Get Canadian PR after working 1 year in Canada with CEC (Canadian Experience Class)

[@LivinginCanada]

IMPORTANT UPDATE: There are some changes to the rules for applications received on or after November 16, 2022. So make sure you check out this link: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/experience/qualifying-work-experience.html Disclaimer: In general, keep in mind that regulations and procedures for immigration may change from time to time. This video is valid at the time of its upload. Always do your own due diligence and make sure you research the latest updates! All the best!

[@Robck27]

Amazing video!! I´m planning as well on going to Canada with mi (soon to be) wife. And after we had a 1:1 session with a migrate officer advisor they told us about this program. You do not only tackle the main requirements but you even pause and explain more profoundly over some terms (such as the NOC). We are both accountants and one of us is going to study while the other works full time with the open permit. Would love to see videos about tips/succesful storires for this profession in British Columbia. cheers!!

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that! There seem to be changes happening regarding NOC, which I'm not aware of. Make sure to check those out on the canada.ca website!

[@AminMdHilaly]

I applied My CRs is 492 under CEC class. Still no response.

[@jophilip8273]

Thanks for the super useful video. This is exactly what I was searching. Keep it coming!

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad to hear it was useful, thank you!

[@lydiat7636]

@@LivinginCanada very useful thank you a much . Please may Yu assist me ineed a job in Canada as an office assistant/cleaner

[@alexandracooper3560]

You explain really well, thank you

[@hallmarklover4271]

Hi do you have an Updated video for this PR Pathway, because they no longer use 0, a, or b, I think it is "Teer 1, 2 or 3" now

[@adeeshaeshan6744]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful. Thanks again

[@LivinginCanada]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@AnasWUG]

How can I prove my 1 year work experience? By paystub? And how will the IRCC verify the job title?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can find the info here: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/experience/qualifying-work-experience.html For the letter from your employer, what matters most is not just the job title but also the description of your responsibilities and duties.

[@rustix3]

8:22 "We don't count any hours you work above 30 hours/week". But how it's then possible to get 1 year of skilled work experience with IEC visa? Most of the countries are allowed only 1 year for IEC, and I think it's impossible to start working the day you land in Canada to get exactly 1 year of work experience in exact 1 year of IEC?

[@JulietNatilikia]

Thanks for your video.I am on post graduate work permit.I am working as a development coordinator.Its not on the NOC list .Its “construction management “

[@SweetgirlOma]

Please what are your plans? It’s difficult finding that required NOC job

[@mickinetsystems]

Very comprehensive video. Great job

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks!

[@achawadarhada2536]

Thank you. Your english is amazing

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad to hear, especially as I'm not a native speaker :D

[@helloimhellio]

Amazing! Great points

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you, glad if it's useful!

[@sumaamujuri5582]

Thankyou for this video ! Appreciate your work. I am a Masters student in the US right now and I am thinking of applying for PR in Canadá how can I use the CEC program as I do not have Canadian Exp . Thanks

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks so much! To apply via the CEC stream you need to have that Canadian work experience. Many people gain that either by getting a "qualifying" job offer directly from a company here, or from work experience after they graduate from their studies in Canada. That's something to consider. But there are other streams, e.g. that I will talk about soon for which Canadian experience is not required.

[@sujive]

Thanks for this video it’s very useful, And I would like to Request for a video how to create an express entry profile For LMIA users who’s holding Foreign education. Thanks

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for the great video idea!

[@bukola.o]

This video is really helpful...thanks for this 🙏

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad to hear, thanks!

[@hmttins9619]

Pls make a video on how to create a CEC express entry profile.. Thanks in advance

[@williamgurzoni]

Really nice content! Thank you.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks!

[@Nick-mm7mh]

You were talking about the english test but you can also take the french one

[@LivinginCanada]

It depends on the program, I think that's possible if you apply for Montreal. But to be sure, check canada.ca

[@Nick-mm7mh]

I am talking about ontario and the Canadian Experience Class, i think you can do both test or one of them as french is the official language in canada with english @@LivinginCanada

[@Nick-mm7mh]

got my pr in ontario under cec only with french test. Thank you very much for your video

[@supreme686]

​@@Nick-mm7mh How did you prepare for french test? Did you join any institution or prepared by yourself

[@SophiaOkeke764]

What about the job offer column in the requirement. Can I use the employment letter that I got when I was working for 1year.

