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| Canada Family PR/Federal Skilled Worker Visa |
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The skilled worker class for Canadian permanent residence provides a route to Canadian immigration and permanent residency status for workers with desirable skills. Skilled migration to Canada depends on certain parameters and an applicant must score threshold points (67 points) under a points based assessment. If you do not qualify for this route to live and work in Canada permanently, you may be able to apply for a Canadian visa of an alternative class. |
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As a Canada-returned Lawyer, we can help you to determine which of the range of visas for Canada and Canadian work permits available is the right option for you. We provide everything you will require for your relocation to Canada, immigration expertise, detailed information on the processes of immigration and post landing services with job assistance. |
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Applying for a Canadian skilled worker visa allows full access to the domestic job market without the need for a sponsoring employer, a Canadian work permit or a specific job offer. Unlike Canadian visit visas, often referred to as Tourist visas for Canada, this permanent Canadian visa for immigration places no restrictions whatsoever on working in the country. The company-specific conditions of Canadian working permits are by-passed and candidates are free to work without constraint, with the status of a permanent Canadian resident. After three years in the country a successful applicant may become a Canadian citizen. |
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| The Points System - Education |
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For the Canadian Skilled Working visa , points are allocated based on your highest level of achievement AND the number of years you have spent in full time education. |
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- Masters degree or PhD = 17 years of full-time study
= 25 Points
- Two or more Bachelor's degrees = 15 years full-time study
= 22 Points
- Three year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship = 15 years full-time study
= 22 Points
- Bachelor's degree = 15 years full-time study = 20 Points
- Two year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship = 14 years full-time Study
= 20 Points
- 10th + three years degree/diploma = 13 years full-time study
= 15 Points
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Canadian immigration visas of this kind award points for language proficiency in either English or French. Bilingual candidates should nominate one of the two languages as their " first language ". |
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- Speaking
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- Writing
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A maximum of four points per ability area for the first language and two points per ability area for the second language. |
- Maximum points for proficiency in first language = 16
- Maximum points for proficiency in second language = 8
- Overall maximum points achievable in language proficiency = 24
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| Please note : Applicants not born in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or USA will be required to sit the International English Language Testing System exam |
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| Work Experience |
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| Points will be awarded for the number of years in full time paid work. |
- 4 years = 21 Points
- 3 years = 19 Points
- 2 years = 17 Points
- 1 year = 15 Points
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| Age |
- Points are also given to candidates based on their age.
- The maximum obtainable in this category is 10 and this applies to applicants aged between 21 and 49.
- Two points are deducted for every year outside this range and Canadian visas of this class do not award any points to applicants under 17 or beyond 53 years of age.
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| Pre-arranged Employment |
- This type of Canadian immigration service does not require a specific job offer, as is the case with a permit to work in Canada, but an applicant can be awarded extra points if a job is in place.
- 10 points are added to your total for a job offer approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) whether you are already in the country on a temporary work permit or applying externally.
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| Adaptability |
- In Canada, immigration visa applications of this kind can accumulate extra points for a range of factors related to you and your family's ability to adapt to life in Canada.
- Your spouse or common-law partner's education may be worth between 3-5 points. In addition 5 points are available if you or your partner have completed a 2 year post secondary educational course in Canada and another 5 if either of you has worked for a least 1 year in full time employment on a valid Canadian working permit.
- Finally you may be eligible for a further 5 points if you or your partner has a relative who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada.
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| Dependants |
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As suggested in the eligibility criteria, a Canadian visa application of this type does make provision for your partner and/or dependent children to join you in the country. Spouse immigration to Canada permits your husband or wife to move with you along with any unmarried children under the age of 22.
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| Settlement |
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These visas are intended as a route to settlement in Canada and accordingly successful applications for migration to Canada will be granted permanent residence in Canada. |
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| Canada Study Visa |
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Applying for a visa to study in Canada provides an opportunity to learn in one of the most vibrant and exciting locations in the world. Each year around 130,000 students choose to conduct their studies in the country. |
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| Canadian student visas will give you the benefit of working on campus, and whilst living in Canada, visas of this kind enable you to submit an application for a student visa extension whilst you are already in the country. |
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Currently a full time student qualifies for 1 to 3 years of work permit once the study is over. Subsequently he can also apply for Permanent Residency. |
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| Eligibility |
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| Applications for student visas should be submitted as soon as possible once you have received an acceptance letter from the educational institution. |
| To submit a Canadian visa application of this kind you will need to satisfy the following criteria : |
- You must be in possession of an acceptance letter from the school or educational institution which you will attend.
- You must provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to pay school fees and to reside in close proximity to the school.
- You must be able to demonstrate that it is your intention to return to your home country when your studies are complete.
- You may be required to pass a medical exam.
