The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) opens to immigration applicants who have Canadian education and/or Canadian work experience. There are separate requirements for the two types of applicants:

International Graduates with Canadian Work Experience
Minimum requirements:

• Recently completed a program of study of at least two academic years at a Canadian post-secondary educational institution.
• One year of skilled, professional or technical work experience within 24 months of the application date.
• Language skill level required for their occupation.

Temporary Foreign Workers
Minimum requirements:

• Minimum two years of skilled, professional or technical work experience within 36 months of the application date.
• Language skill level required for their occupation.

Individuals eligible for the Canadian Experience Class may apply within one year of leaving Canada.

Different than Federal Skilled Worker, which is based on points system, eligibility of CEC is based on a pass or fail model. If the minimum requirements are met, the applicant will be eligible.