The Canadian Experience Class is a permanent residence program for skilled workers who have already worked in Canada and want to build their future here. It is managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through the Express Entry system.

Who may qualify
To be eligible, you generally need:

• • At least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the three years before you apply

  • Work experience that was paid, in an eligible occupation, and gained while you were legally authorized to work in Canada

  • The required level of English or French, which depends on your occupation’s TEER category

Your education, language ability and other factors can raise your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which affects how competitive you are in the Express Entry pool.

Meeting the minimum requirements doesn’t guarantee an invitation to apply. Candidates are ranked, and you must receive an invitation before you can submit a permanent residence application.