Professionals & Skill Workers
The Canadian Express Entry is a program that allows skilled workers into Canada with a PR (Permanent Resident) status. It was introduced on 1st January 2015 with simple and relaxed qualifying criteria that help both the skilled workers and the Canadian economy. Thousands of skilled workers have taken benefits of the simple and quick program. Another benefit and striking feature of this program is that there is no capping on the number of applications to be accepted. All the occupations are listed and covered under O, A & B under NOC – National Occupation Classification list.
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Federal Trade Program
Canada, with the federal and provincial programs, has led to its high immigration rates and high influx of new immigrants every year. The economic opportunities and superior education are the prime factors which have made Canada a preferred destination amongst immigrants. The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for people who are qualified trade workers and wish to migrate to Canada permanently. Developed in 2013, the Federal Skilled Trades Program now runs through the Canadian Express Entry system.
Eligibility Criteria for FSTC
There are several factors that govern an applicant’s eligibility for the program. In order to qualify for the Permanent Residence (PR) Visa under FSTC, the aspirant must meet the following conditions:
- At least 2 years of full-time experience in the skilled trade within 5 years before you apply. Part-time work also meets the requirements if it adds up to two years.
- Proficiency in English or French required, enough to meet the thresholds – Canadian Level benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening and CLB 4 for reading and writing.
- Willingness to live in any state except Quebec.
- Having an offer of employment in Canada for at least one year or a certificate of qualification from a provincial body.
The government allows a total influx of 3000 applicants each year under this program and a sub-cap of 100 is applied to some occupations. The occupations are classified as National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0 (zero), A, B, C and D. The main sectors of the economy that offer employment services are:
- Industrial
- Maintenance and Equipment operations
- Transport
- Manufacturing
- Processing
- Agriculture and Production
- Electrical and Construction
- Cooks and Chefs
- Bakers and Butchers
Since the FSTC program is managed by the Express Entry system, the applicant must first get a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) and become ranked amongst the candidates in the Express Entry pool.
Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) For Immigration To Qubec
The Quebec immigration selection system focuses on identifying candidates with a potential to become economically established in Qubec. The system of assessment for applicants (who ought to be skilled workers) wishing to reside in any city or region within the province of Quebec differs from the one designed for assessing those who wish to settle elsewhere in Canada.
Quebec's Expression of Interest System
In a bid to streamline the processing of QSWP applications, a new Expression of Interest System for Qubec was implemented with effect from August 2, 2018. Under the new system, the first step in the application process for immigration to the province of Qubec will be a declaration by interested individuals expressing their interest in applying to the program which entails entering a profile in the Quebec Expression of Interest Bank.
Quebec Skilled Worker Program Eligibility
A Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) is issued to applicants who are successful under QSWP. Such applicants can then apply to the Government of Canada for permanent residence. Thereafter, as part of the approval process, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will conduct a medical and criminal background check.
Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Factors
The Quebec Immigration selection factors have been described below:-
- Your education can fetch you up to 14 points (scoring a minimum of 2 points in this factor is mandatory).
- Your area of training can help you score up to 12 points.
- A validated employment offer could mean scoring up to 14 points.
- Work experience could garner up to 8 points.
- Your age could get you up to 16 points.
- Up to 22 points for language proficiency.
- Stay and family in Quebec could earn up to 8 points.
- Up to 8 points for Spouse/Common-law partner Characteristics.
- The presence of accompanying children could mean getting up to 8 points.
- Finally, there’s 1 point for financial self-sufficiency.
Only scoring enough points in the aforementioned factors will let you qualify for a CSQ. For single (unmarried) applicants, a score of at least 50 points and for applicants with a spouse or a common-law partner, a score of at least 59 points is mandatory.
Besides, an applicant must furnish only certified true copies of many of the documents required for applying to QSWP.
Federal Trade Program
Canada, with the federal and provincial programs, has led to its high immigration rates and high influx of new immigrants every year. The economic opportunities and superior education are the prime factors which have made Canada a preferred destination amongst immigrants. The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for people who are qualified trade workers and wish to migrate to Canada permanently. Developed in 2013, the Federal Skilled Trades Program now runs through the Canadian Express Entry system.
Eligibility Criteria for FSTC
There are several factors that govern an applicant’s eligibility for the program. In order to qualify for the Permanent Residence (PR) Visa under FSTC, the aspirant must meet the following conditions:
- At least 2 years of full-time experience in the skilled trade within 5 years before you apply. Part-time work also meets the requirements if it adds up to two years.
- Proficiency in English or French required, enough to meet the thresholds – Canadian Level benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening and CLB 4 for reading and writing.
- Willingness to live in any state except Quebec.
- Having an offer of employment in Canada for at least one year or a certificate of qualification from a provincial body.
The government allows a total influx of 3000 applicants each year under this program and a sub-cap of 100 is applied to some occupations. The occupations are classified as National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0 (zero), A, B, C and D. The main sectors of the economy that offer employment services are:
- Industrial
- Maintenance and Equipment operations
- Transport
- Manufacturing
- Processing
- Agriculture and Production
- Electrical and Construction
- Cooks and Chefs
- Bakers and Butchers
Since the FSTC program is managed by the Express Entry system, the applicant must first get a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) and become ranked amongst the candidates in the Express Entry pool.