Categories: Canadian Experience Class

Canadian Experience Class

The Canadian Experience Class is a unique application type which rewards foreign workers currently in Canada, who have obtained worthy work experience in a skilled occupation, to obtain Permanent Residence in Canada.

The Canadian Experience Class may be for you if:

You have lived and worked in Canada
You have good English and French Skills
You have skilled work experience in Canada
Wish to remain in Canada and obtain Permanent Residence

If the above applies to you, depending on the nature of your work, you may qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

Basic Requirements (Canadian Experience Class)

In order to qualify for the Canadian Experience Class category of Permanent Residence, there are a few factors your will need to consider. You must meet these basic requirements in order to consider yourself eligible. You must:

Plan to live outside the province of Quebec
Have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) skilled work experience in Canada in the three years before you apply,
Have gained your experience in Canada with the proper authorization
Meet the required language levels needed for your job for each language ability (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).

Skilled work experience (Canadian Experience Class)

According to the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC), skilled work experience means:

Managerial jobs (NOC skill type 0)
Professional jobs (NOC skill type A)
Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC skill type B)

Under Standing the National Occupational Classification

The National Occupational Classification Matrix is a classification coding system which basically accounts of all occupations. This classification is based primarily on duties and not job titles.

If you are attempting to classify your position, you should review the primary duties of your occupation in order to determine your classification. The classification is a four digit number which is attributed to the position which best describes your current occupation.

Shabnam Akrami

Shabnam Akrami is the Managing Partner and Founder of Akrami & Associates. p> Prior to receiving her Paralegal Diploma with Honours, she completed her Law Degree from the UK at the University of London as well as completed a Post Graduate Diploma. In addition, she has also graduated from York University where she received both her Bachelor in Criminology and Masters in Socio-Legal Studies. She is also a Member in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada. Prior to opening her own firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate immigration law; specializing in work permits, temporary resident permits and rehabilitation cases. She has in depth and hands on experience in all Canadian Immigration and Citizenship matters. These matters include preparation and submission of applications for permanent residence, work permits, NAFTA applications, labour market opinions, temporary resident permits, sponsorships, and business investors. Shabnam is dedicated to all her clients and committed to the successful completion of all the immigration matters in her care. With Shabnam, there is always a way!