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Skilled Worker
The Skilled Worker Visa for Canada is the most popular way of applying for migration
to Canada. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa points selection system requires a pass
mark of 67 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors including age,
education, work experience, language ability and adaptability.
Some changes have been made to the Canada Immigration point system for skilled workers:
1. More points have been allocated for applicants with a trade certificate or a
second degree.
2. The maximum number of points available for proficiency in both English and French
combined has been increased from 20 to 24. Workers who are proficient in both languages
will score more points. A new assessment level that recognizes "basic proficiency"
has been added to the three existing levels (high, moderate and none). These changes
are expected to result in more bilingual (English and French) workers being admitted
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Category |
Points |
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Education |
25 |
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Language Proficiency |
24 |
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Work Experience |
21 |
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Arranged Employment |
10 |
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Age |
10 |
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Adaptability |
10 |
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Total Points (Max.) |
100 |
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Passing Score |
67 |
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3. The total number of points available for "experience" has been reduced to 21
from 25, and more points will be awarded for one to two years of work experience.
This is expected to attract younger workers who may have higher levels of education
but fewer years of experience.
4. The "age factor" has been adjusted upwards, so that workers between the ages
of 21 and 49 will score the maximum number of points (10 points). This is expected
to make it easier for older workers to gain entry to Canada under the Skilled Worker
Class.
5. The pass mark has been set at 67 points to respond to concerns raised by the
provinces and territories and others that a high pass would bar many skilled immigrants.
6. Applicants must provide a proof of funds that he/she will bring to Canada for
their initial expense.
Furthermore, a skilled worker is required to have at least one (1) year of full-time
work experience within the last ten (10) years in one of the occupations listed
in either Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification
(NOC).
The Canadian Skilled Worker Visa allows migration to Canada as a Permanent Resident,
without the need for an employer or sponsor, to seek employment and apply for jobs
following the exact same process as a resident skilled worker. Canada is keen to
have skilled workers and this Canada migration points system is designed to encourage
Canadian immigration by skilled workers.
You are able to accept a job and join a new employer without you and that employer
needing to go through the work permit process
The Canada Skilled Worker Visa gives you the right to apply for Citizenship after
3 years, providing that you follow the necessary requirements to apply, thus making
this visa a very attractive and popular method of Canadian immigration for skilled
workers.
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