CANADA EXPERIENCE CLASS
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What is the Canada experience class?
The Canada experience class is a relatively new program designed to assist foreign nationals who have lived in Canada for a certain length of time gain their permanent residency. The program recognizes that by living in Canada while attending school or working, many people have the necessary skills to make the transition to live in Canada permanently.
Who can apply for the Canada experience class program?
In order to qualify for the program, you must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- You are a temporary foreign worker in Canada with at least 2 years of full-time experience as a skilled worker.
- You are a foreign graduate of a Canadian post-secondary institution with at least
1 year of full-time experience as a skilled worker.
Furthermore:
- You must plan to live outside of the province of Quebec.
- You must have had proper authorization to gain your experience.
- You must apply for the program while in Canada, or within 1 year of leaving your job in Canada.
How can I apply for the program?
If you wish to apply for the program using Immigroup’s services, we will take care of all the steps for you, including fee payments. All you need to do is contact our office and speak with a representative about how to set up an account.
If you wish to apply for the program on your own, you will need to follow these steps:
- Obtain an application package, which includes a guide and the forms you will need to submit.
- Read the application guide carefully, and fill out the forms. The forms will ask you to describe your work and educational history in Canada.
- Pay your application fees. The fee you pay will vary if you are applying with any dependants and must be paid up front. You will also require a medical examination, a police certificate and if applicable, language testing, all of which may require third-party fees.
- Mail your application to the appropriate Canadian office, which is located in Buffalo, New York. The mailing address is included in your application guide.
After you apply
Once Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made a decision on your application, you will be sent a letter informing you of what you need to do next. If you are accepted to the program, you will be asked to attend an interview with an immigration officer. At the interview, the officer will ask to see your passport and ensure you still meet the requirements for permanent residence in Canada. You should note that if you provide false or incomplete information, your application will be denied.
If the officer does not find any problems with your application, you will be granted permanent resident status in Canada. Your permanent resident card will be sent to you in the mail.
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