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Express Entry
Express Entry is an on-line system for accepting and processing applications for Canadian permanent residence ( not an immigration program!). This system was implemented in January 2015. The Express Entry system manages three different immigration programs. Each of these programs is merit-based, meaning that only the applicants with the best credentials will be invited to come to Canada.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
A Federal Skilled Worker program is a special program created for people who have special skills, a high level of education, and work experience. It is exclusively meant for working professionals whose occupation is in-demand in any or all of Canada’s many provinces. Skill and professional expertise as well as experience are the primary concerns of the FSWP. A federal skilled worker is a person who has a certain degree of education, work experience, and knowledge of at least one of Canada’s official languages (English or French). A skilled worker is assessed against a points system. Factors that immigration officers consider in a skilled worker application are age, work experience, level of education, prearranged employment, spouse or common-law partner’s education , having a spouse or common-law partner or blood relative who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, and the ability to adapt to life in Canada. Applicants for this immigration category must have sufficient funds to support themselves and their family members for at least six months after arriving in Canada.
To qualify for admission to the Express Entry Pool as a Federal Skilled Worker, applicants must meet the following conditions: a. Possess one-year of continuous full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment within the previous 10 years in one of the eligible occupations; AND b. The work experience must be classified within Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades) within the meaning of the National Occupational Classification system; AND c. Score sufficient points under the skilled worker point grid comprising of six selection factors. The current pass mark is 67 points; d. Undergo language testing from a recognized third party and demonstrate intermediate level language skills in English or French corresponding to the Canadian Language Benchmark of 7) e.Possess suitable settlement funding; f. Undergo a successful security background and medical examination.
Listed below are eligible occupations of high demand in the Federal Skilled Workers Program Category:
- 0011 Legislators
- 0012 Senior government managers and officials
- 0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
- 0014 Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
- 0015 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
- 0016 Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities
- 0111 Financial managers
- 0112 Human resources managers
- 0113 Purchasing managers
- 0114 Other administrative services managers
- 0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
- 0122 Banking, credit and other investment managers
- 0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
- 0125 Other business services managers
- 0131 Telecommunication carriers managers
- 0132 Postal and courier services managers
- 0211 Engineering managers
- 0212 Architecture and science managers
- 0213 Computer and information systems managers
- 0311 Managers in health care
- 0411 Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration
- 0412 Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
- 0413 Government managers – education policy development and program administration
- 0414 Other managers in public administration
- 0421 Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
- 0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
- 0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services
- 0431 Commissioned police officers
- 0432 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
- 0433 Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces
- 0511 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
- 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- 0513 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
- 0601 Corporate sales managers
- 0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers
- 0631 Restaurant and food service managers
- 0632 Accommodation service managers
- 0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
- 0711 Construction managers
- 0712 Home building and renovation managers
- 0714 Facility operation and maintenance managers
- 0731 Managers in transportation
- 0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
- 0821 Managers in agriculture
- 0822 Managers in horticulture
- 0823 Managers in aquaculture
- 0911 Manufacturing managers
- 0912 Utilities managers
- 1111 Financial auditors and accountants
- 1112 Financial and investment analysts
- 1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
- 1114 Other financial officers
- 1121 Human resources professionals
- 1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting
- 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
- 1211 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
- 1212 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
- 1213 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
- 1214 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
- 1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations
- 1221 Administrative officers
- 1222 Executive assistants
- 1223 Human resources and recruitment officers
- 1224 Property administrators
- 1225 Purchasing agents and officers
- 1226 Conference and event planners
- 1227 Court officers and justices of the peace
- 1228 Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers
- 1241 Administrative assistants
- 1242 Legal administrative assistants
- 1243 Medical administrative assistants
- 1251 Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
- 1252 Health information management occupations
- 1253 Records management technicians
- 1254 Statistical officers and related research support occupations
- 1311 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 1312 Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
- 1313 Insurance underwriters
- 1314 Assessors, valuators and appraisers
- 1315 Customs, ship and other brokers
- 2111 Physicists and astronomers
- 2112 Chemists
- 2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
- 2114 Meteorologists and climatologists
- 2115 Other professional occupations in physical sciences
- 2121 Biologists and related scientists
- 2122 Forestry professionals
- 2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
- 2131 Civil engineers
- 2132 Mechanical engineers
- 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 2134 Chemical engineers
- 2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 2142 Metallurgical and materials engineers
- 2143 Mining engineers
- 2144 Geological engineers
- 2145 Petroleum engineers
- 2146 Aerospace engineers
- 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- 2148 Other professional engineers.
- 2151 Architects
- 2152 Landscape architects
- 2153 Urban and land use planners
- 2154 Land surveyors
- 2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
- 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
- 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
- 2173 Software engineers and designers
- 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- 2175 Web designers and developers
- 2211 Chemical technologists and technicians
- 2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
- 2221 Biological technologists and technicians
- 2222 Agricultural and fish products inspectors
- 2223 Forestry technologists and technicians
- 2224 Conservation and fishery officers
- 2225 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
- 2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 2234 Construction estimators
- 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
- 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- 2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
- 2251 Architectural technologists and technicians
- 2252 Industrial designers
- 2253 Drafting technologists and technicians
- 2254 Land survey technologists and technicians
- 2255 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
- 2261 Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians
- 2262 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
- 2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
- 2264 Construction inspectors
- 2271 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
- 2272 Air traffic controllers and related occupations
- 2273 Deck officers, water transport
- 2274 Engineer officers, water transport
- 2275 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
- 2281 Computer network technicians
- 2282 User support technicians
- 2283 Information systems testing technicians
- 3011 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 3111 Specialist physicians
- 3112 General practitioners and family physicians
- 3113 Dentists
- 3114 Veterinarians
- 3121 Optometrists
- 3122 Chiropractors
- 3124 Allied primary health practitioners
- 3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 3131 Pharmacists
- 3132 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 3142 Physiotherapists
- 3143 Occupational therapists
- 3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
- 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
- 3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- 3214 Respiratory therapists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 3215 Medical radiation technologists
- 3216 Medical sonographers
- 3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists.
- 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
- 3221 Denturists
- 3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 3223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants
- 3231 Opticians
- 3232 Practitioners of natural healing
- 3233 Licensed practical nurses
- 3234 Paramedical occupations
- 3236 Massage therapists
- 3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- 4011 University professors and lecturers
- 4012 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
- 4021 College and other vocational instructors
- 4031 Secondary school teachers
- 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- 4033 Educational counsellors
- 4111 Judges
- 4112 Lawyers and Quebec notaries
- 4151 Psychologists
- 4152 Social workers
- 4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors
- 4154 Professional occupations in religion
- 4155 Probation and parole officers and related occupations
- 4156 Employment counsellors
- 4161 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- 4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
- 4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
- 4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- 4165 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- 4166 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- 4167 Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- 4168 Program officers unique to government
- 4169 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c.
- 4211 Paralegal and related occupations
- 4212 Social and community service workers
- 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities
- 4216 Other instructors
- 4217 Other religious occupations
- 4311 Police officers (except commissioned)
- 4312 Firefighters
- 4313 Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces
- 5111 Librarians
- 5112 Conservators and curators
- 5113 Archivists
- 5121 Authors and writers
- 5122 Editors
- 5123 Journalists
- 5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters
- 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- 5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers
- 5133 Musicians and singers
- 5134 Dancers
- 5135 Actors and comedians
- 5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
- 5211 Library and public archive technicians
- 5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries
- 5221 Photographers
- 5222 Film and video camera operators
- 5223 Graphic arts technicians
- 5224 Broadcast technicians
- 5225 Audio and video recording technicians
- 5226 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
- 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
- 5231 Announcers and other broadcasters
- 5232 Other performers, n.e.c.
- 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
- 5242 Interior designers and interior decorators
- 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
- 5244 Artisans and craftspersons
- 5245 Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
- 5251 Athletes
- 5252 Coaches
- 5253 Sports officials and referees
- 5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
- 6211 Retail sales supervisors
- 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
- 6222 Retail and wholesale buyers
- 6231 Insurance agents and brokers
- 6232 Real estate agents and salespersons
- 6235 Financial sales representatives
- 6311 Food service supervisors
- 6312 Executive housekeepers
- 6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
- 6314 Customer and information services supervisors
- 6315 Cleaning supervisors
- 6316 Other services supervisors
- 6321 Chefs
- 6322 Cooks
- 6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
- 6332 Bakers
- 6341 Hairstylists and barbers
- 6342 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners
- 6343 Shoe repairers and shoemakers
- 6344 Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations
- 6345 Upholsterers
- 6346 Funeral directors and embalmers
- 7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- 7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- 7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- 7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- 7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
- 7232 Tool and die makers
- 7233 Sheet metal workers
- 7234 Boilermakers
- 7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- 7236 Ironworkers
- 7237 Welders and related machine operators
- 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 7242 Industrial electricians
- 7243 Power system electricians
- 7244 Electrical power line and cable workers
- 7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers
- 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
- 7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians
- 7251 Plumbers
- 7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 7253 Gas fitters
- 7271 Carpenters
- 7272 Cabinetmakers
- 7281 Bricklayers
- 7282 Concrete finishers
- 7283 Tile setters
- 7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 7291 Roofers and shinglers
- 7292 Glaziers
- 7293 Insulators
- 7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 7295 Floor covering installers
- 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- 7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- 7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- 7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations
- 7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
- 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 7314 Railway Carmen/women
- 7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- 7316 Machine fitters
- 7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics
- 7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- 7322 Motor vehicle body repairers
- 7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
- 7332 Appliance servicers and repairers
- 7333 Electrical mechanics
- 7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
- 7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers
- 7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers
- 7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women
- 7371 Crane operators
- 7372 Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
- 7373 Water well drillers
- 7381 Printing press operators
- 7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.
