Work or live in Canada after you Graduate
After you graduate from your program of studies, you may be able to work temporarily or even live permanently in Canada
What is the Process?
You’ve studied in Canada and maybe you even have Canadian work experience. Now, you’d like to live here permanently. We have options for you to become a permanent resident!
Canadian Experience Class and International Students
Since eligible International students receive work permit upon completion of their studies, this program provides a quick and easy way to immigrate permanently in Canada. In this case the applicant has already lived in Canada and has relevant Canadian experience. Students are required to have work experience in Canada for a 1 year after the completion of their course to apply under this class of immigration.
Note: Canadian experience Class is not applicable for those who wish to permanently settle in Quebec. However, education and work experience gained in Quebec can be applied for Quebec program requirements.
CEC Minimum Eligibility Requirements
General requirements:
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Have minimum one year of (full-time or equivalent part-time) Canadian work experience, within last 3 years, in one or more occupations listed in skill type level 0, A or B of the NOC matrix
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Meet the minimum language requirements according to the applicant's skill level: CLB 7 for NOC 0 or A jobs, or CLB 5 for NOC B jobs
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Plan to live in any province except Quebec (applicant who intended to reside in Quebec would apply directly to province's Quebec Experience Program)
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No Proof of Funds or educational requirement (remember that more CRS points are given for higher qualifications)
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Main applicant can be outside of Canada when applying
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Quebec work experience is accepted but can not intend to live in Quebec
NOTE: CEC Experience does not count if:
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Work experience gained without proper authorization (illegally, without visa, while on a refugee claim)
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While on a study permit
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While self-Employed
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NOC C/D level
What is National Occupation Code (NOC) ?
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) is a list of all the occupations in the Canadian labor market. It describes each job according to skill type and skill level. For immigration purposes, these are the main job groups:
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Skill Type 0 (zero): management jobs
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Skill Level A: professional jobs that usually call for a degree from a university
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Skill Level B: technical jobs and skilled trades that usually call for a college diploma or training as an apprentice
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Skill Level C: intermediate jobs that usually call for high school and/or job-specific training
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Skill Level D: labour jobs that usually give on-the-job training
Other eligible PR Programs for International Students
Requirements:
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Language skills:
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You have strong English or French skills
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Levels vary by province
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Type of work experience:
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It depends on the province,
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but includes NOC 0, A, B, C or D
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Amount of work experience:
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It depends on the province
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Job offer:
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It depends on the province
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Education:
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It depends on the province
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👉🏻Atlantic Immigration Pilot
Requirements:
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Language skills: You have intermediate English or French skills
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(CLB 4)
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Type of work experience: Not required
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Amount of work experience: Not required
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Job offer: Required, must;
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be NOC skill type/level 0, A, B, or C
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last at least 1 year from the date permanent residence is granted
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be for an employer in Atlantic Canada
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Education: You must have graduated from a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada
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Program must have been at least 2 years
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👉🏻Federal Skilled Workers Program
Requirements:
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Language skills: You have strong English or French skills
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(CLB 7)
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Type of work experience: Experience in NOC;
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0, A, B
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Amount of work experience: 1 year continuous (combination of part-time, full-time or more than one job)
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Job offer: Not required
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but you can get points for having a valid offer
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Education: Secondary education required.
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You can get more points for your post-secondary education
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You can get extra points if your education is Canadian
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👉🏻Federal Skilled Trades Program
Requirements:
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Language skills: You have intermediate English or French skills
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(CLB 5 for speaking and listening)
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(CLB 4 for reading and writing)
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Type of work experience: Experience in a skilled trade under key groups of NOC B
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Amount of work experience: 2 years within last 5 years
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Job offer: Required;
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an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year, OR
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a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial authority
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Education: Not required
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but you can get points for your secondary or post-secondary education.You can get extra points if your education is Canadian
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👉🏻Rural Northern Immigration Pilot
Requirements:
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Language skills: You have intermediate English or French skills
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(CLB 6 if your NOC is 0 or A)
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(CLB 5 if your NOC is B)
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(CLB 4 if your NOC is C or D)
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Type of work experience: International students who studied in the community may be exempt from work experience requirements
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Amount of work experience: Not required
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International students who studied in the community may be exempt from work experience requirements.
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Job offer: Required
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You must have a permanent job offer to work in one of the participating communities
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Education: Variable
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Contact us to check the eligibility requirements
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Where our expertise helps
Our experts at Kingfisher Immigration can help you by:
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Conducting a FREE Assessment and determining your eligibility for Express Entry under CEC, and other PR eligible programs
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Creating your Express Entry Profile
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Completing and submitting error free application if you are invited to apply under Express Entry or any other available programs
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