Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the

safe harbor. Catch the trade

winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover.

- Mark Twain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Skilled Worker Class

 

Immigration has been an integral part of Canada's strong economy. Over the year's the Canadian government has encouraged application for permanent residence from foreign workers with work experience, skills and and education. The Foreign Skilled Worker Class has allowed diverse talents from around the world to help sustain Canada's economic growth.

 

 

Program Objectives

 

1. Reduce backlog and keep it from growing

2. Make the system more efficient and competitive

3. Reduce wait times and assess new applications according to Canada's needs

 

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Program Requirements

 

The new economic class category rules will affect all new applications as well as all applications submitted on or after February 27, 2008. To qualify for admission to Canada as a skilled worker, without an approved offer of employment, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  1. Possess at least one year of applicable experience in one of 38 major high-demand occupations

  2. The work experience must be classified within Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades)

  3. Score sufficient points under the skilled worker point grid comprising of six selection factors

  4. Possess suitable settlement funding

  5. Undergo a successful security background and medical examination.

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Selection Factors

 

Skilled worker application will also be assessed against a point system consisting of six selection factors:

 

Six Selection Factors

Factor 1

Education

Maximum 25 points

Factor 2

Ability in English and or French

Maximum 24 points

Factor 3

Work Experience

Maximum 21 points

Factor 4

Age

Maximum 10 points

Factor 5

Arranged employment in Canada

Maximum 10 points

Factor 6

Adaptability

Maximum 10 points

Total

 

Maximum 100 points

Pass Mark

 

67    Points

 

 

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Settlement Funds Requirement

  1. Applicant must show that he has enough money to support himself and his family members after he arrives in Canada.

  2. The money must be available to support the costs of living

  3. The amount is an estimate of what you would require to support the applicant and his family without employment or other income.

  4. Amount cannot be borrowed from another person.

Settlement Funds

Number of
Family Members

Funds Required
(in Canadian Dollars)

1

$10,833

2

$13,486

3

$16,580

4

$20,130

5

$22,831

6

$25,749

7 or more

$28,668

 

 

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Processing Fee

 

Processing Fee

Amount
(CDN$)

Principal applicant

$550.00

Each family member age 22 or older

$550.00

Each family member under age 22 who is married or in a common-law relationship

$550.00

Each family member under age 22 who is unmarried and not in a common-law relationship

$150.00

 

 

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Right of Permanent Residence Fee  

 

Processing Fee

Amount
(CDN$)

Principal applicant

$490.00

Spouse or common-law partner

$490.00

Note: Dependent children are exempt from paying the right of Permanent Residence fee.

 

 

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