Federal Skilled Worker Class

UNDER THE PRIORITY LIST 

Government of Canada from time to time issues a priority list to ensure the flow of skilled workerThe selection of skilled workers is based on a combination of six Selection factors namely Age, education, Work experience, proficiency in Official languages (English/ French), Arranged Employment and Adaptability. Based on the individual’s situation, points are awarded for each of these factors, as per the Points system in use at that time. An applicant with a total score more than the Pass mark applicable at that time is eligible to apply under the category. s based on the needs and requirements of the country’s economy. 

Following is the list of occupations currently eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Class: 

0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
2151 Architects
3111 Specialist Physicians
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3113 Dentists
3131 Pharmacists
3142 Physiotherapists
3152 Registered Nurses
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
4151 Psychologists
4152 Social Workers
6241 Chefs
6242 Cooks
7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
7242 Industrial Electricians
7251 Plumbers
7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371 Crane Operators
7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service  

Note: There are sub categories under each occupation and so even though you may not qualify under the main heading, we will analyze your resume and duties to find out if you can be classified in any of the eligible occupations.  

You must also meet the following minimum requirements to qualify as a skilled worker:

  • have at least one year of continuous full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment, AND

  • your work experience must be Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations) or Skill Level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification list, AND

  • You must have had this experience within the last 10 years. 

You may also have to show enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada. Individuals with arranged employment do not have to meet this requirement at present. 

Please contact us for more details if you are interested in this program. If you are interested in immigrating to Quebec under the Skilled Workers program, please contact us as different regulations apply to the province of Quebec. 

Fill in our Free Online Assessment Form here. 

CEC- Canadian Experience Class 

Temporary Foreign Workers and International Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria may be eligible to apply for Permanent Residence of Canada while staying in Canada. In order to qualify under this category that may be required to meet the language requirements, minimum in- Canada work Experience requirements graduation requirements etc as applicable.

For the purpose of applying under this immigration program, ‘skilled work experience’ only refers to the following categories as defined by the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC):  

  • Skill Type O: Managerial Occupations 

  • Skill Level A: Professional Occupations 

  • Skill Level B: Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades 

  In order to apply as an International Graduate, you must:

  • have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution 
  • have worked full-time (or equivalent) for at least 1 year in Canada as a skilled worker
  • be able to communicate effectively in either English or French
  • be  applying for the Canadian experience class while currently working in Canada or within 1 year of leaving your Canadian job
  • have obtained your experience with the proper work and study authorization 

Note: Work Experience gained during while completing education may not be counted towards the experience requirements. 

Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada who wish to apply under this program:

  • have worked full-time (or equivalent) for at least 2 years in Canada as a skilled worker 

  • be able to effectively communicate in either English or French 

  • plan to live outside the province of Quebec 

  • be  applying for this immigration program while currently working in Canada or within 1 year of leaving your Canadian job 

  • have obtained your experience with the proper work authorization 

To find out if you are eligible, please fill in our Free Online Assessment Form


 ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT 

Arranged Employment Opinion is an approved job offer from a Canadian employer (also known as AEO).  When you obtain a positive Arranged Employment Opinion from Service Canada, you will be qualified to apply for permanent residence.

The initial step to obtain an Arranged Employment Opinion is to search for a Canadian company that wants to hire you.

If you already have an employer who is willing to hire you, we can work with the employer to obtain the necessary validation from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). 

The employer must meet certain criteria, which are as follows:

  • The employer must have been in business for at least one year.

  • The employer must have had at least one employee in the past year.

  • The employer must have paid this employee a salary, and must have submitted source deductions (EI, CPP, and federal income tax) to the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA).

  • The employer must be hiring for a position which is:
    - full-time
    - permanent
    - skilled (usually requiring at least two years of post-secondary education or training)
    - compensated at a rate which would be sufficient to attract and retain a Canadian

Once we have the necessary validation from HRDC, we can proceed with your application for immigration and you will get extra points and the application will be processed on a priority basis.

Applicant who are applying with an arranged employment are not required to qualify under the priority list but will still need to obtain the minimum pass mark of 67.