IEC to PR: Plan Permanent Residence From Day One

Short answer

Two years on IEC passes quickly. The Canadian Experience Class needs at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada, so time spent in other work before you move into a skilled role starts your clock later. Plan your permanent residence route from your first day, including Alberta's options.

Key points

• The Canadian Experience Class needs a year of skilled Canadian work.
• Moving into skilled work late shortens the time you have left.
• Look at Express Entry and provincial options, including Alberta, early.

Full transcript

Two years in Canada sounds like loads of time. It isn't. The Canadian Experience Class needs a year of skilled work.

Start in a café, switch in month nine, and your clock starts late. Plan your permanent residence route on day one, including Alberta's options. Your roadmap is at civs.ca and civs.uk.

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