Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge.
Immigrating Canada as a Skilled Worker
Skilled workers have education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French and other abilities that will help them to establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada.
Applying to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker is not difficult. Consult this section to find all the information and forms you need to make your application.
As a constantly expanding industrialized nation, Canada has seen an unprecedented surge in employment growth, with thousands of new jobs created annually. In order to address vital skill shortages, Canada is in need of skilled immigrants to fill the ever-expanding job market. The main objective for encouraging the Independent Skilled Worker category of immigration is to attract people with invaluable education and employment skills who will contribute to Canada's economic growth and development.
>>>Most applicants in this category must successfully meet the following requirements:
Applicants in the Independent Skilled Worker category are assessed based upon six selection factor criteria which are designed to demonstrate the likelihood that the applicant can adequately adapt to life in Canada, can become economically established, and can contribute to the labor force by having a vital, transferable skill that is needed in the current Canadian job market. The six selection criteria include Education, Experience, Arranged Employment, Language Proficiency, Age, and, Adaptability. Applications are rated on a points system across each of the six selection criteria, and must obtain a minimum overall score of 67 points out of a possible 100 to be considered eligible for Permanent Resident Status in Canada
> Will I be able to work in Canada?
We will provides you information on regulated and non-regulated
occupations.
Some professions and trades are regulated in Canada, which means that you
must be licensed to work in these occupations
> Will my degrees and diplomas be recognized in Canada?
We advise you to have your credentials (degrees and
diplomas) compared to
Canadian standards to see whether your skills will be transferable to work
in
Canada. This is called an assessment of credentials.
Skilled workers are people who
may become permanent residents because they are able to become economically
established in Canada.
To be accepted as a Skilled Worker, applicants must:
> Six Selection Factors and
Pass Mark
Applications are assessed on six selection factors and a points system.
> Minimum Work Experience
Requirements
for a minimum of four (4) years
> Proof of Funds:
You must have enough money
to support your family for six months after you
arrive in Canada. Check to see if you meet the financial requirements.
The Government of Canada does not provide financial support
to new skilled
worker immigrants.
You must show that you have enough money to support yourself
and your
dependants after you arrive in Canada. You cannot borrow this money from
another person. You must be able to use this money to support your family.
You will need to provide proof of your funds when you
submit your application
for immigration.
The amount of money that you need to have to support
your family
is determined by the size of your family.
> Language Skills:
Language skills are an
important factor in the selection process. Points are
given for your ability in one or both of Canada’s official languages,
English and
French. Learn about the:
* two options to document your language abilities;
* approved language tests; and
* Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Deciding to apply for permanent residence in Canada is a big decision. There are other factors to consider when you are thinking about coming to Canada.
> Application Fees
There
are several fees you will have to pay when applying as a Skilled Worker:
*The Processing Fee required
with your application.
*The Right of Permanent Residence fee required if your application is
successful.
*Additional fees which may be required.
> Funds required to settle in Canada
You must prove
that you have enough money to support yourself and your
dependants for at least six months after you arrive in Canada.
> Medical Examinations
You will have
to take a medical examination in order to come to Canada. Your
dependent children must also take a medical examination, even if they are
not
coming to Canada with you. Learn more about:
* Health requirements for
you and your dependants.
*Where to locate a Designated Medical Practitioner.
*Medical examination procedures.
> Choosing a destination in Canada:
Canada is a large country with
many cities and communities. Now that you
have decided to come to Canada, you should think about where you want to
live. Canada is made up of 10 provinces and three territories, each with
different weather, geography, cultures and job opportunities.
When choosing a place to live, you can decide if you want to live near an
ocean, near the mountains, on the prairies, in the lake regions or in Canada’s
arctic shield.
Applying to immigrate as a skilled worker is not difficult. All you need to do is fill up the form that we will provide it to you.
> Checklist ( 13 pages)
1. Application Forms
IMM 0008 ( 2 pages)
2. Additional Family Information IMM 5406 (1 page)
3. Schedule 1 IMM 0008 ( 4 pages)
4. Schedule 3 IMM 0008 (2 pages)
5. Use of Representative IMM 5476 (2 psges)
> Calculating the Fees:
You will have to pay the:
Application Fee for you and your dependents; and
| Applicant's Fee | |
| Principal applicant | $550 |
| A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner | $550 |
| A family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner | $150 |
To Qualify as a Skilled Worker?
First
you must pass the 67 points.
Applications are assessed on Six Selection Factors and a points system.
Second
your Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
Check to see if your experience qualifies you to immigrate as a Skilled Worker according to the Canadian National Occupation Classification Matrix.
Proof
of Funds:
You must have enough money to support your family for six months after you arrive in Canada. Check to see if you meet the financial requirements.
Language
Skills
Are an important factor in the selection process. Points are given for your ability in one or both of Canada’s official languages, English and French. Learn about the:
Two options to document your language abilities;
* Approved language tests; and
* Canadian Language Benchmarks.
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