[@tzarinenuriyahoota]

Asking the same thing. Because i dont have LMIA. And i dont think my employer will give one.

[@SophiaOkeke764]

Please can someone help with clarity on this

[@LivinginCanada]

There are specific requirements for the employment letter that you can read on the canada.ca website (type "employment letter" in the search box). This will ensure that your letter is correct.

[@LivinginCanada]

For CEC, LMIA is not a must. If you have enough points without an LMIA, you can still get invited to apply. It does add to your points to quality/get invited.

[@SophiaOkeke764]

@@LivinginCanada That is what I am asking , I need the 50 points extra to boost my CRS score so that I can qualify . So the question still remains can I use the job offer letter given to me by my employer where I worked for one year. Or I have to meet that employer to give me an LMIA

[@gentleheart1128]

I think you should change the Title process of Express entry of something like that to prevent misleading topic. The content did not give any tips or ways at all on how to get PR after working 1 Year in Canada.

[@Tidaltwist]

Can you talk about getting PR after 1-year of study in Canada?

[@LivinginCanada]

I'm making a video soon on the Federal Skilled Worker stream, that doesn't require the 1-year work experience, stay tuned!

[@maysaraali5772]

How about assistant store manager? Would that consider managerial position? Thank you.

[@Tgf-thegonzalesfamilyinCANADA]

Thanks for sharing very helpful ❤

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrwazo]

Hi, thanks for your video. I have a 1 year IEC. I want to know what my options are if I get employment to extend and stay....

[@khalid2489]

Thanks for your information Please I have a question ? Diplôme is Necessairy or not to get à PR in Alberta thank you again 👍👍

[@LivinginCanada]

How long have you worked in Canada? If not, are you planning to move here?

[@apneapnefunde2738]

Yes I'm trying. Already in the pool waiting for the score to come down.

[@afrofactt]

I want to move there but I don’t have the funds for school i dont no the beat way

[@LinsolentTV]

Hey thanks for the video! I have 1 year skilled experience in canada, now do I need to update my express entry profile with my 1 year experience ? Because I thought i did but my CRS score is not changing and it says that im still not eligible for this program! How come? Does my job needs an LMIA to count for CEC? My job is class B by the way

[@LivinginCanada]

Having an LMIA is not an eligibility requirement for CEC. That being said it significantly boosts your points to get to the cut-off score. I’ve never updated any info on my profile, if it hasn’t worked, try to use the webform to communicate with immigrations.

[@sagarpatel8584]

Great explanation!! I have 2 questions. Right now I'm on a study permit and doing a full time job as well as a new rule introduced to work off campus more than 20 hrs. 1. Does this experience count while I'm studying? 2. My designation is Lead - Technology, does it come under the managerial category?

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you! 1. As far as I know, work while enrolled as a student doesn't count. But note that there are new regulations for applications submitted on or after Nov 16, 2022 (which I am NOT familiar with). Make sure to check out this link:www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/experience/qualifying-work-experience.html 2. In case NOC applies to your application, then what's important is the description of the roles and responsibilities (not just the title). So you'd need to browse the NOC codes, click on the jobs that match your job the best and then really compare if the detailed responsibilities match. In case they are too far off, then even the designation doesn't matter much. Hope that helps!

[@manuelgomez6133]

Hi! Excellent video! Regarding the ECA report, does it need to be valid just for express entry profile submission or valid until IRCC send an ITA for PR?

[@LivinginCanada]

If I remember correctly (please double-check!) all documents you submit need to be valid when you submit your documents (which is typically 1-2 months after receipt of ITA). That brings to mind IELTS as well, make sure it's still valid!

[@sarahaddai8825]

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[@aniketbhalla1521]

Very informative!! I've a doubt, is there any employer eligibility like they need to have this much no. of employees or their business should have a good past record of their running established business?

