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Immigration to Canada
Federal Skilled Workers
Canada has many work opportunities and welcomes thousands of workers from around the world every year. This category of immigration contributes to Canada's economic growth and development.
If you choose to immigrate to Canada as a federal skilled worker, your application will be assessed based upon six selection factors and a points system. In order to be eligible to become a permanent resident under the federal skilled worker category, you must score at least 67 points (maximum 100 points). The selection factors are:
If you wish to apply as a federal skilled worker, you should meet one of the criteria listed below:
0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
2151 Architects
3111 Specialist Physicians
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3113 Dentists
3131 Pharmacists
3142 Physiotherapists
3152 Registered Nurses
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
4151 Psychologists
4152 Social Workers
6241 Chefs
6242 Cooks
7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
7242 Industrial Electricians
7251 Plumbers
7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371 Crane Operators
7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
Finally, you must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada.