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Canadian Immigration: Avoiding Common Mistakes in the Canadian Experience Class

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We will delve into a topic that has sparked significant debate among aspiring immigrants: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Many hopeful applicants have faced disappointment due to a common but critical mistake that can shatter their Canadian dreams. Let’s explore this issue.

Understanding CEC

The Canadian Experience Class is a category under the Express Entry system, designed for individuals with Canadian work experience.

In simple terms, if you have worked in Canada for at least one year full-time, you may qualify to apply under this category, which offers good chances for quick immigration. However, the devil is in the details, and missing these can lead to heartbreaking consequences.

Common Scenario

Consider an international student who graduates in Canada with a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, or even a two-year Diploma. This student then obtains a Post Graduate Work Permit, allowing them to work for any employer in Canada for two to three years, depending on the length of their studies. Many businesses are eager to hire, making it relatively easy to find jobs in retail or customer service sectors, such as gas station attendants, cashiers, supermarket personnel, waiters, truck drivers, and couriers. These jobs often pay well, with a minimum wage of around $16 CAD per hour


The Mistake


After a few years, our graduate decides to apply for Permanent Residence under the Canadian Experience Class. They open the application form, only to discover they are ineligible and may have to leave Canada. What went wrong? The issue is that they were employed in the wrong types of jobs.

Most Canadian jobs do not qualify for the Canadian Experience Class. To be eligible, the job must be a skilled position that directly utilizes the applicant’s degree or diploma skills. Jobs in retail, restaurants, customer service, sales, marketing, and similar fields typically do not meet these criteria.

The Quick Test

To determine if your job qualifies for the CEC, ask yourself: “Can anyone do this job after some on-the-job training?” If the answer is yes, then the job likely does not qualify.

Qualified Jobs


Qualified jobs fall into specific NOC TEER categories:
– TEER 0
– TEER 1
– TEER 2
– TEER 3

For a detailed explanation of these categories, visit: [Find Your NOC](https://lnkd.in/gEVPdahA).

Final Advice

Do not jeopardize your future by making assumptions or overlooking important details in the Canadian immigration process. Always consult a knowledgeable licensed professional to guide you through the complexities.

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