Economic Visa
Economic & Skilled
Federal Skilled Worker
You must prove that you have worked continuously for at least 1 year in National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 in the last 10 years;
Language: You must take approved language tests in English or French for Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. Your minimum score in all the four abilities must be at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7.
Education: You must have your highest educational credentials assessed if you studied outside Canada.
If you meet the minimum requirements above, your application will further be assessed for eligibility based on: age, education, work experience, English or French Language and adaptability.
Your profile will be entered into the pool where it will be ranked. Your chances of being given an Invitation to Apply (ITA) will depend on your score. The highest score is 1,200. The more you are close to it, the better your chances.
Federal Skilled Trade
This is another component of Express Entry. It is for skilled workers qualified in a skilled trade and who want to become permanent residents in Canada. To be eligible, you must meet all the minimum requirements in the eligible trade category:
- Work Experience: You must have a least 2 years of full-time work experience (or same number of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the last 5 years.
- Job Requirement: You must meet the requirements for the skilled trade (except when you need a certificate of qualification).
- Language: You must take approved language tests in English or French for Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. Your minimum score in Speaking and Listening should be Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 5) while Reading and Writing should be CLB 4.
- Valid Job Offer: You must have a valid job offer of full time job for at least 1 year or a certificate of qualification issued in Canada. Your profile will be entered into the pool where it will be ranked. Your chances of being given an Invitation to Apply (ITA) will depend on your score.
Canadian Experience Program
This is the 3rd component of Express Entry. It is for skilled workers that have qualifying Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER groups 0, 1, 2 or 3. To qualify for this class, you must meet all the following minimum requirements:
- Skilled Work Experience: You must prove that you have worked legally and continuously for at least 1 year full-time (or equivalent in part-time) in NOC TEER groups 0, 1, 2 or 3. in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Language: You must take approved language tests in English or French for Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Most of the provinces and territories in Canada operate their own Nomination programs. Some of these programs are linked to the Federal Express Entry. Nomination by a province greatly improves the chances of an applicant getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA). PNPs are demand based, which implies that they select candidates based on the jobs in demand in the province. NOC categories are in NOC TEER group 0, 1, 2 or 3. The provinces use factors such as age, adaptability, education, work experience and job offer to rank applicants and determine their suitability or eligibility.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
This program runs in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, New Foundland and Labrador as well as Prince Edward Island, collectively known as Atlantic Canada. This program is for foreign workers who have job offers from companies in Atlantic Canada. It is also for international students who want to stay in the Atlantic Canada after they graduate. There are 3 programs under the Pilot from which eligible applicants can choose.
Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
This is a community driven program. It is for skilled workers who want to settle in the participating communities. Applicant must meet the IRCC eligibility requirements as well as those of the community they intend to reside in. The applicant must also have a valid job offer with an employer in the participating community. The job offer is submitted to the community who will recommend you after which, you can apply for permanent residence.
Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
To qualify for this pilot, you need to have Canadian work experience for at least 1 year, in an eligible occupation within an eligible industry. You also need to possess a job offer. In addition, you must have a minimum of CLB 4 in all the abilities and at least a high school diploma.
LMIA
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): Most temporary workers require positive or neutral LMIA before they can apply for a work permit. The LMIA is issued by Economic and Social Development Canada (ESDC), a federal department. It is an opinion that permits an officer to evaluate the impact that a permanent job to a foreign worker will have on the Canadian economy. Several factors including remunerations, condition of work, skills and knowledge transfer, availability of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to do the work, are considered when the application is being reviewed. A positive LMIA means that, hiring a foreign worker will have useful impact on the Canadian labour market.
Citizenship
A PR can transmute into a citizen after a specific period, meeting the residency obligation and eligibility. An application for grant of citizenship must be submitted to become a citizen. A child born to a Canadian citizen can also become a Canadian citizen jus sanguinis. Also, a child born in Canada or inside a carriage (plane or ship) already in the Canadian air or waters is a Canadian citizen.
PR card renewal and PRTD
A PR can renew their card when it expires. They can also replace the card when it is lost.
Permanent Resident Travel Documents (PRTD): In cases where a permanent resident has lost their card and they are outside Canada, they can have PRTD processed for them to come to Canada.
