Skilled Worker Immigration
Under the Express Entry Program, the federal government of Canada invites skilled workers to Canada, where there is a lack of proficient Canadian workers. Under this system, the employers of Canada can assess, recruit and select immigrants from different countries who are skilled or have relevant qualifications.
What is Skilled Worker Immigration?
Skilled workers are foreign nationals with experience in specific occupations who are granted Canadian permanent resident visas based on their ability to establish themselves economically in Canada. Skilled Worker applicants who are successful are granted Canadian permanent resident visas, allowing them to immigrate to Canada.
There are four different Express Entry programs. These programs are also known as economic immigration programs because they attract skilled workers who help to improve and develop Canada’s economy.
The following are the programs:
Federal Skilled Workers Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class
Provincial Nominee Program
1. Federal Skilled Workers Program
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is intended for skilled workers with foreign work experience who wish to immigrate to Canada. It necessitates advanced language skills in English or French (Level 7), full-time or part-time work in the same job, a university degree, or technical jobs. Federal Skilled Workers, unlike Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, are not required to have Canadian work experience in order to be considered for the Express Entry pool. Candidates must instead achieve a minimum point requirement based on work experience, language skills, and education. Applicants with the highest CRS scores will be invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada once they have been accepted into the pool.
Eligibility Criteria For FSW Program
A candidate must achieve specific minimum requirements in terms of years of experience, degree of education, age, and language to be able to qualify for FSP Program such as:
- The candidate must have at least one year of work experience within the 10 years, either in continuous part-time or continuous full-time.
- The work experience must be classified as Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades) in accordance with National Occupational Classification System.
- Achieve at least a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 on an approved English or French language test.
- A minimum of a Canadian high school diploma or the equivalent in foreign education is required.
- Should have enough funds to support himself or his/her family in Canada.
- The applicant must intend to live outside of the province of Quebec.
- If a candidate passes the following criteria, they must also possess a score of 67 out of 100.
2. Federal Skilled Trades Program
Every year, Canada welcomes skilled workers to settle and work in the country. FST program is a quick way to get permanent residency in Canada. Applicants must also have a valid work offer from a Canadian employer as well as a certificate demonstrating that they have a high degree of expertise in their trade.
Eligibility Criteria for FST Program
- Must have at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade to be eligible for FST (or an equal amount in part-time).
- Provide proof of appropriate linguistic ability in one of Canada’s two official languages.
- Should have employment in an eligible skilled trade (NOC Skill level B) from one or two Canadian companies for at least one year, OR hold a certification of qualification for that trade from a Canadian provincial or territorial regulatory agency.
- He should have a technical job that requires a college diploma or apprenticeship.
- The FST program is not available for those who live in Quebec.
3. Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program is ideal for those candidates who have experience working in Canada and are seeking permanent residency in the same country. CEC is managed through the Express Entry system and the candidates are ranked according to their abilities, language, and experience. Candidates will be accepted into the Canadian Experience Class if they meet the basic requirements.
Eligibility Criteria For CEC Program
- Must have a Level 5 or 7 in English or French language proficiency.
- Must have work experience in management, professional or technical occupation.
- Must have one year of work experience in Canada within the last three years.
- The applicant must also be able to show that their work experience includes performing the duties outlined in the NOC.
- CEC is not an option for foreign nationals with no recent Canadian work experience.
4. Provincial nominee programs (PNPs)
Provincial nominee programs (PNPs) in Canada provide a path to permanent residency to those individuals who wish to immigrate to a specific Canadian province or territory.
Almost all of Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories can nominate skilled worker applicants for admission to Canada with the specialized talents required by their local economies through a network of Nominee Programs (PNP). Successful candidates who get a provincial or territorial nomination can then apply to the federal government for permanent residence in Canada.
Many provinces can run their own categories under the Canada Express Entry System. As a result, provinces are becoming more involved in determining which economic immigrants to accept.
Some prominent PNP’s in Canada that are popular are:
- Immigrant Nominee Program in Ontario (OINP)
- Provincial Nominee Program in British Columbia (BCPNP)
- Immigrant Nominee Program in Alberta (AINP)
- Provincial Nominee Program in New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program
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