Skilled Migration Canada

Canada Immigration Opportunities – Canada Express Entry System

Canada is considered one of the quietest and safest countries in the world. According to Global Peace Index, Canada was ranked as the 8th safest county in the world. Besides that, it enjoys a very high quality of life.

Over the years, Canada emerged as a main destination for individuals who seek to immigrate and start their life in a safe place. Canada offers two main immigration programs, the first of which is Canada Skilled Migration Program (Federal Skilled Worker), which allows experienced workers to immigrate through Canada Express Entry system (Express Entry Canada).

The second main type of immigration programs in Canada is the Immigration Entrepreneurial Programs, that aim to encourage businessmen, self-employed and entrepreneurs to contribute to Canada’s growth and prosperity through investing in Canada. Each province and territory has specific regulations and requirements when it comes to entrepreneurial programs. The investor can choose to invest any of the following provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.

Privileges & Benefits of Canada Skilled Migration Program:

• Free school education for children and higher education support.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Child tax benefits for families with children under 18 years old.
• Other child and family benefits, such as the retirement pension plan, maternity, parental benefits and many others.
• Full working rights and assistance in finding a job.
• Leads to Canadian citizenship (if eligible)
• Ability to include spouses and dependent family members (Spouse and children up to 22 years).

About Canada Immigration Program – Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program

Canada Federal Skilled Workers Program is a program that was designed to attract professionals and skilled workers to Canada. Canada Immigration Program – Federal Skilled Worker was first introduced in 1967 and has been modified throughout the years to accommodate the country’s shortage in workforce. It is currently heavily directed towards giving preference to the admission of highly skilled immediately employable immigrants, who satisfy the requirements of good health and character.

Canada Immigration Program – Federal Skilled Worker uses its own pointing system, which is used to determine the eligibility of applicants: each applicant is awarded points for age, education, experience, ability to speak English or French, and other factors such as having first degree relatives residing in Canada, adaptability factors, and the ability to obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer.

The highest scoring candidates are selected periodically according to an annual quota previously announced by the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and granted admission, and the right to migrate to Canada and land there with their spouse and dependent children.

Canada Immigration Program – Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program Requirements

There are a number of requirements that should be met in order to qualify for Canada Immigration Program – Federal Skilled Worker. The applicant must:

• Be over 18 years old.
• Collect a minimum of 67 points according to the eligibility pointing system.
• Meet the minimum financial requirement which depends on the family size.
• Meet the language requirement.
• Meet the character requirement.
• Meet the health requirement.

*Other terms & conditions apply.

Cost of applying to Canada Immigration Program – Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program

• Educational credential assessment (ECA) application fees: CAD $(285-1,080) (Depending on your occupation).
• Permanent residency application processing fees: CAD $550 (Adult), CAD $150 (Child).
• Right of Permanent Residency Fees: CAD $490 (Adult).

*Additional charges apply. All fees are subject to change without prior notice.