Immigrate to Canada with a Canadian experience
The Canadian Experience Class program targets individuals who have worked in Canada
The Canadian Experience Class program targets individuals who have worked in Canada
Knowledge of at least one of the Canadian official languages, English and/or French
At least one year of work experience in Canada
Intention to live outside of the province of Quebec
One of the priorities of the Canadian immigration system is to accept those who already have proven their ability to economically establish themselves in Canada. Most individuals who do not qualify for other immigration programs chose to study in Canada and gain local work experience before transitioning to Canadian permanent residence. However, temporary foreign workers, who haven’t studied in Canada, are also eligible to apply.
Temporary foreign residents need to meet the following criteria for the required work experience:
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Refugee claimants can not apply to the Canadian Experience Class immigration stream.
Since there is a specific program for self-employed individuals, these individuals do not qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.