This immigration category falls in one of the most applied for category, and indeed,
allows the majority of permanent residents into Canada. Applicants applying for
this category of immigration are assessed on a point based selection system and
to be eligible for a permanent residence status the applicant must achieve a maximum
of 67 points. Immigrants applying for this category are assessed on the following
criteria and depending on the number of points they earn out of 100, they accepted
for entry into Canada:
|
CRITERIA |
MAXIMUM POINTS |
|
Age |
10 |
|
Education |
25 |
|
Language |
24 |
|
Work Experience |
21 |
|
Arranged Employement |
10 |
|
Adaptability |
10 |
|
TOTAL POINTS |
100 |
A person applying under this category is expected to have at least one year of full
time work experience within the last ten years in one of the occupations listed
in either Skill Type 0 or Skill level A or B of the National Occupational Classification
(NOC). The NOC was developed by department of Human Resources and Social Development
Canada. The NOC is divided into five categories:
|
Skill Type -0 |
Managerial |
|
Skill Level-A |
Professional |
|
Skill Level-B |
Skilled and technical |
|
Skill Level-C |
Intermediate and clerical |
|
Skill Level-D |
Elemental and laborers |
Only experience in Skill Type 0 or Skill levels A or B are considered relevant for
applicants in the Independent/Skilled Work Class.
Furthermore, you and your dependents ( if applicable), must pass the medical examinations
and background checks before a visa can be issued to you, whether or not they are
accompanying you. All, your dependents have to be mentioned in your application
form.
Furthermore, you are required to provide an evidence of your funds when applying,
for example, your bank statement indicating your past transactions and current balance.
An independent applicant must have at least CAD $17,800.00 plus about CAD $3,500.00
for each dependent (spouse or child) to support yourself after landing in Canada.
This requirement can be relaxed by Visa Officers if you have a job waiting for you
or your spouse in Canada or if you have a relative who will offer you a room and
financial help until locating employment.
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