SKILLED WORKERS

Skilled workers are people whose education and work experience will help them find work and make a home for themselves as permanent residents in Canada. As long as you meet the requirements, applying to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker is not difficult. You will find all the information and forms you need to make your application here.

Skilled workers are people who may become permanent residents. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

You must have at least one year of full-time work experience. You must have been paid for this work.
Your work experience must be in the category of Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC). (See below for instructions.)
You must have had this experience within the last 10 years.
Please click National Occupation Classification list. This is a list of all jobs that are in Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B on the NOC. You will find the four digit code for your job’s title. Then go to the NOC Web site and type your four-digit job-code in the "Quick Search" box. You will find out whether your work experience matches the job title description.

You do not meet the minimum requirements if:

none of your work experience is listed in the NOC list;
your experience did not occur in the 10 years before you applied; or
your only work experience is in a restricted occupation.
Proof of Funds

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.

Number of Family Members Funds Required (in Canadian dollars)

1 $9,186
2 $11,482
3 $14,280
4 $17,286
5 $19,323
6 $21,360
7 or more $23,397

You do not have to show that you have these funds if you have arranged employment in Canada.

Language Skills

The applicant’s language skills are assessed based on the proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing Canadian two official languages: English and French. The following chart illustrate how weight will accord to the applicant:

Calculate Your Language Points
(Use the descriptions from the table above to score your language abilities.)

First Official Language
Speaking Listening Reading Writing
High proficiency 4 4 4 4
Moderate proficiency 2 2 2 2
Basic proficiency 1 1 1 1
Please Note: You can score a maximum of only two points in total for basic-level proficiency.
No proficiency 0 0 0 0

Second Official Language
Speaking Listening Reading Writing
High proficiency 2 2 2 2
Moderate proficiency 2 2 2 2
Basic proficiency 1 1 1 1
Please Note: You can score a maximum of only two points in total for basic-level proficiency.
No proficiency 0 0 0 0

You have two alternatives to prove your language skills:

1. You can provide your International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Score. The following chart illustrate how the Immigration and Citizenship Canada will assess your points in language skills:

Test Score Equivalency Chart
Level Points (per ability) Test Results for each Ability
Speaking Listening Reading (General Training) Writing (GT)
High
First Official Language: 4 7.0 - 9.0 7.0 - 9.0 7.0 - 9.0 7.0 - 9.0
Second Official Language: 2
Moderate 2 5.0 - 6.9 5.0 - 6.9 5.0 - 6.9 5.0 - 6.9
Basic 1-2 4.0 - 4.9 4.0 - 4.9 4.0 - 4.9 4.0 - 4.9
No 0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0

You can also take Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) examination. The test is not well known. We encourage you to take IELTS because you can have a collection of preparation materials.

It is important to note, CIC will not recognized other English tests such as TOFEL, GRE, etc.

2. Provide information to convince CIC that you meet the English or French language skill requirement. It can be done by submitting the following materials:

Your degrees or certificates obtained in Canada or other English, French speaking countries;
Your work experiences in both languages through, for example, employment in Canada or other relevant countries;
Written submission explaining your training and use of English or French.

Summary of Six Selection Factors and Pass Mark and Self-Assessment

These charts show how points are awarded in the six selection factors:

Factor One: Education Maximum 25
You have a Master's Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years
of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 25

You have two or more university degrees at the bachelor's
level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 22

You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 22

You have a university degree of two years or more at the
bachelor's level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 20

You have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship
and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 20

You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor's level
and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 15

You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship
and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 15

You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship
and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 12

You completed high school. 5

Factor Two: Official Languages Maximum 24
1st Official Language
High proficiency (per ability) 4
Moderate proficiency (per ability) 2
Basic proficiency (per ability) 1 - 2
No proficiency 0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) 16

2nd Official Language
High proficiency (per ability) 2
Moderate proficiency (per ability) 2
Basic proficiency (per ability) 1 - 2
No proficiency 0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) 8

Factor Three: Experience Maximum 21
1 year 15
2 years 17
3 years 19
4 years 21

Factor Four: Age Maximum 10
21 to 49 years at time of application 10
Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21

Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada Maximum 10
You have a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
confirmed offer of permanent employment. 10

You are applying from within Canada and have a temporary
work permit that is:
HRDC confirmed, including sectoral confirmations; or 10
HRDC confirmation exempt under NAFTA, GATS, CCFTA, or significant
economic benefit (i.e. intra-company transferee.) 10

Factor Six: Adaptability Maximum 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education 3 - 5
Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada 5
Minimum two years full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada 5
Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor 5
Family relationship in Canada 5

Total Maximum 100
Pass Mark 75

If you decide to apply by yourself, the following are the forms you will use to apply to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker:

IMM 0008: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada.
This form must be completed by the principal applicant.

Schedule 1: Background / Declaration
This form must be completed by the principal applicant and:

his or her spouse or common-law partner (if applicable); and
all children aged 18 dependent years or older listed in the application for permanent residence.
Schedule 3: Economic Classes - Federal Skilled Workers
This form must be completed by the principal applicant.

IMM 5406: Additional Family Information
This form must be completed by the principal applicant and:

his or her spouse or common-law partner (if applicable); and
all children aged 18 dependent years or older whether accompanying the main applicant or not.
IMM 5476: Authority to Release Information to Designated Individuals
The principal applicant may complete this form.

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