If you’re a skilled worker or an international student in Canada, you might qualify for a quicker path to Canada permanent residency through several Canada PR Pathways, including the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
The Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), are part of the Express Entry system, which allows foreign skilled workers having graduated from Canadian institutions to become permanent residents in Canada and, eventually, citizens.
In addition to the above-mentioned pathways, the Provincial Nominee Program (or PNP), also provides an alternative pathway for international students to (with a minimum required work experience) to apply for the Canadian PR visa.
Mentioned below are the eligibility criteria for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), in detail:
Language Skills (English or French skills)
Work Experience:
Job Offer: Not require
Language Skills (English or French skills)
Education:
Work Experience:
Job Offer:
Not required, but you can get points for having a valid job offer:
International students who have graduated from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and are either working or have worked on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada can enhance their ranking in the Express Entry pool by obtaining additional points. This not only fulfills CEC requirements but also enhances your standing in the Express Entry pool.
Foreign students who are completing a one-year or two-year diploma in Canada from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI), are advised to obtain their Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for a Bachelor’s or other higher degree before applying for the PR visa. This ensures they can benefit from their earned education and also achieve a higher score in their CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score.
It’s essential to note that specific job classifications under the National Occupation Category (NOC) are crucial for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) eligibility. The NOC system categorizes jobs based on duties and responsibilities. To qualify for CEC, your job must fall under NOC TEER Categories: TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, or TEER 3.
If the student scores lower in the CRS criteria, the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) also provide applicable pathways for them to obtain their PR.
List of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for international students who have studied in that province:
A list of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) is available for international students who have studied in Canada, but not in the province that operates the PNP
People who volunteer, work as unpaid interns, or are self-employed cannot apply for this program. The hours you work while being a full-time student, even if they are part of a co-op program, don’t count for eligibility. You can’t work more than 30 hours per week, and you need to gather the required work experience over 52 weeks.
If you live in Quebec, you can’t apply because it has an immigration system. You must get medical and security clearances to show that you are fit to come to Canada. If you have a criminal record, it might cause some issues with immigration, but there are ways to solve these problems.
After confirming your eligibility for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the application process involves the following steps:
The CEC offers a swift pathway to permanent residence for individuals with Canadian work experience, remaining a prominent route for immigration to Canada.
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