Canada Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) Immigration

Federal Skilled Worker applications are assessed based on an applicant's ability to become economically established upon immigration to Canada.
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In order to qualify for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa, Canadian Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must:

Have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past 10 years in one of the 29 qualifying occupations; or Qualify for Arranged Employment with a full-time permanent job offer from a Canadian employer. In addition, Canada Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must attain at least 67 points based on Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) immigration selection factors. The selection factors are summarized as follows:

Education: Applicants are awarded up to 25 points. Language Skills: Applicants are awarded up to 24 points. Work Experience: Applicants are awarded up to 21 points for paid work experience acquired in the last 10 years. A minimum of 15 points is required. Age: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points. Arranged Employment: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points. Adaptability: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points. Whatever the number of points awarded, Canadian Immigration Visa Officers always have the discretion to accept or refuse an application based on a substituted evaluation. In addition to meeting the above criteria, applicants must show that they have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their dependants after arrival in Canada. Applicants and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process. Total Number of Applications processed to date

There is a cap applied to the number of Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applications that will be processed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Processing Times Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) Processing Times vary from one Canadian Immigration Visa office to another. Processing Fees Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) Government Processing Fees vary with exchange rates. Federal Skilled Worker Application Process Learn more about how the process works, from the very start to landing as a Permanent Resident. Applicants intending to reside in Montreal or another city in the Province of Quebec are subject to the Quebec selection criteria. For more information on the Federal Skilled Worker Program, see our Federal Skilled Workers FAQ. Visit our Occupation Profiles for information about current employment prospects in Canada for these occupations. Contact Us for more information about the Federal Skilled Worker Program or take a FREE Eligibility Assessment

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Education Physiotherapists - NOC Code 3142

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If you are interested in working as a Physiotherapist in Canada, you will be pleased to know that the job outlook for your occupation in Canada is extremely positive. You can use this overview of the Canadian employment prospects in your field to start planning your immigration and settlement in Canada.
Physiotherapists are on the list of 29 eligible occupations under the Federal Skilled Worker program. A maximum of 1,000 applications will be accepted for processing in each of the 29 occupations, with an overall cap of 20,000 applications.

To view current number of applications received toward the cap, click here. To find out if you qualify for a Canadian immigration (permanent resident) visa please fill out our free eligibility assessment. NOC 3142 - Click here for a description of the occupation and job duties of Physiotherapists: NOC 3142 - Click here for some example titles of Physiotherapists:

clinical co-ordinator, physical therapy clinical co-ordinator, physiotherapy clinical physical therapist clinical physiotherapist consultant physical therapist

physical therapy supervisor physiotherapist physiotherapist, research physiotherapy clinical co-ordinator physiotherapy supervisor

consultant physiotherapist physical rehabilitation therapist physical therapist physical therapist, research physical therapy clinical co-ordinator physical therapy clinical specialist physical therapy officer military

registered physical therapist registered physiotherapist research physical therapist research physiotherapist supervisor, physical therapy supervisor, physiotherapy therapist, physical rehabilitation

Why your employment prospects in Canada are excellent:

Increasingly, many Physiotherapists are moving towards specialization or the development of advanced expertise in one particular area of the profession. Physiotherapists may develop expertise in areas such as seniors' health, neurosciences, orthopedics, rheumatology, sports physiotherapy and women's health, and there is a growing need for Physiotherapists with specialized expertise across the country. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced in December 2009 that the Canadian government would be speeding up the recognition of foreign credentials, and foreign credentials in 14 fields will now be assessed within a year. Physiotherapists are included in the first phase, which began in December, and they will know by December 2010 whether their credentials meet Canadian standards.

Find out about the salary ranges for Physiotherapists in different Canadian cities with our Canada Salary Calculator

Some areas of Canada where your occupation is in demand: While prospects are considered to be very good across the whole country (as there is a national shortage of Physiotherapists), the following cities and provinces listed below have a particularly high demand for Physiotherapists. British Columbia

Physiotherapists are in such demand in this province that organizations with jobs to offer have stopped advertising because they have little or no chance of having the positions filled, says the head of the Physiotherapy Association of B.C. There are 2,500 registered Physiotherapists in B.C., with an average age of 45. A study by the B.C. association found that the vast majority of them want to retire at 55. Analysts are predicting that demand will increase even more in the next 5-10 years with huge number of retirements. Thompson-Okanagan-Kootenay Area, British Columbia:

Employment prospects are considered to be good in the area for Physiotherapists as there is a shortage of qualified workers in this field.

