What is the Canadian Experience Class? A path for skilled workers with Canadian work experience. Canada’s foreign skilled workers and international students may be eligible for a fast track to permanent residence—the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). By Asheesh Moosapeta
How to Immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Trades Program The Federal Skilled Trades Program was introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in Canada. The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an economic immigration pathway under the Express Entry system. By Edana Robitaille
How to get permanent residence with the Canadian Experience Class The Canadian Experience Class was introduced in 2008 as a pathway for newcomers with work experience in Canada to gain permanent residency. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a popular option for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who want to become permanent residents of Canada. It is one of three economic class immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system. By Edana Robitaille
How to gain permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class A step-by-step guide to permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class. Since 2008, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) has offered an immigration pathway for candidates who have worked in Canada and want to transition to permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 924 PNP candidates to apply for immigration Canada has now held six PNP draws in 2022. Canada invited 924 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 16. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 1,047 in new PNP draw Canada has held its fifth PNP-only Express Entry draw of the year. Canada invited 1,047 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on March 2. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: New record number of PNP candidates invited Canada's held its fourth Express Entry draw of the year inviting PNP candidates. Canada invited 1,082 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on February 16. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 1,070 PNP candidates, a new record Canada continues holding Express Entry draws for provincial nominees. Canada invited 1,070 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on February 2. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada breaks PNP draw record again In the first two draws of the year, IRCC has only invited PNP candidates to apply for Canadian immigration. Canada held a new Express Entry draw on January 19, inviting 1,036 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot