Skilled Worker Class Immigration

Canada values the skills and experiences that foreign professionals and workers bring with them. Check to see if your skills and experience qualify you to come to Canada as a skilled migrant or skilled worker.

Skilled workers are people whose education and work experience will help them find work and make a home for themselves as Canadian citizens. As there is a great demand for skilled workers in Canada so getting a work visa or Canada immigration visa is a straightforward process for the professional whose skills and experience is in demand.

The following categories will help you determine if you can apply as Skilled Worker. You can assess your chances of being accepted. Consult each of the following areas for the current regulations regarding:

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
Check to see if your experience qualifies you to immigrate as a Skilled Worker according to the Canadian National Occupation Classification Matrix.

Jobs on the list of restricted occupations cannot be used as work experience on your application.

Proof of Funds:
You must have enough money to support your family for six months after you arrive in Canada. Check to see if you meet the financial requirements.

Language Skills:
Language skills are an important factor in the selection process. Points are given for your ability in one or both of Canada's official languages, English and French. Learn about the:

• Two options to document your language abilities
• Approved language tests
• Canadian Language Benchmarks

Six Selection Factors and Pass Mark:

• Applications are assessed on six selection factors and a points system
• Read about the six selection factors for Skilled Workers
• You must have at least one year of full-time work experience. You must have been paid for this work.
• Your work experience must be in the category of Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B on the Canadian National Occupational
• Classification (NOC)
• You must have had this experience within the last 10 years

Learn about how the points system works:
The Skilled Worker Visa for Canada is the most popular way of immigration to Canada. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa points selection system requires a pass mark of 67 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors including age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability.

Check the current pass mark for applications.