The growing elderly population will require more therapeutic services like physiotherapy. With the growing interest in health and safety promotion, employers are increasingly using Physiotherapists to evaluate worksites. Vancouver Island and Victoria, British Columbia:

The employment outlook for Physiotherapists is good in this area, because there is a shortage of qualified workers in this field. According to the Canadian Occupational Projections System (COPS) well over 1,600 expected new jobs will have been created in the ten years leading up to 2013 in this area alone. Alberta

According to Service Canada, employment prospects for physiotherapists are good in the following Alberta regions: Red Deer, the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region, the Calgary - Banff Jasper-Rocky Mountain House region and the Athabasca-Grande Prairie-Peace River region. Saskatchewan

Employment prospects in this province are good for Physiotherapists There will be many new employment opportunities in the next few years due to retirement or other turnover in the provincial labour market. In addition, there will be an increase in demand for Physiotherapists due to Saskatchewan's aging population that requires more specialized health care. The best opportunities for Physiotherapists are likely to be found in the private sector. Manitoba

There is currently a shortage of Physiotherapists in this province. A growth in demand for the services of physiotherapists is to be expected as the population ages and an increasing number of individuals with disabilities or limited function require therapy. A proportionally greater number of physiotherapists are located in Winnipeg, but opportunities exist in all regions. Physiotherapists are employed exclusively in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector, where the majority work in hospitals, followed by community-based clinics, and nursing and residential care homes. New Brunswick

Employment prospects are considered to be good throughout the province, especially in the areas of Campbellton-Bathurst-Caraquet-Miramichi, Fredericton-Woodstock-Grand-FallsEdmundston, and Saint John-Sussex-St. Stephen. Traditionally, the majority of jobs for this occupation are found in the healthcare industry (specifically hospitals), however, with the movement away from institutionalized services towards more community care services, private physiotherapy clinics are becoming more common.

The increased number of private clinics has played a role in the increased number of new physiotherapy jobs in the province. Employment for Physiotherapists is good year-round with no seasonal fluctuations. Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook for this occupation is considered to be good for the next five years in Newfoundland and Labrador. Physiotherapists are employed in all areas of the province. However, a larger portion of them are employed in the Eastern region. Virtually all the employment for this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador is concentrated within the Health and Social Services industry. The shift from institution to community-based care and the re-organization of the Health Care System is expected to create job opportunities for Physiotherapists, especially in the rural areas of Newfoundland and Labrador. Prince Edward Island

There is a critical lack of physiotherapists in Western P.E.I. The shortage is causing problems for people needing in-patient care, according to Andrew MacDougall, administrator of Western Hospital and Maplewood Manor in Alberton. MacDougall said an active recruitment campaign is underway, but the shortage is being felt across the country so all provinces are actively recruiting. Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia:

Employment prospects are considered to be good in this area. The supply of graduates is not enough in relation to the demand. Opportunities should continue to arise due to increased needs from an aging population and an increased focus on health among the population. Colchester-Cumberland area, Nova Scotia:

The employment opportunities for Physiotherapists in this area are good. Many jobs are expected to open over the next few years due to both newly created positions as well as a result of some older workers retiring. Physiotherapists are normally employed at the local hospitals and health care centers, but opportunities also exist for those wishing to set up private clinics. With an aging population and quality of life enhancement continuing to be a focus, the need for qualified Physiotherapists will continue to grow. Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia:

The employment outlook is considered to be good in this area, as local sources report a shortage of Physiotherapists.

The Annapolis Valley is also being considered by the Department of Health as a possible location for a new multi-disciplinary pain centre which would require more Physiotherapists along with other health care professionals. By 2010, entry level to the physiotherapy profession will require a professional Masters degree, as opposed to the current Bachelors level degree. The limited number of new grads in Nova Scotia will be compounded within the next few years as Dalhousie will have one year of no graduates due to the changeover to the Masters level program, which began in September 2006. As a result, more physiotherapists will need to be brought into the province to satisfy demand. Ontario Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario:

Currently Physiotherapists are enjoying good employment opportunities and opportunities will remain good in the Sault Ste. Marie area. Employment opportunities will be better in private practices outside of the institutional health care sector. Sudbury, Ontario:

Employment prospects are good in this area. The demand for Physiotherapists is related to the ageing population and increased attention to the needs of disabled persons and accident victims. The London-Woodstock Area, Ontario:

Employers feel there is a shortage in this occupation, so opportunities for Physiotherapists are good in this region. Hospitals in smaller communities and physiotherapy clinics have experienced difficulty in finding qualified workers. Small self-employed businesses are very common, which is where most of the employment growth takes place. Other Ontario areas with good prospects include: Thunder Bay, Kingston, Ottawa, Niagara Area, Parry Sounds, Peterborough and the Muskoka District.

