Skilled workers are people who can become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to establish economically in Canada. An applicant is assessed on six selection factors and is allotted points on the selection criteria.
Please note that with the amendment of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations followed by new instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada in November 2008, only those applications can be processed which falls under following criteria:
(THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE ON APPLICATIONS WHICH WERE SUBMITTED BEFORE FEBURARY 27,2008)
1. Applicants who have an Arranged Employment Offer (AEO),
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2. Applicants who are skilled workers and have at least one (1) year of experience in any of following occupations:
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Restaurant and Food Service Managers
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Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
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Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
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Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
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Biologists and Related Scientists
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Architects
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Specialist Physicians
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General Practitioners and Family Physicians
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Dentists
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Pharmacists
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Physiotherapists
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Registered Nurses
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Medical Radiation Technologists
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Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
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Licensed Practical Nurses
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Psychologists
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Social Workers
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Chefs & Cooks
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Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
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Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
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Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
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Industrial Electricians & Plumbers
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Welders & Related Machine Operators
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Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
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Crane Operators
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Drillers & Blasters — Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
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Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
If an applicant meets the above mentioned criteria then he/she will be assesed on the basis of the following selection grid.
| Education | Maximum 25 points |
| Ability in English and/or French | Maximum 24 points |
| Experience | Maximum 21 points |
| Age | Maximum 10 points |
| Arranged employment in Canada | Maximum 10 points |
| Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
| Total | Maximum 100 points |
| Pass mark | 67 points |
- If your score is the same or higher than the pass mark, then you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker.
- If your score is lower than the pass mark, you are not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. We recommend that you do not apply at this time.
- However, you can still apply if you believe other factors would show that you are able to establish yourself in Canada and support your dependents. Send a detailed letter with your application explaining why you think you are able to become economically established in Canada. Include any documents that support your claim.
Note: If you are married or have a common-law partner and if he/she is able to secure more points based on the selection grid, then we suggest you to make him/her a principle applicant on the application.