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| Canada Work Permit |
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A work permit for Canada or Canadian work visa is a temporary Canadian immigration policy which allows a worker to migrate to Canada to fill a specific position in a particular company. |
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In Canada, work permits are not intended as a route to settlement and applications for visas of this kind are designed to help Canadian employers who are finding it difficult to fill positions with Canadian permanent residents or Canadian citizens. |
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Applying for a Canadian working permit makes provision for working in Canada without the need to undergo a point based assessment. In Canada, skilled worker visas and Canadian business visas require certain point threshold to be met in order to qualify. |
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Canadian work permits allow you to work in the country; however, they are dependent upon a job offer from a sponsoring company. |
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Working permits are not transferable, although you can apply for a Canadian visa for immigration of another type during your stay. Whilst in Canada, immigration status can only be altered in this way so long as your permit is still valid. |
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| Eligibility |
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A permit for working in Canada rests upon a written job offer from an employer. |
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Once you have received such an offer, in most cases it is then subject to confirmation by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) who will assess the likely impact of employing a foreign national in the position in question, to ensure that the employment is genuine and that it will not impact negatively on the domestic labour market. |
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| HRSDC |
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Once HRSDC confirms that job offers may be filled by foreign nationals, applicants may request Canadian working permits from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). |
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Foreign workers seeking to work in Quebec will also require authorization from the Quebec immigration authorities. |
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Employers sponsoring a foreign national for a work visa in this way are responsible for ensuring that the candidate is in possession of the necessary permits and that they adhere to the appropriate conditions and limitations. |
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| Dependents |
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In Canada, visas of this type make provision for marriage immigration and spouse immigration on a temporary basis, and your husband, wife, or common-law partner and dependent children may join you. |
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| Canada Visitor/Tourist Visa |
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Canadian visas of this type are required for nationals of some countries who wish to temporarily live in Canada in order to visit their relatives/friends/business associates and on tour purposes |
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A Canadian temporary resident visa , often referred to as a tourist visa or visitor visa for Canada, is a temporary Canadian immigration option allowing tourists to visit Canada for a maximum of six months. |
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A travel visa of this kind is required by nationals of some countries when visiting the country. |
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In Canada, visit visas of this kind are not intended as a route to settlement and do not offer permanent residence or the opportunity to apply for Canadian citizenship. |
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Visiting visas are issued on the understanding that you will not be permitted to work, and that you will depart on or before the expiry of your tourist/visitor visa. |
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| Benefits |
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Applying for a Canadian visit visa is the appropriate method if you wish to enter the country purely for the purpose of visiting. |
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Visitor visas are the popular route for over 35 million visitors each year and will allow you to stay for a period of up to six months. |
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Applications for visit visas can be submitted for one of three categories. |
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| Single entry Canada Visitor Visa |
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This category allows you to visit Canada once for the duration of no more than six months. |
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However, once in the country you can apply for a Canadian visa extension so long as you do so no later than 30 days before the expiry of the original document. |
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| Multiple Entry Canada Visitor Visa |
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Under this category, you may enter and depart on several occasions during the validity of the Canadian travel visa. |
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In this case, you will need to specify the length of time you require. The length of time subsequently awarded will be decided by an issuing case officer. |
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| Transit Canada Visa |
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The third category is intended for people entering the country en route to another destination who will be spending no longer than 48 hours in the country. |
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| Eligibility Criteria |
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In order to meet the eligibility requirements for a visiting visa, you will need to demonstrate that you : |
- Possess sufficient funds to support you and your family for the duration of your visit.
- Do not intend to seek or undertake employment.
- Have no criminal record and intend to abide by the laws of the country.
- Pose no security risk.
- You may also be required to complete a medical examination.
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| Working and studying in Canada |
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Whilst in the country on any of the above tourist visas it is not permitted to undertake employment. |
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If you wish to work during your time in the country, you will need an accompanying Canadian work permit. You may study so long as the course is short term and will not exceed the six months expiry date. |
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| Spouses and Dependants |
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Spouse immigration or fiancé immigration are not specifically provided for under this route and your spouse, common law partner and dependent children over 18 years of age will need to apply for their own visiting visas and meet the appropriate criteria. |
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| AEO HRDC Letter |
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Arranged Employment Letter qualifies principal applicant for 10 additional points and the application gets priority in processing time. It is also an useful tool to meet point deficiency for applicant who have less experience and moderate language proficiency. |
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| Skilled workers and professionals : Who can apply—Selection factors |
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In some situations, you can be awarded selection points for a job that you have arranged before applying to come to Canada as a skilled worker. Determine your points based on the chart below |
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| You currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit |
Your work permit is valid at the time
of the ermanent resident visa
application and at the time the visa
is issued.
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Your employer has made an offer to
employ you on an
indeterminate basis if the permanent resident visa is issued |
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| You currently work in Canada in a job that is exempt from confirmation by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) under an international agreement or a significant benefit category (for example, an intra-company transferee). |
Your work permit is valid at the time of your application for a permanent resident visa and at the time the visa is issued.
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Your employer has made an offer to employ you on an indeterminate basis if your permanent resident visa is issued. |
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| You do not currently have a work permit and you do not intend to work in Canada before you have been issued a permanent resident visa. |
You have a full-time job offer that has been approved by HRSDC.
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Your employer has made an offer to give you a permanent job if your permanent resident visa is issued.
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You meet all required Canadian licensing or regulatory standards associated with the job. |
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Note : You cannot arrange for an HRSDC confirmation of a job offer. Your employer must do this. |
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| Arranged Employment |
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Arranged Employment, as a selection factor, awards points in the case that a Canadian employer satisfies Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) that a bona-fide offer of skilled employment exists for a candidate upon becoming a permanent resident of Canada. |
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| The main advantage of Arranged Employment is that it greatly reduces the delays inherent in the Permanent Residency application process. However, the applicant cannot come to live and work in Canada until the Canada Immigration Visa is issued. |
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| Canada Immigration Criteria > Arranged Employment |
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The principal applicant is awarded 10 points in this factor under any of the following circumstances :
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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) confirmed permanent offer of employment |
10 points |
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Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is validated by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations |
10 points |
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Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is exempt from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or significant benefit. |
10 points |
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| Pre and Post Interview Rejection |
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There are several cases where applications are rejected on pre and post interview basis on account of erroneous assessment. In such cases, there is a provision to make an application for re-assessment and review of such rejection. We can provide our expertise service to re-open such files for judicious assessment. We can help you to make proper presentations to re-open your case with better prospects of positive outcome. |
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| For direct inquiries please call: +91 - 9825545705 |
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