Federal Skilled Workers (Independent Immigrants)
Most independent immigrants are skilled workers, who are expected to have the skills, education, work experience, language ability and other qualities needed to participate in the Canadian labour market. To be accepted as a skilled worker applicants must:

* Meet the minimum work experience requirements
* Prove that they have the funds required for settlement
* Earn enough points in the six selection factors to meet the pass mark of 67 points
* 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;
o approved language tests; and
o Canadian Language Benchmarks.

In order to qualify for 67 points an applicant should have the following:

* Age 21-49
* Who has a bachelor's degree/Master's degree
* Who can speak, write, listen and read English fluently
* Who has at least 4 years work experience
* Who has a relative in Canada who is landed immigrant or Canadian citizen
* Who has a spouse with Bachelor's degree
* Who has the required funds to settle in Canada.

Funds Required to Settle in Canada

All independent applicants must also prove that they have enough money to support themselves and their dependents for at least six months after they arrive in Canada. The Government of Canada provides no financial support to new independent immigrants. You should research the cost of living in the region of Canada where you intend to live. You should take with you as much money as possible to make your initial establishment easier. You will be required to show proof of your funds.
Amount required (Show Money)

Whether or not the skilled worker has been awarded the minimum number of required points, an officer may substitute for the criteria set out in subsection (1) their evaluation of the likelihood of the ability of the skilled worker to become economically established in Canada if the number of points awarded is not a sufficient indicator of whether the skilled worker may become economically established in Canada.

In addition, an applicant must have at least one year of full-time work experience in the category of Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification, within the last 10 years and show enough funds to establish in Canada.

Prospective immigrants are generally required to submit the following documents:

* IMMIGRANT APPLICATION FORMS
* IDENTITY/MARRIAGE INFORMATION
* CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
* TRAVEL/PASSPORT DOCUMENTS
* PROOF OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIP IN CANADA
* EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION INFORMATION
* PROOF OF LANGUAGE ABILITY
* PROOF OF FUNDS
* POLICE CERTIFICATES
* GOVERNMENTAL FEE PAYMENT

Skilled workers are expected to have the skills, education, work experience, language ability and other qualities needed to find a job in Canada. Though those do not guarantee an immigrant a job in Canada they can secure successful immigration to Canada.
Most skilled worker applicants are required to attend a selection interview with an immigration officer. Such interviews are held to ensure the information in the application is accurate, to verify documentation, and to help applicants relocate to Canada. Interview waivers are granted at the discretion of the immigration officials.
Should you wish to undertake the process of applying to Canada as a skilled worker, and would like to retain the professional services of Can-Phil to assist you, please complete our client profile form.
If you have any questions, you may also contact us through our online enquiry.

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