The main Canada Visa classes featured in this section are those that are available via the Canada Express Entry Program. These include:
- Federal Skilled Worker Visa (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades Visa (FST)
- Canada Experience Class (CEC)
These visa classes are Permanent Residency Visas and can lead to full Canadian Citizenship.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is Canada’s primary economic immigration program and provides the opportunity to live permanently in Canada. You can express your interest in immigrating to Canada by creating an online express entry profile.
Based on the information in your Express Entry an applicant receives a CRS score you will receive a score which indicates their position (or ranking) against other candidates. CRS scores are not fixed, and candidates can take active steps to improve their pool placements in Express Entry.
While the CRS Score for Express Entry fluctuates regularly. The Canadian Government draws candidates out of the Express Entry pool according to their economic and political requirements.
However, there is another important score which needs to be considered.
Any Invitation to Apply issued to an applicant in respect of a Federal Skilled Visa for Canada must be able to score at least 67 Points on the Federal Skills Worker Program.
The IRCC determines eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program based on its unique scorecard.
To apply for the Federal Specialist Workers Program, a potential candidate must achieve at least 67 points on the 100-point grid of the program.
Federal Skilled Worker points are calculated as follows:
Education Points for the Federal Skilled Worker Visa
| Level of Education | Points (25 max) |
|---|
| Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 points |
Master’s level or professional degree. Occupation related to the degree must be:- NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and
- licensed by a provincial regulatory body
Also, Degree program must be in one of the following academic disciplines: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy. | 23 points |
| Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 22 points |
| Three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 21 points |
| Two-year post-secondary credential | 19 points |
| One-year post-secondary credential | 15 points |
| Secondary school/high school diploma | 5 points |
Language Points for the Federal Skilled Worker Visa
| Proficiency | IELTS score equivalence | Points |
|---|
| First Official Language |
| CLB Level 9 or higher (Initial Advanced) | IELTS Listening 8 or above IELTS Reading 7 or above IELTS Speaking 7 or above IELTS Writing 7 or above | 6 points per ability |
| CLB Level 8 (Fluent Intermediate) | IELTS Listening 7.5 IELTS Reading 6.5 IELTS Speaking 6.5 IELTS Writing 6.5 | 5 points per ability |
| CLB Level 7 (Adequate Intermediate) | IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 | 4 points per ability |
| Below CLB Level 7 | Not eligible to apply | Not eligible to apply |
| Maximum points for first official language | 24 points |
| Second Official Language | |
| CLB 5 and above | | 4 points for all language abilities |
| Maximum | 4 points |
Work Experience Points for Federal Skilled Work Visa
| Work Experience | Points (15 max) |
|---|
| 1 year (at least one year of continuous work or 1,560 hours total) | 9 points |
| 2-3 years | 11 points |
| 4-5 years | 13 points |
| 6 years or more | 15 points |
Age Points for Federal Skilled Worker Visa
| Age of Applicant | Points (12 max) |
|---|
| 18 to 35 | 12 points |
| 36 | 11 points |
| 37 | 10 points |
| 38 | 9 points |
| 39 | 8 points |
| 40 | 7 points |
| 41 | 6 points |
| 42 | 5 points |
| 43 | 4 points |
| 44 | 3 points |
| 45 | 2 points |
| 46 | 1 points |
| 47 and over | 0 points |
Arranged Employment in Canada
| If the applicant is currently working in Canada on a work permit, | and | - The work permit is valid both when applying and when the permanent resident visa is issued (or the applicant is allowed to work in Canada without a work permit when his or her visa is issued).
- The work permit is based on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada in an occupation listed under skill type 0 or skill level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
- The applicant is working for an employer named on his or her work permit.
- That employer has made a valid job offer based on the applicant being accepted as a skilled worker.
| 10 |
If the applicant is currently working in Canada in a job that is LMIA-exempt because of the following:- an international agreement (such as, the North American Free Trade Agreement) or
- significant benefit to Canadian interests or
- a federal-provincial agreement
| and | - The work permit is valid both when applying and when the permanent resident visa is issued (or the applicant is allowed to work in Canada without a permit when the permanent resident visa is issued).