The Education Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused.
Up to 25 points are awarded under the Education Factor on the following basis: Level of Education Points

University Degrees PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studyars A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study Secondary School Educational Credential

25 points 22 points 20 points 15 points

22 points 20 points 15 points 12 points 5 points

Total number of Federal Skilled Worker applications received by CIC

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Starting on June 26, 2010, a maximum of 20,000 Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications will be considered for processing before June 30, 2011.

Within this 20,000 limit, a maximum of 1,000 FSW applications per occupation will be considered for processing. The limit does not apply to those applications with a job offer from a Canadian employer.

Find out if you qualify

Applications received per eligible occupation:

Eligible Occupation (listed by NOC code) Number of Complete Applications Received (out of 1,000) 201010-19 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 and Dental Therapists 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses 4151 Psychologists 4152 Social Workers 83 18 739 1 month 1 week ago ago 151 32 1000 246 45 1000 Most recent 283 52 1000

28 95 125 93 117 125 192 34 296 5 4 13 23 57

50 182 196 145 189 226 302 65 500 13 5 21 40 114

76 277 271 216 259 312 433 96 807 18 7 27 60 174

89 315 288 237 284 344 470 107 923 19 8 28 63 194

6241 Chefs 6242 Cooks 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades 7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades 7241 Electricians (except Industrial and Power System) 7242 Industrial Electricians 7251 Plumbers 7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics 7371 Crane Operators 7372 Drillers and Blasters Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service TOTAL

11 32 13 39 22 28 2 6 11 0 2

20 51 29 65 35 43 9 10 16 0 2

34 73 46 103 53 57 16 14 20 1 6

40 86 50 113 60 61 18 19 21 2 6

13 2226

20 3531

33 4780

33 5213

Language Skills
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The Language Skills Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused.
Up to 24 points are awarded under the Language Skills Factor based upon the applicant's ability to speak Canada's two official languages.The applicant may indicate

either the English or French language as the first or second language for the purpose of being assessed under the Language Skills Factor. All Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must include Test dEvaluation de Franais (TEF) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results with their application so that points for the language section may be awarded. No other method of indicating linguistic abilities will be accepted. Credits for Language Skills are awarded on the following basis: Proficiency 1st Language (English or French) High proficiency (per ability*) Moderate proficiency (per ability*) Basic proficiency (per ability*) No proficiency (per ability*) Maximum 2nd Language (English or French) High proficiency (per ability*) Moderate proficiency (per ability*) Basic proficiency (per ability*) No proficiency (per ability*) Maximum * Listening, reading, speaking, writing Points 4 points 2 points 1-2 points 0 16 points 2 points 2 points 1-2 points 0 8 points

Work Experience
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The Experience Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused. Note: zero points under the Experience Factor will likely result in an automatic refusal.
Up to 21 points are awarded under the Experience Factor based upon the number of years (maximum: 4 years, minimum: 1 year) of experience. This work experience must be acquired in an occupation with an 0, A or B NOC code.

Those who are applying under the 29 qualifying occupations will already have the minimum points required (15) but may collect additional points in this section of the application. Those who are applying with arranged employment need to collect a minimum of 15 points in this section. Points are awarded on the following basis: Experience Four years or more Three years Two years or more One year Points 21 points 19 points 17 points 15 points

Age
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The Age Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker applicant will be accepted or refused.
Up to 10 points are awarded under the Age Factor on the following basis: Age of Applicant 16 years or less 17 years 18 years 19 years 20 years 21 years to 49 years 50 years 51 years 52 years 53 years 54 years or older Points 0 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points 0

