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A skilled worker is someone who has at least one year of work experience within the past 10 years in one of the occupations listed in either Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

To be accepted as a Skilled Worker, applicants must:

meet the minimum work experience requirements.

prove that they have the funds required for settlement.

earn enough points in the six selection factors to meet the pass mark.

The following categories will help you determine if you can apply as Skilled Worker. You can assess your chances of being accepted. Consult each of the following areas for the current regulations regarding:

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

Skilled workers are people who may become permanent residents because they have the ability to become economically established in Canada.

You must meet the following minimum work experience requirements to allow you to apply as a skilled worker:

You must have at least one year of full-time work experience. You must have been paid for this work.

Your work experience must be in the category of Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC).

You must have had this experience within the last 10 years.

Proof of Funds

The Government of Canada does not provide financial support to new skilled worker immigrants. You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to support your family. You will need to provide proof of your funds when you submit your application for immigration.

The amount of money that you need to have to support your family is determined by the size of your family, the required funds are equal to or greater than the amount listed below for each family size:

Number of Family Members	Funds Required(in Canadian dollars)
1	$10,168
2	$12,659
3	$15,563
4	$18,895
5	$21,431
6	$24,170
7 or more	$26,910
Exception	If you have arranged employment approved by HRSDC, you do not have to meet these financial requirements

Six Selection Factors and Pass Mark

This table shows how points are awarded in the six selection factors.

Factor One: Education	Maximum 25
You have a Master's Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	25
You have two or more university degrees at the bachelor's level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	22
You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	22
You have a two-year university degree at the bachelor's level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	20
You have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	20
You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor's level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	15
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	15
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	12
You completed high school.	5
Factor Two: Official Languages	Maximum 24
1st Official Language
High proficiency (per ability)	4
Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
Basic proficiency (per ability)	1 to maximum of 2
No proficiency	0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities)	16
2nd Official Language
High proficiency (per ability)	2
Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
Basic proficiency (per ability)	1 to maximum of 2
No proficiency	0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities)	8
Factor Three: Experience	Maximum 21
1 year	15
2 year	17
3 year	19
4 year	21
Factor Four: Age	Maximum 10
21 to 49 years at time of application	10
Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21
Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada	Maximum 10
You have a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) confirmed offer of permanent employment.	10
You are applying from within Canada and have a temporary work permit that is:
HRDC confirmed, including sectoral confirmations; or	10
HRDC confirmation exempt under NAFTA, GATS, CCFTA, or significant economic benefit (i.e. intra-company transferee.)	10
Factor Six: Adaptability	Maximum 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education	3-5
Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada	5
Minimum two years full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada	5
Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor	5
Family relationship in Canada	5
Total	Maximum 100
Pass Mark	67

Please click the Free Instant On-line Self-Assessment to see how many points you would earn in the six selection factors explained above. This will help you to determine which person (you or your spouse) would earn the most points. The person who would earn the most points should apply as the principal applicant.

Will You Qualify?

If your score is the same or higher than the pass mark, then you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. After reading the information on our Web site, if you wish to apply for immigration, please contact us

If your score is less than the pass mark, you are not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Worker. We recommend that either you improve your language ability or try for arranged employment in Canada. We can assist you in getting the arranged employment in Canada.

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