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Worker
The Canadian Skilled Worker Visa allows migration to Canada
as a Permanent Resident, without the need for an employer or
sponsor.
You are able to accept a job and join a new employer without
you and that employer needing to go through the work permit
process.
The Canada Skilled Worker Visa gives you the right to apply
for citizenship after three years, providing that you follow
the necessary requirements to apply , thus making this visa
a very attractive and popular method of Canadian immigration
for skilled workers .If
you are eligible to apply as a skilled worker, you will be
assessed on six selection factors and a point system. Learn
more about each factor by clicking on it.
Applying for permanent residence as a federal skilled worker
is causing some concern among many non native English or
French speaking applicants. The Federal skilled worker class is point based and confers permanent resident status to
applicants who are able to demonstrate an ability to become
economically established in Canada.
To apply as a skilled worker your eligibility will be
decided on six selection factors based on point system. Minimum 67 points are needed to qualify for the
post. If your score is lower than the pass mark, you are
not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled
worker. We recommend that you do not apply at this time.
Calculate your points or Access your stand?
Education |
25 points max. |
Language skills |
24 points max. |
Experience |
21 points max. |
Age |
10 points max. |
Arranged employment |
10 points max. |
Adaptability |
10 points max. |
Total |
100 points max. |
Pass mark |
67 point |
Education
Points can be
scored for degrees or diplomas and the number of years you
spent in full-time or full-time equivalent study.
To earn points in a category, you must meet all the
conditions
Full-time studies — At least 15 hours of instruction per week during the
academic year, including any period of training in the
workplace that is part of your studies.
Full-time equivalent studies — The length of time that it would have taken to complete a
program of study on a full-time basis, but was actually
completed on a part-time or accelerated basis.
Education |
25 points max. |
Masters, PhD, 17 years full time or fulltime
equivalent study |
25 points |
2 or more Bachelor’s level university
degree, 15 years of full time or fulltime
equivalent study |
22 points |
3 year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship 15 years of full time, full
time equivalent study |
22 points |
2 years or more at Bachelor’s university
degree, 14 years fulltime or fulltime
equivalent study |
20 points |
2-year diploma, trade certificate ,
apprenticeship , least 14 years full-time
or full-time equivalent study. |
20 points |
1-year university degree at the bachelor’s
level , 13 years full-time or full-time
equivalent study |
20 points |
1-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship ,13 years of full-time ,
full-time equivalent study |
15 points |
1-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship , 12 years full-time ,
full-time equivalent study |
15 points |
High school study |
5 points |
|
Language Skills
The English or French language can be indicated as the first
or second language for the purpose of being assessed under
the Language Skills Factotrs.
Language skills |
24 points max. |
|
English |
French |
|
Proficiency |
High |
Moderate |
Low |
High |
Moderate |
Low |
Total |
1st language |
4 points |
2 points |
1-2 points |
4 points |
4 points |
1-2 points |
16 points max |
2nd language |
2 points |
2 points |
1-2 points |
2 points |
2 points |
1-2 points |
8 points max |
|
Experience
Most
important criterion because zero points under the Experience
Factor will mean an automatic refusal (exceptional under
certain situations)
Work
experience must be acquired in an
eligible occupation
Experience |
21 points max. |
Four years or more |
21 points |
Three years |
19 points |
Two years or more |
17 points |
One year |
15 points |
Age
Easiest points ever most people applying qualify for 10
points. Did you ever think age is an advantage?
Age |
10 points max. |
16 years or less |
0 point |
17 years |
2 points |
18 years |
4 points |
19 years |
6 points |
20 years |
8 points |
21 years to 49 years |
10 points |
50 years |
8 points |
51 years |
6 points |
52 years |
4 points |
53 years |
2 points |
54 years or older |
0 point |
Arranged
employment
Arranged employment is one of the six factors responsible
for the skilled worker qualification.
Arranged Employment |
10 points max. |
Canadian employer’s permanent job offer, approved by
the HRSDC |
10 points |
Canadian employer’s permanent job offer w/o approval
of the HRSDC at the time of PR Visa job offer from
employer on temporary work permit that allows for
arranged employment |
10 points |
Adaptability
Points
are awarded on the Adaptability Factor on the basis of
factors which are expected to improve an applicant's ability
to become economically established in Canada as follows:-
Adaptability |
5 points max. |
Spouse's or common-law partner's education |
3-5points |
Min. 1 year of full-time authorized work in Canada |
5points |
Minimum 2 years of full-time authorized
post-secondary study in Canada |
5points |
Informal job offer in Canada |
0point |
Points under Arranged Employment
Factor |
5points |
Family relationship in Canada |
5points |
Additional 5 points are awarded for the adaptability
factor. |
Principal
applicant
If you are married or living with a common-law partner,
either you or your spouse can apply as the principal
applicant
Proof of Funds
Money cannot be
borrowed .
· Money should be
usable to support cost of living.
· Proof of funds
should be submitted to Canadian Visa Office.
· Fund in direct
proportion to size of the family.
· Amounts updated
every year.
· If arranged
employment in Canada funds need not be shown.
· If more than
CAN$10,000 is carried ,officials should be reported or
offence considered. cash, securities, cheques, demand drafts
etc.)
Number of
Family Members |
Funds Required
(in Canadian dollars) |
1 |
$10,168 |
2 |
$12,659 |
3 |
$15,563 |
4 |
$18,895 |
5 |
$21,431 |
6 |
$24,170 |
7
or more |
$26,910 |
Ways
to apply :-
Simplified application process
Cannot use this process under listed conditions
- You are a provincial nominee;
- Selected by Quebec or intend to settle there;
- Arranged employment
- Lawfully admitted to Canada for at least 1 year or
submitting application in Buffalo;
- Lawfully admitted to the United States for at least 1
year and submitting application in Buffalo
Regular application process
- Arranged employment in Canada;
- Lawfully admitted to Canada for at least 1 year or
submitting application in Buffalo;
- Lawfully admitted to the United States for at least 1
year and submitting application in Buffalo
If none of three situation , apply by simplified application
process.
Requirments for the independent migrants:-
- Secure sufficient points
- Meet health requirements
- Have enough money
- Be law abiding
- Valid passport or a travel document
- All documents requested
- Pay processing and landing fee.
DOCUMENT LIST
1.
Copies of valid passports for each family member. Only the
information pages" are necessary. Passport must be
valid for at least one year.
2.
Birth certificates.
3.
Marriage certificates.
4.
Divorce decrees or separation agreements for each divorced,
previously divorced, or separated person. Documents must be
issued by a court of law and include rulings on custody of
any children and financial responsibilities arising from the
divorce agreement.
5. "No
Objection to Immigration" statement from non-accompanying
spouse (if applicable.) A statement must be certified by a
notary public or a clergy member.
6. Death certificate of spouse (if applicable).
7.
Educational degrees, diplomas, or certificates. Documents to
proof English or French language proficiency.
8. Letters of reference detailing your present and previous
work experience.
9.
Evidence of funds to be transferred to Canada.
10.
ORIGINAL letters of "no record" for each family member
eighteen years of age or older from the country where that
family member is currently residing and any other country
where that person resided for six months or more since
reaching 18 years of age.
11. If
you have family members as: brother, sister, parent,
grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew who is permanent
resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen, and one is over 19
years of age, you may be eligible for "bonus points."
12. If
required engineers, occupational therapists, physicians, and
pharmacists should provide additional documents specified by
the visa officer.
If
the documents are not in English or French, a translation
must be included. All documents must be submitted with the
application. If the applicant can not obtain all necessary
documents, written explanation must be provided |