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::: IMMIGRATION [ CANADA ] > Skilled 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 studiesThe 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

  •  No financial support is provided to new skilled worker migrants.

  • So enough money should be shown to support self and dependents.

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
  • Regular application process

Simplified application process

  • Submit basic form and fees.

  • Guarantees place in processing line
  • Processed by regulations on the submission date of application even if change is confronted.

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


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