Arranged Employment in Canada

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Arranged Employment is one of the fast-track options under the Federal Skilled Worker Category of immigration.
Arranged Employment is possible when a Canadian employer extends an offer of fulltime permanent employment in Canada to a foreign skilled worker. The foreign skilled worker's Canadian Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa will be expedited so that the worker can come to Canada and start working for the Canadian employer quickly. Arranged Employment is one of ways to qualify for a Canada Permanent Resident Visa through the Federal Skilled Worker category of immigration. It also provides the Federal Skilled Worker applicant with up to an additional 10 points towards Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) selection factor requirement of 67 points. These points are awarded under the Arranged Employment Factor as follows: Immigration to Canada: Arranged Employment Permanent job offer from a Canadian employer, approved by the Canadian Government Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), or Permanent job offer from a Canadian employer, without the necessity of HRSDC approval, if, at the time of applying for the Permanent Resident Visa, the applicant is employed in Canada by the same employer, on one of the Temporary Work Permits that allow for arranged employment. An additional 5 points may also be awarded under the Adaptability Factor. Related pages: Fast-track your Canada Immigration Application Coming to Canada Sooner through the Provincial Nomination Program or Arranged Employment Coming to Canada Sooner on a Work Permit or Arranged Employment Related information

Points 10 points 10 points

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Adaptability
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The Adaptability Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused.
Points are awarded on the Adaptability Factor on the basis of factors which are expected to improve an applicant's ability to become economically established in Canada as follows: Adaptability Spouse's or common-law partner's education Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada Informal job offer in Canada Points received under the Arranged Employment Factor Family relationship in Canada Points 3-5 points 5 points 5 points 0 5 points 5 points

Federal Skilled Workers Processing Fees

Application Processing Fees at the Canadian Immigration Visa Offices are based on the latest information available from Canadian Immigration Authorities.
Please note that these fees are subject to change without notice. Therefore, it is recommended to use this information only as a guide. You should contact the Embassy directly to obtain the most current exchange rates.

Americas Africa and the Middle East Asia and Pacific Europe Processing Fees Required For Canadian Permanent Resident Applications Canadian Visa Offices Processing Fees/Amounts Americas Principal Applicant Dependant Spouse, Dependant (over 22) (under 22) 1.100.000 (Pesos) 550.00 (CDN) N/A 550.00 (CDN) 550.00 (USD) 550.00 (CDN) 2240 (Bs F) 550.00 (CDN) 4,180 (Q) 550.00 (CDN) 515.00 (CUC) 550.00 (CDN) N/A (JMD) 550.00 (CDN) 1,620.00 (Soles) 300.000 (Pesos) 150.00 (CDN) N/A 150.00 (CDN) 150.00 (USD) 150.00 (CDN) 610 (Bs F) 150.00 (CDN) 1,140 (Q) 150.00 (CDN) 140.00 (CUC) 150.00 (CDN) N/A (JMD) 150.00 (CDN) 440.00 (Soles) Last Updated

Bogota

2010-07-22

Buenos Aires

2009-09-18

Buffalo

2010-04-30

Caracas

2010-07-06

Guatemala City

2010-05-25

Havana

2010-07-23

Kingston Lima

2010-07-20 2010-04-30

Canadian Visa Offices Processing Fees/Amounts 550.00 (CDN) Mexico City 6,650.00 (Pesos) 550.00 (CDN) N/A (GDES) 550.00 (CDN) N/A 550.00 (CDN) 290,000 (CLP) 550.00 (CDN) 925,00 (REAIS) 550.00 (CDN) 150.00 (CDN) 1,810.00 (Pesos) 150.00 (CDN) N/A (GDES) 150.00 (CDN) N/A 150.00 (CDN) 78,000 (CLP) 150.00 (CDN) 250,00 (REAIS) 150.00 (CDN) 2010-07-01

Port-au-Prince

2010-01-27

Port of Spain

2009-03-05

Santiago

2008-11-19

Sao Paulo

2009-09-09

Africa and the Middle East Abidjan N/A 550.00 (CDN) 725 (CEDIS) 550.00 (CDN) N/A (LE) 550.00 (CDN) 22,000.00 (SYP) 550.00 (CDN) 40,700 (KES) 550.00 (CDN) 3800 (R) 550.00 (CDN) 4,500.00 (MAD) 550.00 (CDN) N/A 150.00 (CDN) 200 (CEDIS) 150.00 (CDN) N/A (LE) 150.00 (CDN) 6,000.00 (SYP) 150.00 (CDN) 11,100 (KES) 150.00 (CDN) 1040 (R) 150.00 (CDN) 1,250.00 (MAD) 150.00 (CDN) N/A

Accra

2010-07-30

Cairo

2009-06-08

Damascus

2010-08-05

Nairobi

2010-08-03

Pretoria

2009-11-09

Rabat

2010-08-03

Canadian Visa Offices Processing Fees/Amounts Tel Aviv Asia and Pacific 3,685 (RMB) 550.00 (CDN) 1,000 (RMB) 150.00 (CDN) 15,750.00 (LKR) 150.00 (CDN) 1,130.00 (HK) 150.00 (CDN) 10500 (Rs) 150.00 (CDN) N/A 150.00 (CDN) 6,450.00 (PHP) 150.00 (CDN) 1990 (NIS) 550.00 (CDN) 545 (NIS) 150.00 (CDN) 2010-04-14

