The Federal Skilled Worker visa is designed for individuals who have the qualifications, skills or experience to fill Canada’s skill shortages .
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Requirements
- Have recognized educational qualifications
- Have eligible work experience in a skilled occupation:
– in one of the eligible lists of occupations (O – managerial, A- professional or B- technical and skilled trades occupations under the Canadian NOC list).
– of at least one year in the same occupation,
– continuous and paid (full-time or equivalent part-time),
– within the last 10 years- Meet minimum language requirements (English or French)
- Show proof of sufficient funds for arrival
- Not fall under a category of inadmissibility (eg character, health, security risks)
Sufficient points under selection criteria based on:
– English and/or French ability
– educationwork experience
– ageany arranged employment in Canada
– adaptability (partner’s study, partner’s language ability, relatives etc)Successful applicants will obtain Canadian permanent residence, entitling them to live and work in Canada