[@LivinginCanada]

I think it needs to be a legit/genuine business. I have never read of any requirement of the size of it.

[@aniketbhalla1521]

@@LivinginCanada does that means the company just needs to be incorporated irrespective of the size? I’m confused because as you’re saying too CEC hasn’t mentioned any specific employer requirements

[@abbiegailanna.deocampo8669]

I'm currently working as a housekeeping in a hotel here in canada so it means not counted or not allowed

[@LivinginCanada]

I would check on the canada.ca website to be sure!

[@mj-ff3xv]

Is this program valid if you want to live and stay in British colombia??

[@makeiteasywithlilu6662]

Very clear, thanks

[@waqarahmed3565]

Good information provided in your video .I wanted to check that if after working working year my CRS is below cut off for CEC what are the options available for me. Secondly is my wife one year work experience included in towards CEC CRS

[@LivinginCanada]

Some things you can do is improve your language test results (if it's not at its max already!), accumulate more work experience, get arranged employment (eligible job offer). Yes, your wife's work experience can count if it's Canadian (and meets the eligibility requirements). I encourage you to research more on the official page! *Disclaimer: I am not an immigration lawyer, these are based on my knowledge and experience only*

[@wowbddlz8334]

Here's my question, and thanks for the info. Due to my job situation, there is a high possibility that I will not be able to work full-time, 30 hours a week. If I work part-time somewhere else and complete 30 hours a week, will it still be accepted as full-time?

[@akemache1309]

If you work at Walmart as night associates department will that work too

[@blackyrocky7438]

My education background is pharmacy I’m a foreign pharmacy graduate not have Canadian license to practice as pharmacist yet.but I’m working at the convenience store plus esso gas station as a retail sales supervisor. Would it affect on my pr application under CEC? Since my education doesn’t match to my current work experience. I think pharmacy can also work at the retail side , business side whether is a drug store or other convenience stores like keeping OTC medicines, food items, sports drinks also gas

[@randomizer212]

very accurate explanation. you mentioned that to prove my foreign education degree, we should prove it through ECA, Can you please tell us how? thanks a lot❤

[@pavithrajayani7823]

Hi, can one year be combination of 2 employers ? Like 6 months in one and other 6 months in another job?

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes totally. If I'm not mistaken there are some rules to that (and how it's calculated) but you can definitely combine jobs as long as they're eligible. Check out canada.ca. Good luck!

[@afiaaj6161]

Hello if I have already written the ilet test in my home country can i still use it

[@enochpaul2025]

Hi, When you said you renewed IELTS certificate in 2 weeks, did you mean that you sat for the exam again and obtained new results?

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes, I had to renew the test!

[@ProfoundDARQ]

IMPORTANT QUESTION: When Canadian government lifted a working limit for students, I got full time 1 year contract job as Web Designer. I had my 7 months full time experience as a student and 5 months experience on a PGWP. I was paid in wages, It was a continuous experience and I met all other CEC criteria. I wonder that I wasn't eligible for CEC when I created EE Profile. What should I do?

[@Pulpswo]

This program or spousal/common-law sponsorship. Between these 2 options which would you choose and which would have the highest chance of your being approved for PR?

[@LivinginCanada]

It depends on your particular situation. If you're referring to FSW (Federal Skilled Worker program), if you have a lot of points from your foreign work experience (which you can prove), you might have a good chance there. Else, I think immigrating through the CEC is one of the most simple ways. Then again, it depends on how much you score on other things like language and age.

[@PeteLePan]

Hi, I'm going to Canada to pursue an 8-month Post Grad Certificate at a College in Ontario, and I already have a 4-year bachelor's degree in another country. Does this add up to my CRS scores when applying for EE? (On the Canadian Immigration official web page, it said that 1-year degree is a plus to a CRS score

[@Paushrizess]

You would only get 8 months of work permit with a 8 month course, You better have a course which is at least 2 years in duration

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes having a one-year Canadian degree will be beneficial. I missed this question.

