This is one of the popular immigration programs to Canada admitted through the express entry system. Every year this category has the highest allotted numbers among eighty plus immigration programs administered in Canada.
Candidates are assessed on six major factors.These factors are age, education, work experience, language, arranged employment and adaptability. In order to qualify under this program, candidate must score 67 points out of 100.
For the language, you need minimum of CLB 7 in all modules.The acceptable language is IELTS General Training or CELPIP for English Language and TEF or TCF for French.
For work experience, the applications being considered are NOC 0-Managerial Occupations, NOC A-Professional Occupations and NOC B-Skilled Technical Occupations which must be 1-year continuous Full-time position or Part time (15hrs/Week) of 2 continuous years in the last 10 years.
Score is awarded under the age factor with 18-35 years earning 12 points, 36 years earn 11 points with decreasing order in points as the applicant gets older.
Proof of funds for the principal applicant and accompanying or non accompanying family member is required. Additional points can be earned for spouse or partner’s language level or study or work in Canada. Point is earned if the applicant or spouse has relatives (parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle, niece and nephew) in Canada.
Arranged employment gives additional point if applicant works in Canada under temporary work permit or currently work in Canada under LMIA exempt or have a job offer from Canadian employer.
Candidates are advised to act quickly as number of intakes under this program is controlled by instructions of our immigration minister and changes frequently occur without notice.