CANADIAN SKILLED WORKER VISA

The Canadian Skilled Worker Program allows skilled migrants to become permanent residents and is the most popular Visa option for migrants seeking to establish themselves permanently in Canada and obtain permanent residence.

Canada is looking for skilled migrants with transferable skills, particularly migrants with experience and training in their respective fields as well as proficiency in English and/or French seeking to establish a new life. You do not require a job offer to apply for this Visa.

The Canadian Skilled Worker Program allows applicants with at least 1 year of work experience to file an application. You must also meet some additional requirements, including a points-based assessment that you must meet or exceed to file an application.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A CANADIAN SKILLED WORKER VISA?

Our Free Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to live and work in Canada.

CANADIAN SKILLED WORKER VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Canada uses a points-based system which allows applicants who meet or exceed the pass mark to qualify for the Canadian Skilled Worker Visa. Currently, the pass mark has been set at 67 points. Your application will be judged on criteria including education, work experience, proficiency in English and/or French ability, your age, and your ability to adapt to life in Canada. In addition, you must meet certain criminal and medical requirements.

CANADIAN SKILLED WORKER VISA ENTITLEMENTS

The Canadian Skilled Worker Visa provides you with great flexibility in allowing you to settle anywhere in Canada (except the province of Quebec) and pursue any vocation after your arrival, including taking any employment, pursuing further study or investing in a business. It is this flexibility that makes it the most popular choice for newcomers who wish to live and work in Canada.

Once you become a landed immigrant, you benefit from the many advantages reserved for permanent residents.

Permanent Residence - You will have access to Canada's Medicare system (government-funded health care), subsidized educational system, unrestricted access to the Canadian employment market, unemployment Insurance benefits, Canada Pension Plan benefits and the option to participate in tax exempt retirement plans such as registered retirement savings plans (RRSP).

Citizenship - You will also have to right to apply for Canadian Citizenship once you satisfy certain residency requirements.

Sponsorship - Another extremely important benefit of being a Permanent Resident is the opportunity to sponsor your close family relatives who may wish to join you in Canada.

FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

OUR FEES
Advanced Migration Service**	C$399
Premium Migration Service***	C$4999
GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES
Application Fee	C$1040
Partner Application Fee	C$1040
Dependents Application Fee	C$150 - C$1040
Processing Time	8 to 71 Months
ADVANCED MIGRATION SERVICE Apply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant. PREMIUM MIGRATION SERVICE Let a Migration Consultant manage your visa application for you.