To be eligible for the CEC, candidates must have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equivalent amount of part-time) skilled work experience in Canada, acquired within the last three years. This experience must be classified under one of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories: TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, or TEER 3. The work experience must be legal and paid. Work experience gained while engaged in full-time studies in Canada cannot be counted.

In addition to meeting the Canadian work experience requirement, candidates must:

• Achieve a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 for NOC TEER 0 or A jobs, or CLB 5 for NOC TEER B jobs
• Intend to reside outside of the province of Quebec;
• Meet fundamental admissibility criteria, including a clean criminal record and satisfactory medical conditions.

Yes, you can apply for the CEC from anywhere in the world, provided you meet the eligibility criteria.

No, proof of funds is not required for the CEC. You do not need to provide documentation regarding your finances.

Paid internship experience may count towards the CEC application if it is not part of your education.

Yes, besides the CEC, the Express Entry system includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, which is suitable for skilled professionals with foreign work experience, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, designed for skilled tradespeople. Additionally, Express Entry offers targeted invitations based on specific criteria such as French-language proficiency, healthcare occupations, trade occupations, transport occupations, and agriculture and agri-food sectors.

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