CICC Licence R509291 · RCIC-IRB|Verify licence
CICC Licence R509291 · RCIC-IRB|Verify licence
Canada permanent residence · Express Entry
Already worked in Canada on a work permit? The CEC turns one year of skilled Canadian experience into permanent residence, with no proof of funds and no job offer needed. We check your hours, NOC code and timing before your permit runs out.
CICC licence R509291. Verify licence
CICC licence R509291
Authorised IRCC portal
Profiles filed as paid representative
Since 2013
Guiding immigration clients from Canada
Two offices
Islamabad and Mississauga
The CEC is one of the three federal programs managed through Express Entry. It is for temporary workers and international graduates who have gained skilled work experience in Canada and want to stay permanently.
You can apply from inside Canada or after you have returned home, as long as the experience was gained in the last three years. IRCC often runs draws only for CEC candidates.
Minimum requirements
You must meet all of these before you can enter the Express Entry pool under this program.
At least 1,560 hours of paid, skilled work in Canada within the three years before you apply. That is one year full-time at 30 hours a week, or the same hours part-time.
The experience must be in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation, and you must have performed the main duties in the NOC description.
You must have been authorised to work in Canada when you gained the experience. Self-employment and work done while you were a full-time student do not count.
CLB 7 in all four skills if your job is TEER 0 or 1, or CLB 5 if it is TEER 2 or 3. Results must be less than two years old.
There is no education requirement for eligibility. A Canadian credential, or an ECA for a Pakistani degree, still adds CRS points.
You must plan to live in a province or territory other than Quebec, and pass medical, security and criminal checks.
Language levels
The level you need depends on the TEER category of your Canadian job.
Managers and professionals need at least CLB 7 in all four skills.
Technical jobs and skilled trades need at least CLB 5 in all four skills.
IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core for English; TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French.
You and your family must pass medical exams and security and criminal checks.
How it works
We check your pay stubs, permit dates and NOC duties so only qualifying hours are counted.
Take IELTS General, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF Canada or TCF Canada. Aim above the minimum to raise your CRS.
We submit your profile through our authorised representative portal and you join the pool with a CRS score.
IRCC holds general, CEC-only and category-based draws. Canadian experience adds CRS points on its own.
Submit the full application with employer reference letters, police certificates and fees within 60 days of the ITA.
If you are in Canada, we help you keep valid status while IRCC processes your PR application.
Why Euro Immigration Consultants
Counting hours and choosing the right NOC are where most mistakes happen.
We submit profiles through IRCC's Authorized Paid Representative Portal.
We check your Canadian hours and work status so only qualifying experience is counted.
We match your Canadian duties to the correct NOC and TEER level.
We help you stay in valid status while you wait for an invitation.
A dedicated email receives all IRCC updates for your case.
Ahmad Junaid Salik, RCIC-IRB, CICC licence R509291, on the College register.
Can I apply for the CEC from Pakistan?
Yes, if you gained at least 1,560 hours of skilled Canadian work experience within the last three years. You do not need to be in Canada when you apply.
Does work during my studies count?
No. Work done while you were a full-time student, including on-campus and off-campus jobs, does not count towards the CEC. Work after graduation on a PGWP does.
Do I need proof of funds for the CEC?
No. CEC candidates are exempt from the proof of funds requirement. If you also qualify for the FSWP and are invited under it, you would need to show funds.
What are the government fees?
Since 30 April 2026: CAD 990 processing plus CAD 600 right of permanent residence fee for you and your spouse, CAD 270 per dependent child, and CAD 85 biometrics per person.
How long does the CEC take?
Time in the pool depends on draws and your CRS score. After you submit a complete PR application, IRCC aims to process most Express Entry applications in about 6 months.
Can I apply for the CEC if I want to live in Quebec?
No. CEC applicants must plan to live outside Quebec. Quebec selects its own skilled workers through separate programmes.
Does work while I was a full-time student count?
No. Work done while you were a full-time student, such as on-campus or co-op work, does not count towards the CEC.
Do I need proof of funds for the CEC?
No. Proof of funds is not required for the CEC, unlike the FSWP and FSTP.
Get a licensed consultant to check your hours, NOC code and CRS score before your work permit runs out. The first assessment is free.
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