How do you immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker?

How do you immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker?

Federal Skilled Worker applicants must submit their application online through the electronic case management system, Express Entry.

Skilled workers must have the required skills, education and work experience. They must know English and / or French and be equipped with other skills that will help them integrate into the Canadian labor market.

Your application as a skilled worker must first meet certain minimum requirements to be considered admissible. Then, she will be assessed based on six selection factors according to a well-defined scoring system.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

    Have a job offer; Where
    Be eligible to work in Canada; Where
    Be able to demonstrate that you have enough money to meet the needs of your dependents and yourself following your arrival in Canada;

And

    Have at least 1 year of experience as a full-time skilled worker (or its equivalent);
    Have the minimum linguistic level required in French or English;
    Have a post-secondary certificate or diploma;
    Count on living in a province other than Quebec.

Minimum requirements Your professional experience must meet certain criteria:

    You have work experience in a management position, a professional position (i.e. a position that usually requires a university degree, such as a dentist or architect), or a technical or specialist job (such as chefs, plumbers or electricians). For more information on these categories, you can visit the NOC - National Occupational Classification page.
    This experience must have been paid, full-time or its part-time equivalent. Full time means at least 30 hours per week. It is also necessary that you have obtained this experience in the last 10 years.
    These conditions do not apply if you have a permanent job offer.

You can use the Come to Canada wizard on the IRCC website to help you determine if your application is eligible.
Evaluation of your request

If your application is deemed admissible, it will be assessed on the basis of the following six selection factors according to a well-defined point system. You must obtain at least 67 points to pass the assessment test.

    studies (25 points)
    language skills in French or English
    experience
    age
    arranged employment in Canada
    adaptability

To learn more about the selection factors and the point system, click on the following link:

Six selection factors and pass mark
How to submit your request?

    Get the Application Kit (guide and forms)
    Complete the form
    Calculate your costs including processing costs
    Sign your application and attach all required documents, including processing fees
    Mail it to the Central Skilled Worker (Federal) Receiving Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia (Canada).

Should I immigrate to Ontario as a skilled worker?

While the settlement process is successful for many immigrants, it is important to have a realistic view of all that is involved so that you can moderate your expectations. See our article I am eligible for an economic immigration program. Should I immigrate? to know more.