Express Entry Visa
Express Entry is an electronic system used to manage the applications of skilled workers who wish to become permanent residents of Canada.
Canadian Experience Class
Designed for skilled workers with Canadian work experience who wish to obtain permanent residence.
For skilled workers with foreign work experience who plan to immigrate to Canada permanently.
Federal Skilled Worker
Federal Skilled Trades Program
This program targets skilled tradespeople seeking permanent residency in Canada based on their trade qualifications.
Eligibility to Apply for the
Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry)
To qualify in this category, applicants must meet certain criteria.You need to demonstrate the required Language Proficiency for your occupation in:
Additionally, you must have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years before applying.
This can be achieved through:
Working full-time in one job: 30 hours per week for 12 months (totaling 1,560 hours)
Working part-time with an equivalent total: for example, 15 hours per week over 24 months equals one year of full-time experience (1,560 hours)
Combining multiple part-time jobs to reach the total hours required
Full-time hours across multiple employers: 30 hours per week for 12 months (1,560 hours)
Gaining skilled work experience in Canada with valid authorization while on temporary resident status
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