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Canada has a shortage of the skilled labor in their market that can help in the development of the nation. Canadian government has one of their main goals to increase their admission rate higher for the skilled immigrants that can help in economical development of the country. According to government’s three year immigration plan, they are planning to increase the intake of skilled immigrants for the next three years – 2019, 2020 & 2021. 2018 was a record breaking year for Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with most number of invitations issued in a single year for permanent residency to skilled immigrants under express entry program. With target in-sight for higher admission rate, upcoming years are the best time possible for any skilled immigrant who is looking for a change in their life and move to Canada.
Express entry a point-based program manages the profiles of the candidates, who have registered under these immigration programs for Canada PR visa. Based on the credentials submitted by the candidate with the help of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), profiles are ranked in the express pool. Via the regularly held express draws, IRCC issues Invitation to Apply (ITA) to highest ranked profiles in the express pool. ITA allows its holder to apply for Canada PR visa to the IRCC.
Candiadte who want to apply for Canada PR their age is not more than 45. Lesser the age more the points you are getting.
Candidate have to prove their knowledge for either English or French language, by taking a approved language test (IELTS or CELPIP, TEF) that checks Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of the applicant. Minimum score requirement is of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in all 4 abilities. Test result must not be more than 2 years after the date of the result. It should be valid on the day candidate applied for permanent residence.
In case the candidate went to school in Canada, they must have certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
Other than the above mentioned requirements, IRCC uses a unique point grid to checks the candidate’s eligibility for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).This selection grid assess the candidates eligibility based on factor such as age, educational qualification, language skills, work experience, arranged employment and Adaptability.
| Selection Factors | Maximum Points |
| Educational Qualification | 25 |
| Language Proficiency | 28 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged Employment | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
Points that are required to be eligible under Federal Skilled Worker Program Canada are awarded based on the following factors:
The total of all the points awarded by the following factors is 100 points. Minimum federal skilled worker program points candidate needs to score to be eligible is 67 points. Following tables will show how these points are awarded:
| Age (In years) | Points |
| Below 18 | 0 |
| 18 – 35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 or older | 0 |
| Education | Points |
| University degree at Doctoral (PhD) level or equal | 25 |
| University degree at Master’s level or equal | 23 |
| University level entry-to-practice professional degree, occupation related to degree must be:NOC 2011 Skill level A, a licensed by a provincial regulatory body ( Degree must be in Veterinary, Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy) | 23 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma or equal (at least one must be for a program of duration at least three years) | 22 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a three-year program or longer, or equal | 21 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal | 19 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equal | 15 |
| Canadian high school diploma, or equal | 5 |
| Experience (In years) | Points |
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 – 3 | 11 |
| 4 – 5 | 13 |
| 6 or more | 15 |
In case the candidate is able to land a job-offer for a full-time permanent job that is categorized under NOC skill level 0, A or B from an eligible employer of country, they are awarded with 10 points.
In case the candidate is able to land a job-offer for a full-time permanent job that is categorized under NOC skill level 0, A or B from an eligible employer of country, they are awarded with 10 points.
In case the immigrant is moving to Canada with a spouse or common-law partner, they can get award for their qualification in following manner:
| Factor | Points |
| Spouse’s or Common-law partner’s language level: CLB level 4 or higher | 5 |
| Candidate’s past study in Canada:Completed 2 years of academic years full-time at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada | 5 |
| Spouse’s or Common-law partner’s past studies:Completed 2 years of academic years full-time at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada | 5 |
| Candidate’s past work in Canada:1 year full-time work in an occupation classified under NOC skill level 0, A or B | 10 |
| Spouse’s or Common-law partner’s past work in Canada:Minimum 1 year of full-time work in Canada | 5 |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 5 |
| Relatives in Canada | 5 |
| Application | Fees (in CAD) |
| Principal Applicant ($825 processing fees + $500 Right of Permanent Residence Fees) | $1,325 |
| Spouse or common-law partner ($825 processing fees + $500 Right of Permanent Residence Fees) | $1,325 |
| Dependent child who is under 22 and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or is 22 or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 22, due to a physical or mental condition | $225 per child |
For an ideal application submitted under Federal skilled worker program processing time is around 6 to 8 months. It all depends on the documents submitted and validity of the information provided. Candidate visa application can get rejected or approved on the basis of the credentials submitted thus affecting the federal skilled worker program processing time.
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