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Which international students cannot apply under the Canadian Experience Class for permanent residence?

You cannot apply if you:

• earned your only credentials in English as a second language or French as a second language (also known as ESL or FSL); or
• studied in Canada under an award from the Government of Canada where you are required to return home after completion of the program.

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