- The applicant’s current employer has made a valid job offer based on the applicant being accepted as a skilled worker.
- The applicant is currently working for the employer specified on his or her work permit.
- The applicant has been working for that employer for at least 1 year, continuous full-time or part-time equivalent.
| 10 |
| If the applicant does not hold a valid work permit and is not authorized to work in Canada. | and | - A prospective employer has made a valid permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and
- The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA
| 10 |
| If the applicant holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada without a work permit | and | - The applicant is currently working in Canada in a job that is LMIA-exempt, but is not under an international, federal-provincial agreement or because of significant benefit to Canadian interests; and
- A prospective employer other than the one the applicant is currently working for has a positive LMIA and has made a a valid job offer to the applicant based on that LMIA and on the applicant being accepted as a skilled worker.
|
Adaptability Points for Federal Skills Visa Applications
| Adaptability | Points (10 max) |
|---|
| Principal applicant’s previous work in Canada (minimum one (1) year of full-time work in Canada in an occupation classified as Skill Type 0, A, or B of the National Occupational Classification – NOC) | 10 points |
| Principal applicant’s past studies in Canada (minimum two (2) academic years of full-time* study in an at least two year long study program at a secondary or post-secondary educational institution in Canada). | 5 points |
| Accompanying spouse/common-law partner’s past studies in Canada (minimum two (2) academic years of full-time* study in an at least two year long study program at a secondary or post-secondary educational institution in Canada). | 5 points |
| Accompanying spouse/common-law partner’s past work in Canada (minimum one (1) year of full-time work in Canada while on a valid work permit or with authorization to work) | 5 points |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 5 points |
| Principal applicant or spouse/common-law partner have a relative** in Canada. The relative must be living in Canada, 18 years or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. | 5 points |
| Accompanying spouse/common-law partner’s language ability (English and French language proficiency at CLB 4 level or above in all four language abilities). CLB Level 4 is equivalent to IELTS 4.0 in Writing, 4.5 in Listening, 3.5 in Reading and 4.0 in Speaking). | 5 points |
The IRCC aims to process full applications for qualified workers in six (6) months or less. Find out how long your immigration application will take to process in the Canadian Immigration Processing Times tool.
The Quebec government operates its own Canada Visa immigration system, alongside the federal rapid entry system, and requires qualified workers to apply for permanent residence status or a temporary work permit. Those eligible for permanent residence in Canada under the Federal Skills Work Program (FSWP) must intend to live in the province of Quebec.
The following Occupations are eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Permanent Residency Canada Visa provided they have the required CRS Points and at least 67 points on the FSW Points grid.
Federal Skilled Worker Occupation List
- 0011 Legislators Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 0112 Human resources managers Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 0131 Telecommunication carriers managers
- 0132 Postal and courier services managers
- 0211 Engineering managers Canada visa
- 0212 Architecture and science managers
- 0213 Computer and information systems managers
- 0311 Managers in health care Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services
- 0431 Commissioned police officers visas to Canada
- 0432 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers
- 0631 Restaurant and food service managers
- 0632 Accommodation service managers Canada visa
- 0651 Managers in customer and personal services.