[@Zen-ki3eq]

New subscriber here. Hi, just wanted to know for the work experience, what are the documents needed to prepare as proof of 1 year work? Do I need to ask some documents from my employer. Thank you for providing this content for us. Huge help.

[@LivinginCanada]

One document you need is an employment letter stating in detail what your duties and your role are. Also paystubs to show how much you earned. It was a while ago so I would check canada.ca to find out the exact requirements.

[@chidozieugwu-oju7069]

Great content😊. Do they require one to submit a copy of an active temporary residence visa during the time of application?

[@LivinginCanada]

They always ask for your current valid permit, it’s important that you always maintain your status (meaning you’re legally allowed to stay), they usually ask for document number, validity dates etc. Yes I always submit a copy of that along with my passport photo.

[@LivinginCanada]

Additional note: not at the time you set up your profile but when you submit the documents after receiving ITA. *Note that I’m not an immigration consultant, just sharing based on my experience*

[@chidozieugwu-oju7069]

@@LivinginCanada Thank You so much

[@chidozieugwu-oju7069]

@@LivinginCanada Got it. Thanks

[@spadecake]

anyone knows why Quebec has to be such a pain in the ass for immigration? So far it is also struggling from labor shortage.

[@rizrosas2536]

Hi I’m on a temporary working visa and I have LMIA. I work as full time food service supervisor, can I apply my PR after a year ? Thanks.

[@Myworld-dn1nt]

What if u come to Canada as a work permit will they give u PR I’m kenyan planing to come to Canada for work will I get Canada citizenship tell me that plz

[@LivinginCanada]

With an LMIA you have a very good chance. I would just try the CRS calculator to see how many points you have.

[@LivinginCanada]

The work permit per se has nothing to do with getting a PR. You have to apply for a PR separately and fulfill the requirements.

[@cheskaisleta1011]

Thanks for the info. I have a question tho. I’m currently working part time and the standard is 30hrs biweekly however i pick up extra shifts that i get a total of 60-75 hours biweekly, are the hours counted from those extra shifts?? Or it has to come from two part time jobs to be eligible to meet the 1560 hours

[@rustix3]

I also had this question, but i guess unfortunately "no". At 8:22 the last sentence says "WE DON'T COUNT any hours you work above 30 hours per week".

[@ojoaisosa6166]

Please I do not have the one year work experience as I am still working, can I still create an express entry profile?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can create the profile, but I'm not sure if it will let you create one for CEC as that requires 1 year.

[@alikarman5272]

Good day beautiful lady from Turkey. May I ask is this CEC program is a pool where scores matter and have to compete with others or just by fulfilling the required requirements (work experience, Language, University diploma) can get PR ?

[@mdforhaduddin9013]

Thank you for this video. I have a question, does spouse's education and IELTS score add any value (Score) in the application process?

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes, spouse's language abilities count as well!

[@leidyusuga5172]

hi! I have a question. I am under PGWP and I completed my year of work experience in a company which is offering me a job offer for two years for my application to PR. The company would need LMIA? Thnak you

[@LivinginCanada]

An LMIA would definitely be beneficial as it increases your score dramatically. But even if you don't get one, you may get your PR after working for a certain amount of time and accumulating enough points

[@ojoaisosa6166]

Hello, can I use both foreign and Canadian education? Do I get more points for both of them? Thank you

[@LivinginCanada]

You can find more information here: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html#education

[@mavicone5845]

Yes but to get into canada and to apply for PR, you need 1 years Canadian work experience… only you can’t get in Canada if you don’t have that! So that’s impossible and a very clever government trick to keep you out ..

[@LivinginCanada]

To apply for PR it helps to have 1 year of Canadian work experience, but it's not 100% must. If you can make up the points through your foreign work experience (through FSW-federal skilled worker program) and have an LMIA, that works too. Also, just 'to get into Canada', you don't need work experience, you can come here as a student.

