There are several benefits of acquiring permanent residency over staying on temporary student visa or work permit. Canada tops as the most favourable country of immigrants who wish to pursue healthy-wealthy lifestyle. Immigrants from every corner of the country apply for PR in Canada to enjoy rights, privileges, perks of being a Canadian Citizen.
The first stepping stone to gain Permanent Residency in Canada is to stay on temporary work permit, after which there are various ways to become a permanent resident. One of them being under Federal Skilled Worker Program (abbreviated as “FSW”). People apply to this program through a new system called Express Entry.
Who is Federal Skilled Worker?
Skilled workers are chosen based on their ability to become economically established in Canada. Education, work experience and proficiency in English are some basic things taken into consideration to claim an immigrant as Federal Skilled Worker.
Minimum Requirements:
Skilled Worker Experience:
- You have worked for at least one year (1,560 hours total/30 hours per week)
- You have been duly paid for your work. Unpaid internships don’t count
- You have been in the same job (under same field) for 10 years
- You are Skill type 0, or Skill levels A or B of 2011 NOC (National Occupational Classification)
- You may be eligible under this program if your Canadian employer has made an offer of permanent employment
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Permanent Residency in Canada requires certain evidence of Language Ability:
You must have minimum language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 to obtain permanent residency in Canada and take a test that serves as a proof of your english proficiency that is approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) .
Educational Eligibility Criteria:
- You ought to be in possession of Canadian high school or post-secondary certificate or degree or diploma
- You should have a foreign completed credential
- An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an agency approved by CIC.
There are additional three factors that help to approve of you under Federal Skilled Worker if you meet minimum requirements above listed.
- Your age
- Whether you have a valid job offer
- Your adaptability to settle in Canada
Proof of funds:
If you are applying for PR in Canada from your own Country, you would need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and/or your family.
If you apply while you are currently on work permit in Canada, immigration authorities will check if you have a valid job offer.