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Canadian Immigration Programs for Skilled and Professional Workers
The great majority of immigrants to Canada enter the country through policies that encourage economic immigration. According to Canada’s immigration goals for 2021–2023, the country will accept close to 200,000 new economic immigrants annually. This implies that there are numerous opportunities for non-Canadians with the necessary skills to fill labor shortages in the country’s economy.
Programs of immigration with the intention of enhancing the Canadian economy are referred to as economic immigration. Most economic immigration initiatives focus on luring talented workers to Canada. In Canada, skilled professionals can fill labor market gaps and establish long-lasting careers that support the country’s economy. Qualified candidates get permanent residence status in Canada under skilled worker immigration programs, which are permanent resident programs.
Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages applications for three significant federal skilled worker immigration programs using the Express Entry system.
- Canadian Experience Class(CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
Additionally, many provinces run Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) streams. Applicants who qualify for one of the Express Entry-managed programs are required to register with the Express Entry pool.
Irrespective of the program for which they are qualified, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is then used to award a score to each Express Entry candidate based on their characteristics. This rating is determined by a number of factors, including age, school, language ability, employment history, and ties to Canada.
In recurring Express Entry drawings, invitations to register for permanent residence are given to the top-scoring applicants. Processing timeframes after being invited can be as quick as six months.
Federal Skilled Worker
All applicants for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program are required to have at least one year of employment in a skilled job. For foreign nationals residing outside of Canada, nevertheless, this program may be the best immigration choice since it does not necessitate a relationship with Canada. Please be aware that the program has stringent eligibility rules including age, level of education, job experience, and language ability.
Federal Skilled Trades
The Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program requires applicants to have at least two years of professional experience in a skilled craft.
The last five years must have passed since this experience was attained. Additionally, qualified candidates must possess either a certificate of accreditation in their skilled profession from a Canadian province or territorial authority or an offer of full-time work for a job lasting at least a year.
Canadian Experience Class
A certain amount of Canadian experience is required for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), a program for economic immigration. Applicants must possess at least 12 months of recent, full-time, skilled job experience that was accomplished in Canada. For foreign nationals without this Canadian experience, this program is not an option.
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Provincial Nominee Programs for Skilled Workers
The territories and provinces of Canada run special immigration schemes tailored to their particular demographic and economic needs.
Programs for provincial nominees are known as these (PNPs). There are many options available for skilled employees because many of these programs are aimed at filling labor shortfalls in the provinces and territories.
Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration
Particularly when contrasted with the other provinces and territories, the province of Quebec preserves a large amount of independence and control over its visa regulations and procedures. Because of this, Quebec runs independent immigration programs that are not part of the federal Express Entry program.
There are two steps involved in submitting an application for permanent residence through the province of Quebec. To obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec, one must first appeal to the Quebec government.
Quebec Experience Program
Skilled workers must reside in Quebec and have undergone 12 months of full-time, skilled professional experience there during the past two years in order to be eligible for the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) program. Although the program processes applications more quickly than Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW), it also has tougher qualifying restrictions.
Quebec skilled Worker
Given that it does not generally necessitate a link to Quebec, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSW) program may be an option for skilled individuals who reside outside of Quebec. The QSW program uses a points system to evaluate applicants and determine who is eligible for the program. Candidates that are interested must use the Arrima Portal to register an electronic Expression of Interest (EOI).
Work Permits
The pursuit of a temporary work visa can be of interest to skilled workers who wish to work in Canada but are ineligible for an established immigration scheme. The candidate’s qualification for immigration programs for permanent resident status may be improved by professional experience obtained while on a temporary permit to work. Candidates typically need an offer of employment from a Canadian company in order to get a working visa.