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Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Already worked in Canada on a PGWP or LMIA permit? CEC is the most efficient route to your PR.
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Overview
Who CEC Is For
The Canadian Experience Class is designed for temporary residents who already have skilled work experience in Canada — typically PGWP holders, LMIA work permit holders, and bridging open work permit (BOWP) holders.
Because IRCC can verify your work history through Canadian tax records and employer pay stubs, CEC applications carry the lowest refusal risk of all federal economic programs when prepared correctly.
Eligibility
- 12+ months of Canadian skilled work in the last 3 years (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3)
- Language: CLB 7 for TEER 0/1 occupations, CLB 5 for TEER 2/3
- Work performed legally on a valid work permit (not as a full-time student)
- No requirement to show settlement funds
Documents
- T4 slips and Notices of Assessment for every Canadian work year
- Pay stubs and detailed employer reference letters with NOC duties
- Copies of all Canadian work permits and study permits
- Language test, passports, police certificates, medicals
Why SkyPod
Why Choose SkyPod for Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The difference between approval and refusal is preparation. Here's what every SkyPod client gets — no exceptions.
Expert Team
Files handled by a Canadian Immigration Expert in good standing with CICC.
5,000+ Cases Handled
Deep, current expertise across Express Entry, PNP, work, study, family and refusals.
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Refusal-Recovery Depth
GCMS notes, PFL/ADR responses and reconsideration when needed.
Multilingual Support
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24-Hour Response SLA
Every inquiry gets a real expert review and a written next-step within one business day.
Our Process
How We Handle Your File — Step by Step
1
Canadian Experience Audit
We confirm your hours, NOC code, and that no period was worked out-of-status.
2
Express Entry Profile
We create your profile claiming CEC and maximize CRS via language, education and spouse factors.
3
ITA & eAPR
On invitation, we file a fully-documented PR application within the 60-day window.
4
PR Confirmation
Most CEC files are finalized in 5 months from submission.
Avoid These Pitfalls
Common Refusal Reasons
- Incomplete or inconsistent personal history forms (IMM 5669)
- Weak proof of ties to home country or insufficient funds
- Unclear study plan, work history, or program/occupation match
- Missing biometrics, medicals, or police certificates
How SkyPod Helps
Our Value-Add
Expert-Led Strategy
A licensed Canadian Immigration Expert designs your file end-to-end — no junior staff, no guesswork.
Document Quality Control
Every form, letter of explanation, and supporting document is reviewed against current IRCC officer guidelines before submission.
Refusal Recovery Experience
If your file is refused, our PFL/ADR and reconsideration network steps in immediately to protect your status and timeline.
Client Stories
Real Outcomes from Real Clients
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does part-time work count?▾
Yes — 1,560 hours of part-time work equals 1 year of full-time experience, as long as it was on a valid work permit.
Can self-employment count for CEC?▾
No. Self-employed and co-op work-study experience is excluded from CEC.
What if my PGWP expires soon?▾
We can file for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) once your eAPR is submitted to keep you working legally.
Do I need proof of funds?▾
No — CEC applicants are exempt from settlement funds requirements.
Can my Canadian study time count?▾
No. Only post-graduation paid work on a valid permit counts.
How is my NOC verified?▾
Through your employer reference letter and matched against your actual job duties on file.
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