confused about eligibility for cec

[anto21]

hi , there is a huge confusion for me its regarding me been able to apply under cec
i arrived in canada on june 2012 and started work on June 2012 as well
as a food service supervisor , under the law it says cec requires 1 years experience as a skilled worker ,
which i have , i have all pay stabs , t4 tax return till dec 2012, celpip score required , employment certificate
, police clearance and filled up all the forms, but so many of my colleagues and good friends are saying that i need to be in Canada for 3 years before i can apply under cec , they are confusing me ,, it could be that they are jealous not sure, when i called cic they gave me link to read about eligibility ,but didn't give me a proper word, still confused if i should apply or do i need to complete 3 years first before i apply :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

 

[Omshri]

Your colleagues are fooling you..

You need 1 year experience here, Start preparing your application for PR

Cheers

 

[anto21]

thanks for the vote of confidence , how would i know if my letter of employment is good enough
is there a particular format or if it covers all requirement on cic check list is this sufficient

 

[honeysingh]

thanks for the vote of confidence , how would i know if my letter of employment is good enough
is there a particular format or if it covers all requirement on cic check list is this sufficient

Go to this link for cec checklist

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5610E.PDF

The letter should cover:


Work Experience in Canada
For the principal applicant:
• copy of your most recent work permit,
• copies of your most recent T4 tax information slips and your Notice of Assessment issued by Canada Revenue
Agency,
• up-to-date letters of reference from your past and current employers for the past 3 years.
Letters must be:
• written on company letterhead,
• signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
• have the printed name and title of the responsible officer/supervisor beneath the signature,
• show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses, • stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable).
Letters must include all of the following information:
• the specific period of your employment with the company,
• the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time spent in each position,
• your main responsibilities and duties in each position,
• your total annual salary plus benefits,
• the number of hours worked per week.
Additional supporting documents may include:
• copies of work contracts,
• copies of pay stubs.

 

[lotus_abbey]

hi , there is a huge confusion for me its regarding me been able to apply under cec
i arrived in canada on june 2012 and started work on June 2012 as well
as a food service supervisor , under the law it says cec requires 1 years experience as a skilled worker ,
which i have , i have all pay stabs , t4 tax return till dec 2012, celpip score required , employment certificate
, police clearance and filled up all the forms, but so many of my colleagues and good friends are saying that i need to be in Canada for 3 years before i can apply under cec , they are confusing me ,, it could be that they are jealous not sure, when i called cic they gave me link to read about eligibility ,but didn't give me a proper word, still confused if i should apply or do i need to complete 3 years first before i apply :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

I'm also having the same confusion but when one of my colleague asked an immigration lawyer. He was told that he must be in Canada for 3 years with 1 year full time supervisory work experience before he can apply to avoid rejection.

You need to meet these requirements to apply under the Canadian Experience Class. You must:
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,

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

:-\

 

[lotus_abbey]

Your colleagues are fooling you..

You need 1 year experience here, Start preparing your application for PR

Cheers

Confusing though. How do you interpret this
You need to meet these requirements to apply under the Canadian Experience Class. You must:
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,

If 1 year skilled experience is enough within 1 year of staying here that would be great !

 

[lpc19800]

Confusing though. How do you interpret this
You need to meet these requirements to apply under the Canadian Experience Class. You must:
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,

If 1 year skilled experience is enough within 1 year of staying here that would be great !

It's saying that if you have 1 year xp from say 2002 to 2003, that is not eligible as its not WITHIN the past 3 years - they want people with recent experience in Canada

 

[lotus_abbey]

It's saying that if you have 1 year xp from say 2002 to 2003, that is not eligible as its not WITHIN the past 3 years - they want people with recent experience in Canada

Thanks! Just wonder how come people are saying 3 years stay in Canada is required for CEC.

:'(

 

[lpc19800]

Thanks! Just wonder how come people are saying 3 years stay in Canada is required for CEC.

:'(

No idea
You quoted the paragraph yourself though so I'm not sure how much more clear it can be

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I would guess the confusion usually happens for those still learning English, interpreting "in the three years before you apply" to mean that the applicant must be in Canada for at least 3 years.

 

[lotus_abbey]

I would guess the confusion usually happens for those still learning English, interpreting "in the three years before you apply" to mean that the applicant must be in Canada for at least 3 years.

We apologized because not all users here are as good as YOU in English, however we still believe what the experts would say.

cheers!

 

[karanJ]

Hi ,

Do not get confused ...it simply means that you should have atleast 1 year of experience in Canada in the last 3 years .

 

[Konan1982]

Go to this link for cec checklist

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5610E.PDF

The letter should cover:


Work Experience in Canada
For the principal applicant:
• copy of your most recent work permit,
• copies of your most recent T4 tax information slips and your Notice of Assessment issued by Canada Revenue
Agency,
• up-to-date letters of reference from your past and current employers for the past 3 years.
Letters must be:
• written on company letterhead,
• signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
• have the printed name and title of the responsible officer/supervisor beneath the signature,
• show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses, • stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable).
Letters must include all of the following information:
• the specific period of your employment with the company,
• the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time spent in each position,
• your main responsibilities and duties in each position,
• your total annual salary plus benefits,
• the number of hours worked per week.
Additional supporting documents may include:
• copies of work contracts,
• copies of pay stubs.

Why would old employment references be needed past three years? They are not related to current one..
May the one that is current be enough?

 

[JORGER]

hi , there is a huge confusion for me its regarding me been able to apply under cec
i arrived in canada on june 2012 and started work on June 2012 as well
as a food service supervisor , under the law it says cec requires 1 years experience as a skilled worker ,
which i have , i have all pay stabs , t4 tax return till dec 2012, celpip score required , employment certificate
, police clearance and filled up all the forms, but so many of my colleagues and good friends are saying that i need to be in Canada for 3 years before i can apply under cec , they are confusing me ,, it could be that they are jealous not sure, when i called cic they gave me link to read about eligibility ,but didn't give me a proper word, still confused if i should apply or do i need to complete 3 years first before i apply :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

don't worry you don't need 3 years at Canada just to have your Canadian experience within the 3 previous years, so they take in account only your work experience from 36 months back from the date your application is sent

 

[canuck_in_uk]

We apologized because not all users here are as good as YOU in English, however we still believe what the experts would say.

cheers!

Chill. I was just suggesting a perfectly valid reason, no need to overreact and get offended.