Federal Skilled Worker Visa

Requirements

• Have recognized educational qualifications
• Have eligible work experience in a skilled occupation in one of the eligible lists of occupations (O – managerial, A – professional or B – technical and skilled trades occupations under the Canadian NOC list)

• of at least one year in the same occupation
• continuous and paid (full-time or equivalent part-time).
• within the last 10 years

• Meet minimum language requirements (English or French)
• Show proof of sufficient funds for arrival
• Not fall under a category of inadmissibility (e.g. character, health, security risks)

Sufficient points under selections criteria based on:

• English and/or French ability
• education and work experience
• agency arranged employment in Canada
• adaptability (partner’s study. partner’s language ability, presence of relatives etc.)
• Acquisition of a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Nomination.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Nomination adds a whopping number of points (i.e. 600) to your CRS score

Successful applicants will obtain Canadian permanent residence entitling them to live and work in Canada.