Immigrate to Canada
- Express Entry
Minimum Eligibility Criteria Before proceeding to apply under the FSWP, foreign nationals can check whether they meet the minimum eligibility requirements, which are as follows:
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Eligibility Criteria :
- Have two years of full-time or equivalent in part-time work experience in a skilled trade within five years before applying. This work experience does not need to be continuous and must be acquired after obtaining the correspondent qualifications to perform the job
- Meet the required language proficiency levels in English or French – CLB 5 in speaking and listening, CLB 4 in reading and writing
- Have a valid job offer of continuous full-time employment from up to two employers for at least one year OR a certificate of qualification* in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial body
- Meet the job requirements as set out in the lead statement in the NOC (National Occupational Classification), apart from requiring a certificate of qualification
Canadian Experience Class
Eligibility Requirements:
All applicants interested in applying under CEC program must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Have at least one year of full-time or equivalent in part-time paid skilled work experience in Canada (non-continuous allowed) in NOC 0, A, or B within 3 years (36 months) before applying. For students, this must be attained after graduation. Skilled work includes:
- Managerial jobs (skill level 0)
- Professional jobs (skill type A)
- Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill type B)
- Meet the language proficiency requirements through an approved test. If your job falls under NOC 0 or A, you must achieve at least CLB 7 and if it falls under NOC B, then you must achieve at least CLB 5
- You must intend to reside outside of Quebec as Quebec selects their own skilled workers. If you wish to reside in Quebec, you can apply to the Quebec Experience Class
How to improve CRS score
Language:
This is an area that can be greatly enhanced. While the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is 7 for a Skilled Worker candidate, the maximum that can be awarded is 10!
Education:
You can increase your education points by attaining extra credentials, such as another degree. If you are applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, adding another Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for existing degrees can increase your score as well. An ECA is required if you obtained your education outside of Canada.
Spouse or Common-in-Law as the Principal Applicant:
It is advised to get both the main applicant and his/her spouse/CL Partner assessed as often times their accompanying partner may be the stronger candidate because of their qualifications. If you’re unsure who should be the principal candidate, send us a message or fill out the Assessment Form for both parties and we’ll let you know!
Job Offer:
A job offer can significantly increase your CRS score. A valid job offer with NOC code 0, A, or B can be awarded an extra 50 points.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
Once you submit your Express Entry profile into the pool, you may be eligible for a nomination by one of Canada’s PNP. This gives the applicant 600 additional points! Obtaining an ITA at that points becomes a no-brainer. To increase your chances of getting that nomination, it is advised that you recount your work experience with as much detail as possible because while it may not seem relevant to you, provinces sometimes look for candidates with specific work experience.
- Quebec Skilled Immigration
Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Program Eligibility:
Candidates who are invited must apply for the Quebec Selection Certificate, (Certificat de sélection du Québec [CSQ]). The CSQ is a document that declares the holder as having been selected to settle in Quebec. In order to qualify for the CSQ, the applicant must get a score of at least 50 points (if applicant is unmarried) based on Quebec’s selection grid. Applicants with a spouse or common-law-partner must get at least 59 points.
Quebec Experience Program
The Quebec Experience Program is a fast-track immigration route for foreign nationals who have studied and earned a degree/diploma in Quebec or have work experience in Quebec.
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
The AIPP program aims to attract and retain skilled skilled workers and international graduates to fulfill the unique workforce needs of the Atlantic provinces, which consists of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot program is a pathway for these skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to settle down in one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces and obtain permanent resident status.
- Temporary Resident Visa
A temporary resident visa is a document issued by a Canadian visa office showing the individual has met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident. This is required for people such as tourists, temporary foreign workers with a work permit, and international students with a study permit. The processing and collection fee for an individual is $100 (for single or multiple entry) and a maximum of $500 for a family. Applicants can submit an online application from anywhere in the world by making an account on the Government of Canada website. If applying outside of Canada by paper, they will be required to submit their application to the visa application centre (VAC) that is responsible for serving:
- The country in which the applicant as been lawfully admitted
- The applicant’s country of nationality, or if the applicant is stateless, their country of habitual residence