Canadian Experience Class (CEC) PROGRAM Canada
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) PROGRAM Canada support helps workers assess whether Canadian employment supports CEC eligibility and Express Entry.
Mirzoyan Immigration Services reviews work authorization, dates, hours, duties, language results and profile history.
A job offer is not required for CEC eligibility.
The written agreement identifies the profile preparation and permanent residence work included.
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Who this service is for
Canadian Experience Class support fits workers relying on qualifying Canadian skilled work, including many current or former work permit holders.
Workers with Canadian experience
You have paid skilled work in Canada and need its dates, hours, occupation and authorization reviewed against the CEC requirements.
PGWP holders planning permanent residence
You are building Canadian work experience after graduation and want to understand when the record may support CEC. Permit timing affects the wider plan.
Candidates with mixed work histories
Multiple employers, occupations, status periods, remote work or employment changes can make the qualifying record harder to calculate and document consistently.
What Canadian Experience Class Application Support Includes
Canadian Experience Class support connects the work claimed in Express Entry with the documents and status history that support it.
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Assess CEC eligibility
Review Canadian work, occupation, timing, authorization, language results and residence plans to assess whether CEC may fit.
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Calculate the work record
Organize employment dates, paid hours, interruptions and concurrent roles without assuming every hour worked in Canada qualifies.
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Review NOC and duties
Compare actual duties with the selected National Occupational Classification code. Check that employer evidence describes the work claimed for each period.
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Check status and authorization
Match each claimed employment period to the temporary status and work authorization held at that time, including changes between permits.
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Prepare the profile or invited application
Prepare the initial Express Entry profile when included in the retained service. After an invitation, reconcile profile answers with supporting documents and permanent residence forms.
After an invitation to apply, you have 60 days to submit the permanent residence application.
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Post-submission support
Review document requests or fairness concerns and prepare responses when that work is included in the written service agreement.
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What Canadian Experience Class Application Support Includes
Canadian Experience Class support connects the work claimed in Express Entry with the documents and status history that support it.
Post-submission support
Review document requests or fairness concerns and prepare responses when that work is included in the written service agreement.
Calculate the work record
Organize employment dates, paid hours, interruptions and concurrent roles without assuming every hour worked in Canada qualifies.
Assess CEC eligibility
Review Canadian work, occupation, timing, authorization, language results and residence plans to assess whether CEC may fit.
Check status and authorization
Match each claimed employment period to the temporary status and work authorization held at that time, including changes between permits.
Prepare the profile or invited application
Prepare the initial Express Entry profile when included in the retained service. After an invitation, reconcile profile answers with supporting documents and permanent residence forms.
After an invitation to apply, you have 60 days to submit the permanent residence application.
Review NOC and duties
Compare actual duties with the selected National Occupational Classification code. Check that employer evidence describes the work claimed for each period.
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Choose the support you need
Start with the employment and status records supporting the Canadian experience you plan to claim.
CEC eligibility consultation
Discuss work periods, authorization, language results, NOC questions and Express Entry timing before a profile is created or updated.
Profile or application representation
Retained CEC application support includes initial Express Entry profile preparation.
The agreement defines invited-application work, client responsibilities and agreed follow-up.
Standalone profile or application reviews are separate services.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration Services for Canadian Experience Class
You know who is responsible for your file and how the application will be reviewed.
One on One Advisory
Your questions go directly to Narek or Vahe, the licensed consultant handling your file. Every client communication is answered by one of them.
There is no intake team, assistant or call-routing system answering in their place.
Narek Mirzoyan · RCIC # R1005184
The Mirzoyan Methodology
Six review stages organize the work on your file:
Risk Diagnosis:
Identify eligibility concerns and the correct application category.
Evidence Mapping:
Connect the required facts with the records that support them.
Document Verification:
Check documents against the applicable instructions.
Consistency Audit:
Compare travel dates, status periods, tax details and form histories.
Submission:
Prepare the application for the permitted filing method.
