From Nominations To PR Foreign Skilled Workers in Canada Edition

After discussing the start-to-finish journey of international students and Canadian skilled immigration through provincial nominee programs in previous editions, we are excited to cover the journey of foreign skilled workers in Canada. 

Foreign skilled workers may directly qualify for Canadian permanent residency based on their education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French, and other factors. They may apply even without a prior job offer from a Canadian employer. 

Here, the focus of the discussion is the prospects and eligibility of foreign skilled workers to secure Canadian skilled immigration and eventually obtain Canadian permanent residency.  

Mapping the Journey of Foreign Skilled Workers in Canada 

1. The prospects of Canadian immigration remain stable amidst a likely global recession.

2. Experts have time and again assured that candidates with high skill levels have good immigration prospects in Canada.

3. Below we discuss the various phases involved in the  journey of Canada immigration for foreign skilled workers.  

PREPARATORY PHASE TO FOREIGN SKILLED WORKERS

1. Begin your online research on the opportunities for immigration as a skilled worker and learn more about Canada. 

2. Identify your skilled work experience in performing the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021. 

3. Skilled work experience in Canada means that you’ve worked in one of the occupations listed as eligible under the new Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) systems: TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, TEER 3. 

4. TEER is equivalent to erstwhile NOC 2016 Skill Level O (Management Jobs), Skill Level A (Professional Jobs that usually require a University Degree), and Skill Level B (Technical Jobs and skilled trade jobs that usually require a College Diploma) 

5. Visit offline job fairs or book a free consultancy to explore your best chances of skilled immigration to Canada.

EXECUTION PHASE

1. First, qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program or Federal Skilled Trades Program. 

2. Next, Create an online Express Entry profile and enter the Express Entry pool. The validity of the profile is 12 months.  

3. Now you may expect an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in the upcoming federal Express Entry draws. 

WAITING PHASE

1. While you’re waiting for nominations, keep your language proficiency tests (English or French) score up-to-date. Scores are valid for two years. 

2. Arrange a proof of funds unless you have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada. 

3. Get your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) done for immigration purposes. It is necessary to show that the education you obtained from your home country is equal to Canadian standards. 

4. Follow the latest immigration updates from genuine online resources. 

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Express Entry Reforms for Foreign Skilled Workers

Foreign skilled workers must meet the minimum requirements for all the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to get nominated under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP):

1. age

2. education

3. work experience

4. whether you have a valid job offer

5. English and/or French language skills

6. adaptability (how well you’re likely to settle here)

Together, the following factors form a 100-point grid used to assess eligibility for the FSWP. The minimum qualifying score required to qualify is 67 points.

Further, the Canada Express Entry system that manages the database of FSWP for permanent residency nominations uses a different Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for the assessment and evaluation of your profile. 

Eligible Occupations for Canadian Skilled Immigration 

Presently, work experience in any of the 359 listed occupations are eligible for direct PR nominations under the Federal Skilled Worker Program of Express Entry. 

You may go to the official NOC website, choose version NOC 2021 Version 1.0, and access the list of 359 occupations under TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, and TEER 3. 

How will CanApprove Help in Immigration? 

Even though a prior self-research is essential, seeking professional guidance is recommended in planning your immigration with clarity and confidence. Visiting a certified Canada Immigration consultant will help make an informed choice on what works best for your situation, budget, and timeframe.

CanApprove is a consultant certified by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) with 25+ years of experience in this field. We are a leading immigration consultant in Dubai and is certified by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Get genuine counselling and documentation support according to the immigration plan. You may consult us even if: 

1. you’ve been rejected previously 

2. you have a potential medical inadmissibility concern 

3. you’re applying through a complex immigration program  

4. you wish to ignore tedious documentation 

5. you may have a unique case in hand. 

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