[@imransohail3076]

hello i have a question t ask so in canada while in study visa we can do part time job as 20hrs per week right and i know fw people work with cash jobs so with help of cash job know one will know how much time or did they even work or not iright so we can do cash jobs right

[@LivinginCanada]

Usually students are allowed to work part-time while they're enrolled for full-time studies here, and yes usually it's for 20 hours, so many students work part-time while studying to support themselves, that includes service jobs and others,, but it will ultimately depend on what is stated on your study permit!

[@sonyakulakova8861]

Hi! Thank for the video. You said it took you 3,5 years. I’m just wondering if I came and started my work 6 month ago, can i apply for CEC in another 7-8 month? Or I should work in Canada for 3 years before applying? Thank you a lot

[@LivinginCanada]

CEC itself only requires 1 year of eligible work experience. The reason it took me longer is because neither of us qualified yet (we were students/didn't have eligible work experience). Hope that helps!

[@sonyakulakova8861]

@@LivinginCanadaThank you! It helps a lot

[@microsmart714]

Hey thank you for the video. I am perplexed by my current situation. I have exactly 1 year of professional experience in Canada but I was still ineligible for CEC? I know I have filled in the details correctly. Can you think of anything that might have caused that? Thanks

[@LivinginCanada]

Can you tell me what you mean by ineligible? Do you mean you couldn't submit your profile, or could, but didn't get an ITA? When in doubt, I'd suggest talking to an immigration advisor for clarity!

[@microsmart714]

@@LivinginCanada Hi thank you for the reply! I could submit my profile but it shows I am only eligible for FSW This is my Express Entry profile: Minimum entry criteria - You meet the minimum entry criteria Valid job - Not applicable What am I eligible for? Federal Skilled Worker Met Canadian Experience Class Not Met I have submitted a webform and I think I will consult an advisor.

[@unique.promise]

In regards to validity of language result; what if my result will expire by April 2023 but I submit my CEC application in January 2023?

[@LivinginCanada]

According to canada.ca: "Your language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result and must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence". This means after receiving the ITA and applying as in submitting the complete application package.

[@gouravrawtani2720]

Working after one year full time with the same employer could help to extend my pgwp?

[@LivinginCanada]

At certain times there are programs that allow pgwp extensions, but I am not aware whether there is anything like that at the moment and how it works.

[@HowtobeElegant-dh4bn]

thanks for your useful video, I have a question, I am a Swede and here in Sweden we study English up to level 6 or max 7, to be eligible for the university, I have English 6, do I still need scores from other English tests?

[@kingkl4185]

Hi, May I ask on how easy it is to be selected for CEC program after one year of experience if working in Toronto as an accountant. Thank you!

[@Frank_Amini]

It all depends on the score you have. You can calculate your CRS score online on either the official website or third party and then look at previous EE draws to see how you fair. Going forward the minister is picking from industries that have labour shortages and it won't be just the score that determines it

[@LivinginCanada]

Very well explained! Yes, try out the CRS calculator, then compare your score against the previous draws, I made a separate video about that, you can check it out in my playlists.

[@ci316]

How can I get PR after 5 years here? I'm depressed. Studied here, spent a lot of money, love this country and want to stay here, but my visa is expiring in 4 months and I don't get invitation for PR. Very frustrating. Any advice? I'm desperate here 😔

[@unique.promise]

Welldone. Does CEC work with CRS score like FSWP & the rest? If yes; Does the score have to be up-to the cut off score of each draw? Secondly, Does part time skilled work experience gained while studying count?

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks! Yes, that's right, in addition to the eligibility requirements, the CRS score and cut-off score each round will ultimately determine who gets an ITA (invitation to apply). A very good question, according to canada.ca "Self-employment and work experience gained while you were a full-time student (even if you were on a co-op work term) doesn’t count towards the minimum requirements for this program". But regular part-time work does count. Hope this helps!

[@hossainjamal-z8r]

Great explanation

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you!

[@mohammedrazamansoori7036]

I have a forklift Driver experience for almost 2 years . Will this be in any of the noc level?

