Canadian experience points table
| Years of skilled Canadian experience | Without a spouse | With a spouse |
|---|---|---|
| None | 0 | 0 |
| 1 year | 40 | 35 |
| 2 years | 53 | 46 |
| 3 years | 64 | 56 |
| 4 years | 72 | 63 |
| 5 or more | 80 | 70 |
These are the core Canadian-experience points. Canadian experience also adds skill-transferability points (up to 100) when combined with language and foreign experience. Source: IRCC, Canadian Experience Class.
Canadian Experience Class eligibility
- At least 12 months of full-time skilled work experience in Canada (or an equal amount part-time), gained in the last three years.
- Work must be TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3, done while authorised to work — not self-employment or work during full-time study.
- Language: CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs, or CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs, in all four abilities.
- You must plan to live outside Quebec (Quebec runs its own skilled-worker programs).
CEC has no education or settlement-funds requirement, which makes it one of the most accessible Express Entry programs for people already working in Canada.
Recent CEC draw cut-offs
IRCC runs program-specific draws that invite only Canadian Experience Class candidates. Their CRS cut-offs move with each round — see the full, up-to-date history:
Canadian Experience Class draw historyCalculate your full CRS score
Enter your Canadian experience along with your age, language and education, and the calculator adds the core points and the skill-transferability points together.
Frequently asked questions
How many CRS points is Canadian work experience worth?
Skilled Canadian work experience is worth 40 CRS points for one year, rising to 80 points for five years, for an applicant without a spouse (35 to 70 with a spouse). Canadian experience also unlocks extra skill-transferability points when combined with strong language or foreign experience, so its real value is often higher than the core points alone.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Experience Class?
You need at least 12 months of full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work experience in Canada, gained in the last three years while authorised to work. The job must be TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3. You also need a language result of CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs, or CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs. Self-employment and experience gained while studying full-time do not count.
Is there a CRS cut-off for CEC draws?
IRCC holds program-specific draws that invite only Canadian Experience Class candidates, and the CRS cut-off changes with each round. CEC-only draws often have different cut-offs from general draws, so check the latest CEC draw results for the current number.
Does Canadian experience help beyond the core points?
Yes. Canadian experience feeds the skill-transferability factors: combined with CLB 7+ language or one or more years of foreign experience, it adds up to 50 more points in each of two groups. That is why one year of Canadian experience can lift a score by far more than the headline points suggest. The calculator works all of this out together.