IRCC Response Management:
Handle follow-up included in the written agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. Based in Toronto, we serve clients across Canada and abroad in English, Russian and Armenian.
Document issues we check before submission
CEC evidence must support both the work claimed and the authorization held while it was performed. Read the CEC eligibility checklist for a broader self-check.
Employment letters without useful detail
Letters should support dates, hours, pay and duties. A title-only letter can leave the claimed occupation or qualifying period unclear.
Work dates that exceed authorization
Claimed employment periods should be compared with permits and relevant status records. Only authorized qualifying work can support the CEC record.
Student or self-employed work mixed into the total
Work performed during full-time study or as self-employment generally receives different treatment under CEC. Separate those periods before calculating hours.
Eligibility requirements at a glance
Canadian Experience Class eligibility turns on qualifying Canadian skilled work and language ability.
CEC has no education requirement, although education can affect Express Entry ranking.
| Requirement | Basic requirement | Record or check |
|---|---|---|
| Authorized Canadian skilled work | Paid work performed in Canada while authorized under temporary resident status, in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3. | Remote work counts only when performed while physically in Canada for a Canadian employer. |
| Amount and timing | At least one year of qualifying Canadian work within the three years before applying. | Count at least 1,560 hours, with no more than 30 hours counted per week across all jobs. |
| NOC duties | The work must show the actions in the NOC lead statement and most main duties. | Qualifying experience may come from more than one eligible NOC. |
| Language | TEER 0 or 1 work requires CLB or NCLC 7. TEER 2 or 3 work requires CLB or NCLC 5. | Meet the level in all four abilities using an approved test that remains valid at both filing stages. |
| Excluded work | Work gained while studying full-time and most self-employment do not count. Qualifying self-employed physicians may use a temporary public policy. | Separate excluded periods and check whether the physician exception applies before calculating qualifying hours. |
| Education | There is no education requirement for CEC eligibility. | Canadian or assessed foreign education may still add Express Entry ranking points. |
| Admissibility and destination | Be admissible to Canada and plan to live outside Quebec. | Quebec selects its own skilled workers. |
CEC eligibility is separate from invitation ranking. Read the Express Entry guide for the wider profile and invitation process.
Canadian Experience Class Fees and Processing Times
These are government charges in Canadian dollars. Professional fees and document costs are separate.
| Government fee | Amount (CAD) | When it applies |
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| Principal applicant | $1,590 | Includes the permanent residence processing fee and right of permanent residence fee. |
| Spouse or partner | $1,590 | Includes the processing fee and right of permanent residence fee. |
| Dependent child | $270 per child | The right of permanent residence fee does not apply to dependent children. |
| Biometrics | $85 per person | If required. The maximum is $170 for two or more eligible family members applying at the same time. |
Government fees can change.
Confirm the amount on IRCC's fee list before payment.
Preparing records, waiting for an invitation and processing the submitted application are separate periods.
Use IRCC's processing-time tool for the applicable category.
Clear fees before you retain us
The written agreement confirms the application work, professional fee and responsibilities before preparation begins.
Government charges and third-party costs remain separate.
The service scope may begin with eligibility, profile preparation or an invited application.
Canadian Experience Class Help Across the GTA
Mirzoyan Immigration Services provides Canadian Experience Class application support across the Greater Toronto Area, in person, online or by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Canadian Experience Class?
It is an Express Entry program for skilled workers who gained eligible Canadian work experience and want permanent residence.
How much work experience do you need for CEC?
You need at least one year of eligible paid work in Canada, or 1,560 hours total, within the last three years.
Do you need a job offer for CEC?
No. A job offer is not required for CEC eligibility.
Do you need proof of funds for CEC?
No, not if you are invited under the Canadian Experience Class.
Does work while studying count for CEC?
Work time accumulated while studying full time does not count toward the minimum CEC requirement.
Is there an education requirement for CEC?
There is no education requirement for CEC, but education can improve your Comprehensive Ranking System score.
Last reviewed by Narek Mirzoyan, RCIC # R1005184 on May 20, 2026.
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