[@aspreliniaespiritu594]

Hi. If the CRS Score is just around 280 due to age and work experience because I have been in private practice since 2008, should I continue with SP + PGWP? even if ITA is unlikely. what happens if the PGWP has expired without an ITA? Thank you

[@LivinginCanada]

As far as I know, during the pandemic there has been a program to extend PGWP duration, but not sure if you've made use of that already. One option is to go for a second study course. Both I and my husband alternately took Post-graduate certificates lasting 1 year, which are quite affordable. Honestly, it will be very difficult to compete with that score, but probably getting a second education in Canada will raise your score, plus you'll get extra time for work experience which will add points. Understood about the age factor, but you never know! Right now cut-off scores are super high, but depending on government policies, things may change (like last year, where they suddenly upped the intake and the score dropped to 75 in one lucky round). Don't give up, there will be a way. Further, I would suggest to work together with an immigration advisor/lawyer who'd be able to give you better advice and tips. All the best!

[@nethradevmilinddev266]

heya can you please tell me if i can use the IEC - youth professional experience (1 year) to apply for a PR in canada ?

[@LivinginCanada]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the program, have you tried checking that out on the Canada.ca website?

[@rendsouzatv9064]

Hi. I am working more than 44hrs a week. Is that possible to apply for PR less than a year? Ty. How long it would take the process?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can always apply and see how many points you have. There's not time guarantee, it depends on who else is already in the pool. If you're very high-ranked, you could get an invitation in a few months, if your score is very low, then it could be years.

[@elisaporras5814]

Hi 👋🏽 if I apply like cook I need one year of experience or I cannot apply?

[@LivinginCanada]

Hi there! As far as I know the occupation cook would not go under CEC, but the Federal Trade Skill stream. Try and check that out! Good luck!

[@naturalappeal718]

Great content......what if you have education in Canada and your home country, do you get points for both?

[@Frank_Amini]

Yes you do. Make sure to include all of your education in the EE profile.

[@pritishrodrigues6044]

Great video! I just have one question for you. I'm on my 3 year PGWP. Can I switch jobs within the 1st year and still be eligible to apply under CEC? By switching jobs I mean even the Industry. Example: From an accountant to a financial advisor or vice versa Considering one is NOC B and other is NOC A

[@LivinginCanada]

That's a really good question. I would say, no, but to be sure I would consult with an immigration consultant!

[@dishita_shorts]

Yes you can

[@zoohyeon3943]

Hi! I have a question, do I need to have work permit to apply pr? I have LMIA and my work permit applying is on progress online and my open work permit(working holiday) ended so basically I don't have work permit right now but other than, I believe I have all of requirements to apply Pr. Thank you for reading!

[@LivinginCanada]

Nope, having a work permit doesn't have anything to do with a PR application. The PR application is based on you fulfilling all the PR requirements. The only thing that connects to work permit is that if you work in Canada, it has to be legal and on a valid permit, otherwise it could disqualify you for a PR.

[@abhishek8587]

Hi, great video! I have 1 question - I started working in Canada from 25th August 2022 and since then I have spent around 2 weeks on paid leave outside Canada and have a plan to spend another 3 weeks on business travel outside Canada next month. But even then I would have 1560 hours done because I work 40 hours per week. So will I be able to show the required 1 year experience for CEC by 25th August 2023 or will I have to wait for additional 5 weeks time till Mid-October equal to what I have spent outside Canada?

[@Frank_Amini]

So only the first 30 hours per week worked count. Anything after that cannot be used to average it out. Safe to wait an additional 5 weeks to avoid a headache. That being said I know people who didn't wait and they had no issue

[@abhishek8587]

@@Frank_Amini thanks a lot for your reply. I'm planning to create my profile in early September because I've got inputs from people that IRCC counts 12 months in the 11th month itself (as per the calendar), so by the time I get the ITA and I submit my application it would definitely be mid-october. Hoping for the best :)

[@mehrwush]

Hi. I’ll be scoring an lmia and work permit, when should I be able to apply for PR? Within a few weeks 6 or 12 months? Lastly, the time before PR will be counted in citizenship?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can set up an Express Entry Profile anytime, as long as you meet the minimum eligibility criteria (including language skills and other things I mentioned in the video). I am not sure, but I'd say that it's a good idea to wait until the LMIA is in your pocket so you can check that off in your application and get the maximum possible points. Once you reach the cut-off score (CRS score), you will receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply), after which you submit your complete application package. According to CIC (www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility.html) for citizenship you need to have lived in Canada for 3 years (in the 5 years immediate before citizenship application). Interestingly, also " each day you were physically present in Canada as an authorized temporary resident or protected person before you became a permanent resident counts as half a day (up to a maximum of 365 days". Check out the link above for more details!

