The
Skilled Worker Visa for Canada is the most popular way of applying
for immigration to Canada. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa points
selection system requires a pass mark of 67 out of 100 points
and is assessed on the following factors:
Age,
Education,
Professional experience
Language ability in English and/or French
(reading, writing, speaking, listening)
HRSDC confirmed Arranged Employment Offer
HRSDC validated Work Permit
HRSDC 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.
Age,