Skilled Worker Class

Canada selects more then 250,000 new immigrants each year. Independent Selected Workers form a large portion of this overall number. Currently, Canada is seeking qualified applicants in all occupations according to the Canadian National Occupational Classification matrix.In Septemebr 2006, the new Simplified Application Procedure (SAC) was introduced. This means an applicant does not have to submit all supporting documents at the time of application - only when the case is assessed and the docum ents are called for by the Canadian Consulate.

The Federal skilled worker class is points based and confers permanent resident status to applicants who are able to demonstrate an ability to become economically established in Canada. Applicants are assessed under 6 factors and numerous sub factors of assessment providing for 100 points. Individuals with at least one year of continuous full-time employment experience, or the equivalent in part-time employment in one or more occupations, within the 10 years preceding the date of their applica tion and who possess the required settlement funding, may qualify for assessment.

Successful applicants must receive a minimum of 67 points with at least one year of experience within the past 10 years in one of the occupations listed in either Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).Each factor is allotted a maximum number of points as follows:

Education: Applicants are awarded up to 25 points under the Education Factor.

Language Skills: Applicants are awarded up to 24 points under the Language Factor.

Experience: Applicants are awarded up to 21 points under the Experience Factor.

Age: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points under the Age Factor.

Arranged Employment: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points under the Arranged Employment Factor.

Adaptability: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points under the Adaptability Factor.

In addition to scoring at least 67 points, successful applicants must show that they have enough money to support themselves and their dependants after arrival in Canada. Applicants and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and security clearance as part of the Canadian Immigration application process.

Applicants intending to reside in the Province of Quebec are subject to the Quebec selection criteria.