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On becoming a Permanent Resident in Canada you receive certain rights and privileges, even though you remain a citizen of your home country. A permanent resident and their dependants have the right to receive most social benefits that Canadian citizens receive such as health care, to live, work or study anywhere in Canada, to apply for Canadian citizenship etc. However, as a permanent resident, you and your dependants cannot Vote or run for political office, hold certain jobs that have a high-level security clearance requirement, remain in Canada if you are convicted of a serious criminal offence and have been told to leave the country. |
Skilled workers and professionals
Skilled workers are people who can become permanent residents because they are able to become economically established in Canada. Your application as a skilled worker will be assessed on six selection factors and a point system. The six selection factors are education, English and/or French language ability, experience, age, whether on an arranged employment in Canada and adaptability.
The rules for applying as a skilled worker can change from time to time, so make sure you start your immigration process is started at the earliest if you are considering immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker. Also, make sure that you refer to updated selection criteria or meet us for a free consultation and find out the current application procedures. See if you qualify - FREE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
You must also have at least one continuous year of full-time, paid work experience in a trade or supervisory capacity or equivalent in part-time continuous employment and;
You must be a graduate or a trade diploma holder and below 49 years of age.
You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada, and pass a medical examination and security and criminal checks.
Quebec-selected skilled workers
Quebec-selected skilled workers must have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province of Quebec and establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada.
Under the Canada-Quebec Accord on Immigration, Quebec establishes its own immigration requirements and selects immigrants who will adapt well to living in Quebec. If you want to immigrate to Canada as a Quebec-selected skilled worker, you must first apply to the Quebec government for a Quebec Selection Certificate.
The rules for applying as a Quebec-selected skilled worker are subject to change, so make sure you visit our office for a free consultation if you are considering settling in Quebec as a skilled worker.See if you qualify - FREE SKILLS ASSESSMENT