FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER VISA CANADA
The Canadian Federal Skilled Worker visa is designed for individuals who have the qualifications, skills or experiences to fill Canada's skill shortages and contribute to the Canadian economy. Over 250,000 permanent resident visas were issued in 2009 and up to 100,900 Skilled Worker Visas will be made available between 2010 and 2011.
Applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker visa demonstrate that they meet the minimum visa requirements including having work experience in a designated occupation, a Canadian job offer. In addition, applicants must meet the pass mark on a points-based assessment. Successful applicants will obtain Canadian permanent residence, which will entitle them to live and work in Canada with few restrictions. Canadian permanent residents may also be eligible for Canadian citizenship.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER VISA TO CANADA?
Our Free Work Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Work/Skilled visa to Canada. This assessment uses the criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has set specific basic requirements that all applicants must meet in order to apply for a Federal Skilled Worker visa.
To qualify for skilled migration, applicants must be able to satisfy the basic visa requirements related to an applicant's health and character. In addition, to qualify for a Federal Skilled Worker visa, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Possess an offer of arranged employment in Canada; OR
- Have at least 1 year's work experience in a designated high-demand occupation. Applications based on a designated high-demand occupation will be restricted to 20,000 until June 30, 2010, with a limit of 1,000 applications per occupation, processed on first-come, first-served basis.
In addition to meeting the basic visa requirements, applicants must also pass a points-based assessment. Points can be claimed in areas related to an applicant's age, English or French language ability, work experience, qualifications and ability to adapt to life in Canada. The current pass mark for the Federal Skilled Worker visa is 67 points.
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER VISA ENTITLEMENTS
Successful applicants and holders of a Canadian Federal Skilled Worker visa become permanent residents of Canada. Permanent resident are entitled to live, work and study in Canada on a permanent basis.
Additional benefits of Canadian permanent residences includes access to government-subsidised education and healthcare (Medicare), as well as unrestricted access to Canada's labour market and associated insurance and pension benefits. Permanent residents also have the ability to apply for Canadian citizenship and the opportunity to sponsor family members to join them in Canada.
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| OUR FEES | ||
| Advanced Migration Service** | US$399 | |
| Premium Migration Service*** | US$3999 | |
| 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 76 Months | |
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OTHER WORK VISAS
- Quebec Skilled Worker Visa
- Canadian Experience Visa
- International Graduates Visa
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program Visa
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program Visa
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Visa
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program Visa
- Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Visa
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Visa
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Visa
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program Visa
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program Visa
- Yukon Nominee Program Visa
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