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• Am I eligible to apply as a permanent resident under the Canadian Experience Class?
• How can I apply under the Canadian Experience Class?
• Who cannot apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class?
• How do I apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class?
• How long does it take for CIC to process my application for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class?
• How do I help to avoid a delay or refusal of my application under the Canadian Experience Class?
• Which is faster for getting my permanent resident status: the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?
• If I worked or studied in Canada illegally, can I use that experience in my application?
• Do I need a medical exam to apply for permanent residence, if I’ve already had one for my permit?
• Can I apply under the Canadian Experience Class if I am currently living in Quebec and I plan to live elsewhere in Canada?
• Can I apply under the Canadian Experience Class if I plan to live in the province of Quebec?
• Can I use Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) for my Canadian Experience Class application?
• If I apply under the Canadian Experience Class with dependants, and I have Canadian-born children, do I have to pay for them in the application process?
• I am included in another permanent residency application. Should I still apply for permanent resident status under the Canadian Experience Class?