Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Turn Your Canadian Work Experience Into Permanent Residency

Apply Through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with Cougar Immigration

Are you already living and working in Canada on a temporary permit? The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the fastest and most direct pathways to Permanent Residency (PR) through the Express Entry system.

At Cougar Immigration, we help skilled workers like you leverage your Canadian experience to settle permanently—with expert strategy, document support, and full representation.

What is the Canadian Experience Class?

The Canadian Experience Class is one of three federal immigration programs managed through Express Entry. It is specifically designed for individuals who have gained skilled work experience in Canada and want to apply for permanent residency.

This stream offers:

• Faster processing times (typically 6 months after ITA)
• No job offer required
• Lower proof of funds requirement (if you're applying from within Canada)

It’s ideal for international graduates, temporary foreign workers, and others already integrated into the Canadian labor market.

Who is Eligible for CEC?

To qualify for the Canadian Experience Class, you must:

• Have at least 12 months of full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work experience in Canada within the last 3 years
• Meet language requirements:
• CLB 7 for NOC 0 or A jobs
• CLB 5 for NOC B jobs
• Have gained work experience on valid authorization (e.g., PGWP, closed work permit)
• Intend to live outside Quebec
• Be admissible to Canada (no serious criminal or medical issues)

We help you determine eligibility and prepare a compelling Express Entry profile under CEC.

How Cougar Immigration Supports You

We make your transition from temporary to permanent status smooth and strategic:

• CRS Score Optimization – We help you get the highest possible Comprehensive Ranking System score
• Express Entry Profile Setup – We create your profile and ensure it reflects your Canadian work and education accurately
• Document Preparation – We compile and verify work experience letters, pay stubs, T4s, language test results, etc.
• ITA Response & PR Submission – We handle your PR application after receiving your Invitation to Apply
• Post-PR Guidance – We support your transition to permanent status, including PR card, travel, and family reunification

Pricing

Fee may vary based on the number of dependents or additional services like bridging work permits.

Why Choose Cougar Immigration?

With years of experience in handling CEC applications and Express Entry cases, Cougar Immigration understands what it takes to convert Canadian work experience into permanent residency. We offer hands-on guidance, personalized planning, and flawless documentation.