Canada skilled worker visa

Skilled Worker / Professional visas are assessed and granted based upon a series of factors, which are designed to indicate the likelihood of becoming economically established in Canada. Each factor is allotted a maximum number of points, and applicants must attain at least 67 points in order to qualify for a Canadian Immigrant Visa.

A brief summary of the selection criteria:

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 clearances as part of the Canadian Immigration application process.

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