Skilled Worker (permanent)Visa :
(for Quebec destined applications click here)

Click : New Rules for Skilled Workers

The Skilled Worker Visa for Canada is the most popular way of applying to immigrate to Canada. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa points selection system requires a pass mark of 67 out of 100 points and is assessed on some or all of the following factors:

Age Education Professional experience Language ability in English and/or French (reading, writing, speaking, listening) Service Canada confirmed Arranged Employment Offer (AEO) Service Canada validated Work Permit Service Canada exempt Work Permit

Adaptability Spouse's Education 1 year full time work in Canada 2 years full time post-secondary study Arranged Employment bonus Family relationship (grandparent, parent, sister, brother, son, daughter, spouse)

Advantages of the Canada Skilled Worker Visa:

allows immigration to Canada as a Permanent Resident without the need for an employer or sponsor
able to seek employment and apply for jobs following the exact same process as a Canadian.
accept a job and join a new employer without you and that employer needing to go through the work permit process
free health care
free primary and secondary education
gives you the right to apply for Citizenship after 3 years of physical residency in Canada.

What supporting documents must I submit?

Letters of reference from current and previous employment - 10 years.
Education,
Financial assets (click here for Settlement Funds required by Canada)
Civil status
Absence of criminal convictions.

What must I pay to process an application for permanent residence to Canada?

$550 CAD for the principal applicant and any family member who is 22 years of age and older.
$150 CAD for each family member under the age of 22 years.
$490 CAD for the Right Of Permanent Residence Fee prior to visa issuance for each person 22 years of age and older.Processing fees must be filed with the application. Right Of Permanent Residence fees are submitted upon request by the visa office, prior to visa issuance.