The skilled worker program is Canada’s largest federal immigrant program where applicants do not require any sponsorship. It is a point system based on six different factors used to establish your ability to become economically established in Canada. You must have a minimum of 67 points. To be eligible,You should;
be under the age of 49 years old.
hold a College, University Degree and/or Apprenticeship certificate.
have at least one to four years of paid work experience in NOC (NationalOccupational Code) level A, B, or O.
You must have taken an English or French proficiency test from one of the following testing systems;
The 6 factors which are taken into account in assessing an application are:
Often times individuals may require arranged employment to increase their points or have job security before they come to Canada. An offer of employment from a Canadian employer will help them settle more swiftly once they arrive in Canada. For more information please contact us.
Note: Skilled Worker Program is a federally sponsored program where education is given high priority (25%), however there are programs called Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) where more emphasis is put on labour market requirements. To find out more about this program, please go to the PNP page.
A new Immigration program called Canadian Experience Class emphasises on education and/or work in a skilled occupation undertaken in Canada.