Canadian Experience Class
OpenOne of the three Express Entry programs. For skilled workers with eligible Canadian work experience who plan to live outside Quebec.
- At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of skilled Canadian work in the last 3 years, TEER 0 to 3. Experience can be in more than one NOC.
- Work must be gained in Canada while authorized. Remote work counts only if you were physically in Canada and working for a Canadian employer.
- Self-employment and full-time student work do not count, including co-op. Temporary public policy exception for physicians providing publicly funded medical services in Canada.
- CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1. CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3.
- No education requirement to qualify. Education can still raise a CRS rank.
Source: IRCC: Canadian Experience Class · official page Jun 22, 2026 · checked Aug 21, 2026
Source: IRCC: Who can apply · official page Jun 22, 2026 · checked Aug 21, 2026
What does not count
Self-employment and work gained as a full-time student do not count toward the one-year Canadian work floor. The live CEC page states a temporary public policy for physicians who provided publicly funded medical services in Canada and were invited on or after 25 Apr 2023.
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