Federal immigration program "Skilled Worker Class" is aimed at the selection of potential immigrants who are able to demonstrate that they can successfully economically settle in Canada. Statements are evaluated on various factors discussed below. At a minimum, the applicant must have for the past 10 years, one year of work experience (37.5 hours per week, or its equivalent) in an occupation included in the category of "0", "A" or "B" of the Canadian National Occupational Classification (Skill Type 0, A or B of the National Occupational Classification). You must also show that you have the minimum funds required to settle in Canada after arrival. Potential immigrants need to score 67 points or more is recommended for 6 main factors.
February 27, 2008 Skilled Worker Class has undergone significant changes. Now the application is accepted for consideration only if:
Do you have a language test results, such as: TOEFL, IELTS, etc. (English, French)
Do you have a job offer, or
You are legally lived in Canada for one year as a worker or student, or
You have 1 year of experience in one of the following professions:
Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (0013)
Senior Managers - TRADE, Broadcasting and Other Services, nec (0015)
Financial Managers (0111)
Human resources Managers (0112)
Purchasing Managers (0113)
Insurance, Real estate and Financial Brokerage managers (0121)
Managers in Health care (0311)
Construction Managers (0711)
Home Building and Renovation Managers (0712)
Managers in Natural resources Production and Fishing (0811)
Manufacturing Managers (0911)
Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)
Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)
Securities agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers (1113)
Other Financial officers (1114)
Professional Occupations in Advertising, marketing and Public Relations (1123)
Supervisors, Finance and Insurance office workers (1212)
Property administrators (1224)
Geoscientists and oceanographers ( 2113)
Civil engineers (2131)
Mechanical engineers (2132)
Electrical and Electronics engineers (2133)
Petroleum engineers (2145)
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171)
Database Analysts and Data administrators (2172)
Software engineers and Designers (2173)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
Mechanical Engineering technologists and technicians (2232)
Construction estimators (2234)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
Industrial Instrument Mechanics and technicians (2243)
Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and safety (2263 )
Computer network technicians (2281)
Nursing CO-ordinators and supervisors (3011)
Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Nurses registered (3012)
Specialist Physicians (3111)
General Practitioners and Family Physicians (3112)
Dietitians and nutritionists (3132)
Audiologists and speech-Language pathologists (3141)
physiotherapists (3142)
Occupational therapists (3143)
Respiratory therapists, Clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (3214)
Medical radiation technologists (3215)
Medical sonographers (3216)
Licensed Practical Nurses (3233)
paramedical Occupations (3234)
University Professors and lecturers ( 4011)
Psychologists (4151)
Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (4214)
Translators, terminologists and Interpreters (5125)
Industrial, Electrical and Construction Trades
Maintenance and equipment operation Trades;
Supervisors and Technical Occupations in National resources, Agriculture and related Production /
Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators;
Chefs and Cooks
Butchers and Bakers
List for 2014
Please note that this list will vary depending on the demand in the Canadian labor market.
Education
Education - determined by you received qualifications, rank, scientific degree and the total number of years of education. Duration of training is determined by the rate of at least 15 hours of training per week in the academic year or its equivalent. The maximum number of points - 25.
Knowledge of the language
Possession of the official languages of Canada is estimated to 4 parameters: reading, writing, listening comprehension, speaking. For knowing the "first" language (English or French) can be a maximum of 16 points. Second language - up to 8 points. Assessment of language skills is based on the documents provided. If you have not passed the tests for knowledge of English or French, do not rush, check first with us.
Work experience
Work experience - valid only for certain professions in the last 10 years before applying. The maximum score on this factor - 21.
Age
Age. 10 points is awarded to persons in the age group of 21 to 49 years. The applicant loses 2 points for each year, if he or she is younger or older than the specified age.
Offer of employment
Job offer from a Canadian employer allows you to get an additional 10 points. This factor provides several options. The applicant or may already be working in Canada or still abroad and have certified by relevant organizations invited to work. The invitation must be valid, as in the time of application and during the visa is issued. If you have a job offer, the requirement for the presence of a minimum of cash on you no longer applies.
Ability to adapt
Each application is also considered as a potential for the immigrant and his family are able to adapt in Canada. The maximum number of points for the factor "ability to adapt" - 10. Points are awarded for the level of education / her spouse, work experience or training in Canada, as well as the presence of family members living in Canada with the status of a permanent resident or citizen. Despite the number of points, you may be invited for an interview at the consulate. In most cases, interviews are conducted in order to ascertain the veracity of the information provided, to prevent fraud, to find out some details of the application, as well as to control of immigration.
The visa is issued only after the immigration authorities will make sure that you and all accompanying family members complied with all statutory requirements, such as: medical examination, checking for criminal record checks by Canadian intelligence services, validating the information you provide proof of kinship accompanying members family, etc.
