience (NOC TEER 0–3) in the past 3 years, obtained with valid work authorisation.

Key Requirements

Requirement
Details
Canadian work experience
At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of full-time skilled work in Canada in the past 3 years — NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
Language — TEER 0 & 1
Minimum CLB 7 in all four abilities.
Language — TEER 2 & 3
Minimum CLB 5 in all four abilities.
Authorised employment
Experience must have been gained on a valid work permit or LMIA-exempt authorisation.
Intent to reside outside Quebec
Quebec has its own immigration programmes.

Key Benefits

  • Lowest CRS cutoffs in Express Entry — ideal for moderate CRS scores
  • No settlement funds required — you are already working in Canada.
  • Your PGWP or work permit — stays valid during PR processing

How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can PGWP holders apply through CEC?

A: Yes — PGWP graduates with 1 year of skilled Canadian work experience (TEER 0–3) are CEC-eligible. The Study → PGWP → CEC → PR pathway is the most reliable student-to-permanent-residence pipeline in Canada.

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