[@korzunyura]

Hi there. Thank you for this video. Maybe you know, I pass my English Exam. and average I have score = 7, but on reading part I receive 5. So, Is this mean that I'm not eligible for CEC program?

[@regelitamercado7449]

Hello Mam, based on the eligibility requirements in CEC, only work experience under temporary resident status is counted. If my husband is working under open work permit because spouse is under student permit. Will his work experience be counted given that he works 1 year, Teer 2.

[@LivinginCanada]

If you'r asking whether work done on an open work permit is counted, I don't think that's an issue. I would look at the exact requirements for the type of work to be counted.

[@arfaidrisi2964]

CAn anyone help me with this, Can i travel to my home country after submitting Express Entry profile

[@LivinginCanada]

You can always travel, but whether you can re-enter Canada will depend on the permit you have and if it's valid.

[@nasivenation1698]

if you earn commission but your job falls into the noc b category. can you still apply under CEC

[@LivinginCanada]

There are some changes to the rule, so check out this link: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/experience/qualifying-work-experience.html

[@shiellaaday98]

I recently graduated as an international student, if I want to apply for a CEC - Express Entry pathway program for PR, does my TEER 0,1,2,3 skilled work experience needs to be related to my field of study or it doesn't matter? Can I move to a different province, or the province where I studied need to be the place where I need to apply PR? Let me know please thank you!

[@LivinginCanada]

I'm sorry, the video is for applications that follow the NOC categorization. I am unfortunately not familiar with the new TEER system.

[@adriande319]

What other options have a labour category job to get into to Pr

[@diannasworld]

Hi what about the crs score need it?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can check the ‘express entry pool’ (input in search box on canada.ca) to see the current levels of scores.

[@ynahberame4484]

Hi, i already made an express entry profile and it says i am elegible with canadian experience class. what is my next step? Do i contact the province i wanted to stay in or do i just wait for invitation to apply? Thank you in advance for your answer! :D

[@LivinginCanada]

With CEC, you will receive an ITA if you qualify. Make sure your information is up to date (update it if there are changes in your favour!). I am not familiar with the provincial programs though.

[@udohudoh6793]

Hello. Just to confirm. Is photography part of the required Noc experience ? Can I get a photography Job and be qualified to apply for PR ? Thank you

[@LivinginCanada]

It's best to check the canada.ca website and input that in their search box.

[@kupchak07]

Hi, does consultant or contractual work (i.e self-employed) under skill level 0 and skill type A count for the minimum required hours? Is it applicable to apply under CEC if it will take more than a year of permanent/full-time work to achieve the minimum 1560hours? Thanks

[@LivinginCanada]

The 1 year work experience doesn't have to take place within one year.

[@Cpchurch87]

Thanks for the video. I’ve a pretty specific circumstance I was wondering about. Myself and my common law spouse have been here since April 2022. We both have very good jobs and are approaching 12 months Canadian work experience. We have plenty of funds and have built up good credit scores. We need to assess our NOC codes but I’ll most likely be 0. I’m a commercial director in the food industry, but I haven’t been able to identify the exact code. My issue and question is - I don’t have any college education. I’ve got over 16 years commercial experience prior to arriving here and soon to have 12 months here. How should we go about applying for PR. Can my spouse apply and sponsor me, or is my Canadian work experience plus CELPIP scores (yet to take, but as a native English speaker I’d hope to do well) be enough? It’s very difficult to find a clear answer on this, so I’d appreciate any help. Thanks

[@LivinginCanada]

Sorry for the late reply! For a specific case like yours I'd recommend speaking to an immigration consultant who would be able to give you better advice. all the best!