- 0711 Construction managers Canada visa
- 0712 Home building and renovation managers
- 0714 Facility operation and maintenance managers
- 0731 Managers in transportation Canada visa
- 0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
- 0821 Managers in agriculture Canada visa
- 0822 Managers in horticulture Canada visa
- 0823 Managers in aquaculture Canada visa
- 0911 Manufacturing managers Canada visa
- 0912 Utilities managers
- 1111 Financial auditors and accountants Canada visa
- 1112 Financial and investment analysts Canada visa
- 1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
- 1114 Other financial officers
- 1121 Human resources professionals Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 1214 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
- 1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations
- 1221 Administrative officers Canada visa
- 1222 Executive assistants
- 1223 Human resources and recruitment officers
- 1224 Property administrators Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 visa to Canada
- 2132 Mechanical engineers
- 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 2134 Chemical engineers visa to Canada
- 2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 2142 Metallurgical and materials engineers
- 2143 Mining engineers into Canada
- 2144 Geological engineers
- 2145 Petroleum engineers
- 2146 Aerospace engineers Canada visa
- 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- 2148 Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
- 2151 Architects Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 co-ordinators 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, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 3215 Medical radiation technologists
- 3216 Medical sonographers
- 3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
- 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 co-ordinating 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 5253 Sports officials and referees Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 6322 Cooks
- 6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
- 6332 Bakers Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 7234 Boilermakers
- 7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- 7236 Ironworkers
- 7237 Welders Canada visa
- 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 7242 Industrial electricians Canada visa
- 7243 Power system electricians Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 7253 Gas fitters Canada visa
- 7271 Carpenters Canada visa
- 7272 Cabinetmakers Canada visa
- 7281 Bricklayers Canada visa
- 7282 Concrete finishers
- 7283 Tile setters Canada visa
- 7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 7291 Roofers and shinglers
- 7292 Glaziers Canada visa
- 7293 Insulators Canada visa
- 7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 7295 Floor covering installers Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 7314 Railway Carmen/women
- 7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- 7316 Machine fitters Canada visa
- 7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics
- 7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- 7322 Motor vehicle body repairers Canada visa
- 7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
- 7332 Appliance servicers and repairers
- 7333 Electrical mechanics Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 7372 Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
- 7373 Water well drillers Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
- 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 Canada visa
Federal Skilled Trades has no minimum education requirement. FST Canada Visa candidates must have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade occupation.
Federal Skilled Trades applicants are not required to do an Educational Credential Assessment.
Candidates must have either an offer of employment in their skilled trade in Canada or a certificate of qualification in their skilled trade issued by a Canadian authority such as Red Seal.
The FSTP allows persons with valid work offers and qualifications to obtain permanent residence in a Canadian province or territory (except Quebec).
Eligibility Criteria for the Federal Skilled Trades Program Canada Visa
To qualify for a Federal Skilled Trades Visa applicants must:
- have valid job offers of full-time employment from up to two employers in Canada for at least one year OR a certificate of qualification from a provincial or territorial body
- provide proof of language ability at Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, CLB 4 for reading and writing
- have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in the skilled trade in the five years before applying
- be able to demonstrate the skills and experience and that they have performed the essential duties of the occupation
What is a certificate of qualification from a provincial or territorial body
A certificate of qualification proves that a skilled trades FST applicant has the right skills, experience and qualifications to work in a skilled trade occupation in Canada.
This equivalency process is most usually undertaken by a Red Seal Challenge in the Canadian Province of Choice.
With this certificate of qualification, their foreign trades qualifications are now recognized officially in Canada.
Therefore either securing a Job Offer or making a successful Red Seal challenge will push an application through Express Entry to Invitation to Apply status.
Canadian temporary workers who wish to live permanently in Canada can attend the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
These individuals have already settled into Canadian society, built important networks in their communities and careers, and gained valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in the fields of business, education, health, and social work.
CEC Canada Visa Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Eligible Candidates must declare their interest in immigrating to Canada, create an online profile for express entry and receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
- applicants must have at least one year of skilled, professional or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of the application date; and
- Achieve Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 (“initial intermediate”) or 7 (“adequate intermediate proficiency”), depending on the level of the job; and
- Plan to live and work outside of the province of Quebec. Applicants eople who wish to live and work in the province of Quebec can apply for the Quebec Experience Class Visa.
For many international graduates, the Canadian Experience Class is the fastest and easiest way to become a permanent resident. Canadian educational institutions where they have completed their studies can allow them to remain in Canada to obtain their work permit.
Graduates who have worked in a qualified professional or technical field for at least one year may join the Express Entry Pool.
The Canadian Government undertakes to process all Canada Visa applications in Economic Migration classes in as little as six months.
