Skilled Worker
Class
Canada
selects more then 250,000 new immigrants each year. Independent Selected Workers form a large portion of this overall number. Currently, Canada
is seeking qualified applicants in all occupations according to the Canadian National Occupational Classification matrix.In Septemebr 2006, the new Simplified Application Procedure (SAC) was introduced. This means an applicant does not have to submit all supporting documents at the time of application - only when the case is assessed and the documents are called for by the Canadian Consulate.
Successful applicants must receive a minimum of 67 points with at least one year of experience within the past 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).Each factor is allotted a maximum number of points as follows:
Education: Applicants are awarded up to 25 points
under the Education Factor.
Language
Skills: Applicants are awarded up to 24 points
under the Language Factor.
Experience: Applicants are awarded up to
21 points under the Experience Factor.
Age: Applicants are awarded up to
10 points under the Age Factor.
Arranged Employment: Applicants are awarded up to 10
points under the Arranged Employment Factor.
Adaptability: Applicants are awarded up to 10
points under the Adaptability Factor.
In addition to scoring at least 67 points, successful applicants must show that they have enough money to support themselves and their dependants after arrival in Canada. Applicants and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and security clearance as part of the Canadian Immigration application process.
Applicants intending to reside in the Province of Quebec are subject to the Quebec selection criteria.
Fill in our Free Assessment to determine if you qualify.