CANADA VISA INFO.

WHY CANADA?

Planning to immigrate to a well-developed and advanced country? Canada can be a good option for you! Canada is among the leading immigration destinations of the world. Canada receives more than two lakh immigrants every year. It is a great place to live, study and work. By area, Canada is the globe’s second largest country. Canada is one of the most developed nations and thus, has a strong economy. In fact, the US has ranked Canada as one the best places to live on earth.


MAJOR ROUTES TO CANADA

Skilled Workers : young professionals who have high qualification and proficient language skills (in English or French) can immigrate to Canada as Skilled Workers. In addition, Software Specialists and Business Immigrants have to follow a unique set of rules to Immigrate to Canada.

Family Members : Relatives of the well-settled individuals who are already staying in Canada can immigration to Canada.

Working Holiday Program :  Migrants who fall in the age group of 18-30 years can go to Canada and work there for a specific time period.


CANADA IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS FOR VARIOUS ROUTES

Skilled Worker Visa Category : Skilled Worker Visa Program is a popular immigration system. People with high education and experience prefer to apply under this plan.

Business Immigrants Visa Category : For those who want to go to Canada for trade/ business are eligible under this program.

Family Reunion and Refugee Programs : Approximately 40 percent of the annual immigrants to Canada apply under this program.


POINT BASED SYSTEM: CANADA SKILLED WORKER IMMIGRATION 

Canada Skilled Worker Immigration is a point based system which Canada employs to check the eligibility of an applicant. As per this system, a candidate must score at least 67 points to clear the threshold of requirements. Points are given depending on various factors:

Factor 1 : Education : Maximum 25 points are Awarded

Factor 2 : English and French Ability : Maximum 24 points are Awarded

Factor 3 : Work Experience : Maximum 21 points are Awarded

Factor 4 : Age : Maximum 10 points are Awarded

Factor 5 : Arranged Employment : Maximum 10 points are Awarded

Factor 6 : Adaptability : Maximum 10 points are Awarded


If a candidate cannot score points on basis of above given points, he can still become eligible under skilled worker category by showing funds. Funds distribution table is given below.


1 person $10,168

2 persons $12,659

3 persons $15,563

4 persons $18,895

5 persons $21,431

6 persons $24,170

7 persons or more $26,910


Mandatory Condition for all: The applicant must also meet the requirements of good health and nil criminal record to get visa successfully.


WORKING HOLIDAY PROGRAM IN CANADA 

Citizens of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom can immigrate to Canada under Temporarily Employment Programs meant for people with age between 18 – 35 years. A 12 months employment authorization is permitted under this program.


NO POINTS FOR RESTRICTED OCCUPATIONS 

There are certain RESTRICTED OCCUPATIONS for which Canada does not award any work experience points to the applicants.


NATIONAL OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION (NOC) LIST 

If you hold experience relevant to any of the below given occupations, it must be within the last ten years of applying and must be apt for the nominated occupation. Accurately documented work experience documents help an applicant score Factor 3 or experience points in nominated occupation.

In case the applicant has at least one year experience in one or more NOC occupations, he can apply for immigration visa under Federal Skilled Worker Visa. The NOC has categories like Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B under which the following occupations are listed.

Financial Managers

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Managers in Health Care

Restaurant and Food Service Managers

Accommodation Service Managers

Construction Managers

Financial Auditors and Accountants

Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists

Mining Engineers

Geological Engineers

Petroleum Engineers

Specialist Physicians

General Practitioners and Family Physicians

Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists

Occupational Therapists

Physiotherapists

Head Nurses and Supervisors

Registered Nurses

Medical Radiation Technologists

Licensed Practical Nurses

University Professors

College and Other Vocational Instructors

Chefs

Cooks

Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades

Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades

Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews

Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)

Industrial Electricians

Plumbers

Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers

Welders and Related Machine Operators

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics

Crane Operators

Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction

Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying

Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service

Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities.




Companies in Halifax, Canada, invite applications for the above position. Key requirements of the role close co-ordination with customers, sales and production functions. Willingness to work in shifts. Mandatory  requirements. Graduate with proficiency in ms office knowledge of English is a must (reading and writing).



Canada to start Express Entry Immigration Program from Jan 2015

The long awaited Express Entry, Canada’s new immigration selection system will start accepting immigration applications from 01st January 2015. Express Entry will fundamentally change how new Canadian permanent residents are selected for Canadian immigration.

The system is designed to meet Canada’s current and future labour market needs and, following Australia, b the Canadian immigration process into a more electronic model.

Express Entry is a two-step process.


Step 1:

       • Fill out your Express Entry profile

       • Register with Job Bank and promote yourself

       • Be accepted into the Express Entry Pool


Step 2:

       • Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

       • Apply for permanent residence online


Online Express Entry Profile

 

       • Potential candidates express their interest in coming to Canada by creating an                   Express Entry profile and providing information about their skills, work                                 experience, language ability, education and other details.

       • To qualify for the Express Entry pool, potential candidates must meet the                             criteria of at least ONE of three federal economic immigration programs:

               • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

               • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

               • Canadian Experience Class CEC)


Job Bank & Self-promotion

 

       • Candidates will need to register with Job Bank if they do not already have a                         Canadian job offer or a Provincial/Territorial nomination.

       • Candidates should also promote themselves and signal their presence in the                       Express Entry pool to employers, recruiters, private sector job boards, etc.

                Express Entry Pool

        • Candidates will be given a score to determine their place in the pool using a                       Comprehensive Ranking System, which will consider skills, work experience,                       language ability, education and other factors that we know contribute to                             economic success for immigrants once in Canada.

       • While in the pool, candidates will be required to update their profile to reflect                     changes in status, e.g. language, education, family composition, etc.


Before creating the online profile, you will need to take a language test in English or French. If you were educated outside of Canada, you may also need to have your education assessed against Canadian standards.

If you meet the criteria of one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to Express Entry, you will be placed in a pool of pre-screened candidates.


Express Entry Pool


You will be given a score to determine your place in the Express Entry pool using a Comprehensive Ranking System that includes factors known to contribute to economic success (such as language, education, and work experience).


There will be regular draws of candidates from the Express Entry pool, inviting them to apply for permanent residence. Candidates with the highest scores, including those who have a valid job offer or a provincial/territorial nomination, will be invited to apply.


Your Express Entry profile will be valid for 12 months. During that time, you will need to update your profile if circumstances change, such as your level of education or language test results.


Step 2

Selected candidates are invited to submit an electronic application for permanent residence


INVITATION TO APPLY


       • An Express Entry candidate can receive an Invitation to Apply if they:

       • Have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer (subject to the Labour Market                   Impact Assessment in place at that time);

       • Are nominated by a province or territory; or,

       • Are among the top ranked in the Express Entry pool based on their skills,                             education and experience.

       • Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply will have 60 days to submit an                       online application for permanent residence in one of the following programs:

       • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);

       • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP);

       • Canadian Experience Class (CEC); or, 

       • A portion of the Provincial Nominee Program PNP).

       • CIC will process the majority of complete applications received within six                             months or less.


For more information or to learn about your eligibility please contact our team of authorized immigration advisers at +380-99-666-5819 and +372-54-742-908. You can also send us an email at xyz.natasha@ukr.net with your detailed CV for an initial review.


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