DETAILS OF SIX SELECTION FACTORS:

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.

1. Education (Maximum 25 points):

You can earn selection points for your degrees or diplomas and the number of years you spent in full-time or full-time equivalent study.

2.Proficiency in English or French:(Maximum 24 points):

Being able to communicate and work in one or both of Canada’s official languages is very important. Knowing English, French or both helps you in the Canadian job market.

Your proficiency in English or French is one of the six selection factors for skilled workers. You will be awarded up to 24 points for your basic, moderate or high proficiency in English and French. You will be given points based on your ability to:

• listen
• speak
• read and
• write.

If you have some proficiency in both English and French, decide which language you are more comfortable using. This is your first official language. The other is your second official language.You must prove the level of language proficiency you claim on your application.

3.Work experience (Maximum 21 points):

You will earn points for the number of years you have spent in full-time (37.5 hours per week, or the equivalent in part-time), paid work.

4.Age (Maximum 10 points):

You will be awarded selection points based on your age at the time when the visa office receives your application.

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5.Arranged employment (Maximum 10 points):

In some situations, you can be awarded selection points for a job that you have arranged before applying to come to Canada as a skilled worker.

6.Adaptability (Maximum 10 points):

You may be awarded selection points if you can show that you or your dependants can adapt to living in Canada.

• Spouse or common-law partner’s level of education
• Previous work in Canada
• Previous study in Canada
• Arranged Employment in Canada
• Relatives in Canada

HOW TO APPLY FOR CANADIAN IMMIGRATION?

Under changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, federal skilled worker applications are assessed for eligibility according to the criteria listed below.
Note: This does not apply to applicants intending to live in the province of Quebec.

For your application to be eligible for processing:

• Must include the results of your official language proficiency test, and either:
• Have a valid offer of arranged employment, OR
• Be a skilled worker who has had one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in at least one of the eligible occupations within the last ten years.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, your application will be processed according to the six selection factors which are:

• Education
• Abilities in English and/or French, Canada’s two official languages
• Work Experience
• Age
• Arranged employment in Canada, and
• Adaptibility 

FAST TRACK HIGH DEMAND OCCUPATIONS FOR CANADA:

You can qualify if you have one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in at least one of the following eligible and demanding occupations:

• Restaurant and Food Service Managers
• Primary Production Manager (Except Agriculture)
• Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
• Biologists and Related Scientists
• Architects
• Specialist Physicians
• General Practitioners and Family Physicians
• Dentists
• Physiotherapists
• Medical Radiation Technologists
• Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Chefs
• Cooks
• Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
• Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
• Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
• Industrial Electricians
• Plumbers
• Welders and Related Machine Operators
• Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
• Crane Operators
• Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
• Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling Service

IMMIGRATION TO CANADA

Immigrating to Canada permanently is an exciting opportunity. However, there are several things you should consider before you apply to be a permanent resident. If you want to immigrate to Canada, there are a few different ways to apply. You will need to decide which immigration program will work best for you and your family.

Following are the categories in which you can apply:

SKILLED WORKERS AND PROFESSIONALS:
For people who want to settle and work in Canada (outside of Quebec).

QUEBEC SELECTED SKILLED WORKERS:
For people selected by the Quebec government to settle and work in Quebec.

CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS:
For people who have recent Canadian work experience or have graduated and recently worked in Canada.

INVESTORS,ENTERPRENEURS & SELF EMPLOYED PEOPLE:
For people who want to start a business in Canada.

PROVINCIAL NOMINEE:
One of Canada’s provinces or territories can nominate you to settle and work there .

SPONSORING YOUR FAMILY:
How to sponsor a family member to join you here if you are a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen.