Major Routes to Canada
- Skilled Workers : young professionals who have high qualification and proficient language skills (in English or French) can immigrate to Canada as Skilled Workers. In addition, Software Specialists and Business Immigrants have to follow a unique set of rules to Immigrate to Canada.
- Family Members : Relatives of the well-settled individuals who are already staying in Canada can immigration to Canada.
- Working Holiday Program : Migrants who fall in the age group of 18-30 years can go to Canada and work there for a specific time period.
Canada Immigration Programs for Various Routes
- Skilled Worker Visa Category : Skilled Worker Visa Program is a popular immigration system. People with high education and experience prefer to apply under this plan.
- Business Immigrants Visa Category : For those who want to go to Canada for trade/ business are eligible under this program.
- Family Reunion and Refugee Programs : Approximately 40 percent of the annual immigrants to Canada apply under this program.
Point Based System: Canada Skilled Worker Immigration
Canada Skilled Worker Immigration is a point based system which Canada employs to check the eligibility of an applicant. As per this system, a candidate must score at least 67 points to clear the threshold of requirements. Points are given depending on various factors:
- Factor 1 : Education : Maximum 25 points are Awarded
- Factor 2 : English and French Ability : Maximum 24 points are Awarded
- Factor 3 : Work Experience : Maximum 21 points are Awarded
- Factor 4 : Age : Maximum 10 points are Awarded
- Factor 5 : Arranged Employment : Maximum 10 points are Awarded
- Factor 6 : Adaptability : Maximum 10 points are Awarded
If a candidate cannot score points on basis of above given points, he can still become eligible under skilled worker category by showing funds. Funds distribution table is given below.
- 1 person $10,168
- 2 persons $12,659
- 3 persons $15,563
- 4 persons $18,895
- 5 persons $21,431
- 6 persons $24,170
- 7 persons or more $26,910
Mandatory Condition for all: The applicant must also meet the requirements of good health and nil criminal record to get visa successfully. Working Holiday Program in Canada Citizens of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom can immigrate to Canada under Temporarily Employment Programs meant for people with age between 18 – 35 years. A 12 months employment authorization is permitted under this program. Working Holiday Maker Program for UK Citizens
Eligibility Conditions
- Applicant must have a UK citizen passport.
- Candidate’s age should be between18–35.
- Applicant must be a student of an eligible university
- Applicant must have at least £500 funds (apart from airfare) to show, which may be required for accommodation, food and travel.
Candidates who can meet the above requirements can get 3-12 month working holiday maker visa for Canada. However, 12 month visa is awarded to only those who are able to show least£500, in addition to the airfare.
Even if you do not have a job offer from a Canadian employer, you can still get work visa if entries in annual quota for UK citizens are not full.
No Points for Restricted Occupations
There are certain RESTRICTED OCCUPATIONS for which Canada does not award any work experience points to the applicants.
National Occupation Classification (NOC) List
If you hold experience relevant to any of the below given occupations, it must be within the last ten years of applying and must be apt for the nominated occupation. Accurately documented work experience documents help an applicant score Factor 3 or experience points in nominated occupation.
In case the applicant has at least one year experience in one or more NOC occupations, he can apply for immigration visa under Federal Skilled Worker Visa. The NOC has categories like Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B under which the following occupations are listed.
- Financial Managers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Managers in Health Care
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- Accommodation Service Managers
- Construction Managers
- Financial Auditors and Accountants
- Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
- Mining Engineers
- Geological Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Specialist Physicians
- General Practitioners and Family Physicians
- Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Head Nurses and Supervisors
- Registered Nurses
- Medical Radiation Technologists
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- University Professors
- College and Other Vocational Instructors
- Chefs
- Cooks
- Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
- Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
- Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
- Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
- Industrial Electricians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
- Welders and Related Machine Operators
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Crane Operators
- Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
- Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
- Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
- Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities.
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