- 8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry
- 8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying
- 8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
- 8231 Underground production and development miners
- 8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
- 8241 Logging machinery operators
- 8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
- 8261 Fishing masters and officers
- 8262 Fishermen/women
- 9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
- 9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
- 9213 Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing
- 9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
- 9215 Supervisors, forest products processing
- 9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
- 9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
- 9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing
- 9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing
- 9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
- 9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
- 9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
- 9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
- 9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators
- 9235 Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
- 9241 Power engineers and power systems operators
- 9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators
The Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program operates through the Canadian Express Entry immigration selection system.
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for individuals who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. The Canada Federal Skilled Trade Program operates through the Canadian Express Entry immigration selection system. There are a variety of different factors that affect an applicant’s eligibility for the Federal Skilled Trades Program: Work Experience The applicant must have at least 24 months of full-time experience (30+ hours per week) in the particular trade in the five years prior to the application Language Proficiency
- IELTS : CLB 5 for speaking (5.0+) and listening (5.0+), and CLB 4 for reading (3.5+) and writing (4.0+)
- CELPI: CLB 5 for speaking (5+) and listening (5+), and CLB for reading (4+) and writing (4+)
- TEF: NCLC 5 for speaking (226+) and listening (181+), and NCLC 4 for reading (121+) and writing (181+)
Permanent Job Offer or Skilled Trade Qualification In the case of a permanent job offer, the applicant must be able to supply proof that they have been offered a full-time job in Canada that adds up to 30 hours a week or more, or two part-time job offers that will cover 30 hours a week. If the applicant is qualified and holds a certification in their particular skilled trade, they do not necessarily need a job offer. Instead, the applicant needs to get hold of the regulatory body in the province or territory in which they intend to work, and through this provincial or territorial organization get their skilled trade qualifications certified. Satisfy Job Requirements An applicant must be able to meet the requirements of one of the employment opportunities that is offered in the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Federal Skilled Trades currently eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these major and minor groups of the NOC (Skill Level B):
- Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades,
- Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades,
- Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production,
- Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators,
- Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks, and
- Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers.
These major NOC groups are subdivided into different occupations. The applicants must show that they did the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC, including all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.
Canadian Experience Class
This category is designed for individuals who have worked or studied in Canada for specified durations of time and meet language requirements. The Canadian Experience Class Program operates through the Canadian Express Entry immigration selection system. Minimum Requirements. The applicant must:
- have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part time) skilled work experience in Canada in the three years before you apply (self employment or employment gained while being a full-time student does not count)
- have gained enough work experience in Canada with proper authorization
- meet the required language levels needed for your job in each language ability (speaking, listening, reading and writing) : NOC 0 or A job, the minimum level is CLB7 (English) or NCLC7 (French); NOC B job, the minimum level is CLB 5 (English) or NCLC 5 (French).
- plan to live outside the province of Quebec.
There is no education requirement for this program, but to be awarded points for Express Entry the applicant must complete an Education Credential Assessment (ECA). For further information about CEC, please contact us today.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Each province has a unique program designed to attract immigrants who meet labour market and other needs. Many are based on job offers or developing a business. The PNP program is for people who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory; want to live in that province, and want to become permanent residents of Canada. At present, processing under PNP is faster than any Federal immigration program and often seen as a more flexible route into permanently settling into Canada. For detailed information about each of the Canada Provincial Nominee Programs, please visit the province specific immigration pages listed below.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot (new!)