[@jenyallegre3030]

Hello, i have a question about Job Experience letters for the foreign job experience. Should the letters be very recent like 3-6 months from the time you got you ETA or can it be from few years back? I got my job experience letter before I left my country in 2021 and planning to apply for pR in 2023,

[@LivinginCanada]

I've not found any rule about the date of the letter. You can check again here: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/applications-received-on-after-january-1-2016-completeness-check.html I believe, as long as it's complete and meets the requirements from the official website it should be good. *Disclaimer: I am not an immigration lawyer/consultant, these are my opinions only"

[@FortyMill_Records]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I am currently a post doctoral researcher in Canada. Can i apply with the CEC after 1 year. Do i still need to write the IELTS tests?

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks! Right, the CEC requirement is one year of eligible work. Yes, the IELTS test is still required, and it must also be valid/not expired at the time you submit your application package. Hope that helps!

[@FortyMill_Records]

@@LivinginCanada thank you very much. Do i need to add my post doc job to my express entry profile? I think having a job gives 600 more points…

[@LivinginCanada]

If anything substantial changes in your situation, yes, you need to update your profile so that they know! Good luck!

[@ceciliaamance6714]

What if I don't have spouse, and I just want to bring my parent? Is that okay?

[@LivinginCanada]

That's a different category. For them you'd need to either apply a visa/supervisa, or sponsor their PR (which takes a while)

[@ceciliaamance6714]

@@LivinginCanada noted thanks. It's a big help for me 😊

[@markanthonycayabyab9272]

What skill grade of line cook?

[@lydiat7636]

Very helpful thanks, I need to apply as an office assistant, how best can you help pls I'm from Zimbabwe

[@LivinginCanada]

It's very difficult to get such a job from outside of the country. Usually companies will sponsor you if you have a very unique skill that cannot be sourced from inside the company. Perhaps, you can look for a remote position that requires specific language skills that you're fluent in (but that work experience would not count towards CEC). Perhaps you could consider applying through the Federal Skilled Workers program? I also made a video on that, so check that out!

[@johngomes9597]

I have a question,chef is that a skill job in Canada ?

[@hadong7882]

Is my working experience qualified as Canadian working experience if: 1. It was a remote work for a US company that doesn’t have an office in Canada? (but I still pay Canada tax) 2. Working for a company located in Canada but it was a full time temporary job, not a permanent full time?

[@LivinginCanada]

It's beyond my expertise, so instead of risking giving you the wrong answer, I would recommend consulting with an immigration lawyer, good luck!

[@Misslee1292]

I just graduated now working in my field as an ECE. After a year, can i apply for PR? Thank you so much!

[@LivinginCanada]

I believe you can, but to be sure, I'd recommend checking out canada.ca and check the NOC of the job. Cheers!

[@wafabioty8593]

hi dear .thank you for your video very helping and useful informations .my question is .. i have one year experience in canada (montreal ) and i passed ielts here with 0 preperation i got 6 in all except speacking 7 and wrintin 5.5 ....is it accepeted or failed ? if yes can i use it to apply here in quebec for pr ? thanks

[@LivinginCanada]

I am not familiar with Quebec's PR requirements. It's possible that they have different requirements there (French/English). I hope someone who knows more about this can chip in here!

[@tzarinenuriyahoota]

Do i need an LMIA from my employer? Or its optional?

[@LivinginCanada]

No LMIA is not a must, it's optional. We didn't have an LMIA.

[@adelaniadenike9225]

I am currently studying in Nova Scotia and I want to move to another province after my studies. Will I still be able to apply for my PR through the CEC in any province after working for 1 year in the new province?

[@user-pt9xu8fz5e]

I worked for a year of paid co-op as a UX UI designer. Is it possible to apply for CEC?

[@doug1362]

Great video

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks!!

[@Secretaleofthegoose]

Do these include quebec?

[@manindaprasanga99]

I want to know about ESL course

[@LivinginCanada]

I've never taken one so I can't say much about that.