One of the main goals of Canadian immigration is to welcome skilled newcomers who will contribute to Canada’s growing economy. Skilled workers who settle in Canada on a permanent basis are especially valuable to Canada’s economy and the strength of its workforce.
Successful applicants of the Skilled Worker Immigration programs will receive a Canadian Immigration (permanent resident) Visa, allowing the applicant to immigrate to Canada with his or her family.
As a skilled worker or professional, you have several options to consider. For example, you can either apply under Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Class. In addition, if you know in which province or territory you plan to reside, you may be able to submit an application through one of the provincial nominee programs. Below, you will find a list of those programs for you to explore.
Program Advantage：
- The most popular program of skilled workers；
- Approval time is fast；
- Immigrate to Canada with family members；
- Obtaining to permanent residence in one step.
Basic Requirement：
- The applicant has at least 1 year of uninterrupted work experience during the past 10 years;（Under NOC Skill level 0、A、B）
- Meet minimum language requirement（English or French）；
- Meet minimum funds requirement；
- Score 67 points or higher (out of 100)
EXPRESS ENTRY
Express Entry is a new application management system for certain economic immigration programs including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class and a portion of the Provincial Nominee program.
The management of applications via the Express Entry system results in faster processing; prevents the build-up of application backlogs; and, improves the economic outcomes of immigrants by ensuring that skilled newcomers with the best indicators for success in Canada’s labour market are invited to apply rather than those who happen to be first in line. Only the highest ranking candidates are invited to complete an application for permanent residence.
Program Advantage：
- Successful candidates obtain permanent resident status，the applicant will has opportunity to get permanent resident status for six months or even a short time.
- Low requirement. Applicants can apply if reach minimum IELTS test results requirement of the program.
- No special explanation for the source of funds.
- No special residency conditions and specified residence location requirements.
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Starting from January 2015, CIC launched a new electronic system Express Entry to manage applications for permanent residence under Federal Skilled Worker program. This program select applicant with required work experience and skills.
PROGARM ADVANTAGE
- Fast : Landing within 6 months
- Low education requirement
PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
- At least 1 year full time work experience at skill type NOC 0,A,B
- CLB 7
- Minimum secondary education
- Meet 67 points of federal skilled worker points grid
FEDERAL SKILLED TRADE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Starting from January 2015, CIC launched a new electronic system Express Entry to manage applications for permanent residence under Federal Skilled Trades program. This program offers permanent resident status to foreign nationals qualified in a killed trade. It is intended to improve Canada’s ability to meet labour demands in trades sectors including construction, oil & gas, mining, agriculture, and forestry, which have some of the highest sectoral job vacancy rates in Canada.
PROGRAM ADVANTAGE
- Fast: Landing within 6 months
- No education requirement
- Low language requirement
PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
- 2 out of last 5 years full time work experience in a skilled trade
- CLB5 for Speaking, Listening; CLB 4 for Reading, Writing
- Have offer of full time employment for at least 1 year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial authority.
Suitable applicants
- Have professional skill
- Have language and shortage of professional skills.
CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Starting from January 2015, CIC launched a new electronic system Express Entry to manage applications for permanent residence under Canadian Experience Class program. This program allows applicants with sufficient language skills, a Canadian post-secondary degree, and one year of Canadian work experience to become permanent resident.
PROGRAM ADVANTAGE
- Fast: Landing within 6 months
- Low work experience requirement
- No education requirement
PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
- Have 1 year full-time skilled work at level 0,A,B in Canada in last 3 years
- Meet minimum language level of CLB 7 for NOC 0,A and CLB 5 for NOC B
Suitable applicants
- International students who complete education in Canada.
- Working inside Canada have valid work permit.