Atlantic Canada is composed by the provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. In January 2017,this four Atlantic Provinces and the federal government jointly announced the Atlantic Immigration Pilot. This program is aimed at skilled workers and international student graduates who wish to settle in one of the four Atlantic provinces. The Pilot’s processing times are faster and language and education standards are lower than many other Canadian immigration programs. Also, applicants can get a temporary permit that allows them to come to Canada and start working immediately while their permanent resident application is processed. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is available in three categories. Each category has its own educational and work experience requirements. The jobs must mainly be in the management, professional or technical/skilled areas. The minimum duration of the job offer also varies per category.
- Atlantic High-Skilled program
The Atlantic High-Skilled Program is aimed at skilled workers with management, professional or technical/skilled job experience. There are also other requirements. The job offer must last for at least one year. Read more about the Atlantic High Skilled Program: To qualify for this program, you must have work experience in a high-skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B). This experience may be gained either inside or outside Canada. You will need to meet the following requirements to qualify under the Atlantic High-Skilled Program:
- Have at least one year of work experience within the last three years (up to 1,560 hours total or 30 hours per week) of paid work in one occupation matching NOC 0, A, or B;
- Have a Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree or a valid foreign education with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report; and
- Meet all other requirements of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program (job offer, language, proof of funds).
- Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled program
The Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program is aimed at candidates for jobs requiring a high school education and/or job-specific training. There are also other requirements. The job offer must be permanent. Read more about the Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled program: Intermediate-skilled workers must have work experience at NOC C. If you have valid work experience in both intermediate and high-skilled occupations, you should apply for the High-Skilled Program. However, if your work experience falls into the intermediate skill, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Have at least one year of work experience within the last three years (up to 1,560 hours total or 30 hours per week) of paid work in one occupation matching NOC C;
- Have a Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree or a valid foreign education with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report; and
- Meet all other requirements of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program (job offer, language, proof of funds).
- Atlantic International Graduate Program
The Atlantic International Graduate Program is aimed at candidates who have a degree, diploma or other credential from a publicly-funded institution in an Atlantic province. Work experience is not required. The job offer must last for at least one year. Read more about the Atlantic International Graduate Program: International students who have graduated and wish to settle in one of the four Atlantic provinces may be eligible to apply under the Atlantic International Graduate Program. Graduates are not required to have any work experience. Graduates will need to meet the following requirements:
- Have a minimum two-year degree, diploma, certificate or trade credential from a recognized institution in an Atlantic province;
- Been a full-time student in Canada for at least two years;
- Graduated in the last year before applying;
- Lived in one of the Atlantic provinces for a minimum of 16 months in the two years before graduating;
- Hold the necessary visa or permit for work, study, or training in Canada; and
- Meet all other requirements of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program (job offer, language, proof of funds)
Start Up Visa Program
Start up Visa is an immigration program for business people and investors. Canada’s Start up Visa Program is meant to attract foreign innovative entrepreneurs, who are willing to establish new, high-growth businesses in Canada and support innovation and job creation. Under this program you can apply for Canadian permanent residence based on you establishing a new company in Canada that will create employment. Eligibility Requirements The purpose of this program is to recruit innovative foreign national entrepreneurs who will create new jobs and drive economic growth. In order to be eligible, applicants for a Start-Up Visa must meet the following requirements:
- Meet minimum language requirements in English or French (CLB 5 in all abilities);
- Have sufficient funds to settle in Canada ;
- Plan to settle in a province other than the Province of Quebec;
- Pass Canadian security and medical clearances;
- Prove your business is supported through a designated organization; and
- Show your business meets ownership requirements.
No more than five foreign nationals may apply for permanent residence as part of the same business venture under the Start-Up Visa Program.
Self-Employed
The Federal Self-Employed Program is for the individuals who have intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada with relevant experience in any one (or more) of the below areas/fields:
- Athletics
- Recreation related occupations
- Sports
- Art and cultural occupations
In this program, the applicant must prove he or she has had relevant experience in an occupation in any one or more of the above fields. The applicant must also prove that once a permanent resident, he or she will able to contribute and excel in his or her respective field in Canada. The phrase “relevant work experience” means that the applicant should be able to prove that he or she has had at least 2 years of experience as a self-employed person, OR, has participated at an international level in sports, art, culture, or recreation activity occupations recognised by IRCC.
Eligibility Criteria
There are 5 selection factors, among which a total of 100 points are distributed. To be successful in the self-employed persons category, the applicant must score a minimum of 35 points out of the total 100. The selection grid has been exhibited below:
- Language (English/French)
- Age
- Work Experience
- Education
- Adaptability
To see detailed eligibility criteria, please click here
Caregiver Program
According to IRCC, 2 new 5-year caregiver immigration pilot programs are launching later this year. More details to follow.
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