Beijing

2010-08-09

Colombo

57,750.00 (LKR) 550.00 (CDN) 4,125.00 (HK) 550.00 (CDN) 38500 (Rs) 550.00 (CDN) N/A 550.00 (CDN) 23,650.00 (PHP) 550.00 (CDN) 24,060.00 (Rupees) 550.00 (CDN) 632,500.00 (KW) 550.00 (CDN) 721.00 (S) 550.00 (CDN) 580.00 (AUD) 550.00 (CDN) 16,500.00 (NT) 550.00 (CDN)

2010-03-22

Hong Kong

2010-04-30

Islamabad

2009-11-05

Kuala Lumpur

2009-01-01

Manila

2010-07-26

New Delhi

6,560.00 (Rupees) 2009-10-13 150.00 (CDN) 172,500.00 (KW) 150.00 (CDN) 197.00 (S) 150.00 (CDN) 160.00 (AUD) 150.00 (CDN) 4,500.00 (NT) 150.00 (CDN) 2010-07-07

Seoul

Singapore

2010-07-22

Sydney

2010-03-05

Taipei Europe

2010-08-10

Canadian Visa Offices Processing Fees/Amounts Ankara N/A 550.00 (CDN) 405.00() 550.00 (CDN) 410.00() 550.00 (CDN) N/A 550.00 (CDN) N/A 550.00 (CDN) 15,850.00 (RUR) 550.00 (CDN) 405.00 () 550.00 (CDN) 405.00 () 550.00 (CDN) 405.00() 550.00 (CDN) 1,713.00 (PLN) 550.00 (CDN) N/A 150.00 (CDN) 110.00() 150.00 (CDN) 110.00() 150.00 (CDN) N/A 150.00 (CDN) N/A 150.00 (CDN) 4,300.00 (RUR) 150.00 (CDN) 110.00 () 150.00 (CDN) 110.00 () 150.00 (CDN) 110.00() 150.00 (CDN) 467.00 (PLN) 150.00 (CDN) 2010-03-24

Berlin

2010-08-09

Bucharest

2010-12-13

Kyiv

2010-07-09

London

2010-04-01

Moscow

2009-10-09

Paris

2010-08-04

Rome

2010-08-04

Vienna

2010-08-08

Warsaw

2010-08-03

Federal Skilled Workers / Professionals Processing Times

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Application Processing Times at the Canadian Immigration Visa Offices are based on the latest information available from Canadian Immigration Authorities.
NOTE: Processing times for Federal Skilled Worker applications received on or after June
26, 2010, are not yet available. However, it is anticipated that applications submitted on or after June 26, 2010 will be processed in 6 -12 months. Months Required to Finalize Canadian Permanent Resident Applications:
Processing Times at Individual Visa Offices shown in Months: (for 80% of cases) for applications submitted before Feb 27, 2008 for applications for applications submitted after June 26, submitted between Nov 2010 28, 2008 and June 26, *Anticipated, data not 2010 available

Americas

Bogota

53

10

6 - 12

Buenos Aires

33

6 - 12

Buffalo

41

17

6 - 12

Caracas

44

6 - 12

Guatemala City

32

13

6 - 12

Havana

36

10

6 - 12

Kingston

40

14

6 - 12

Lima

36

10

6 - 12

Mexico City

39

12

6 - 12

Port-au-Prince

50

6 - 12

Port of Spain

51

14

6 - 12

Santiago

6 - 12

Sao Paulo

33

11

6 - 12

Africa and the Middle East

Abidjan

40

6 - 12

Abu Dhabi

6 - 12

Accra

86

11

6 - 12

Cairo

63

19

6 - 12

Damascus

81

6 - 12

Nairobi

68

6 - 12

Pretoria

69

10

6 - 12

Rabat

54

10

6 - 12

Tel Aviv

46

12

6 - 12

Asia and Pacific

Beijing

42

6 - 12

Colombo

57

11

6 - 12

Hong Kong

51

13

6 - 12

Islamabad

77

11

6 - 12

Kuala Lumpur

44

10

6 - 12

Manila

70

11

6 - 12

New Delhi

79

10

6 - 12

Seoul

43

13

6 - 12

Singapore

58

10

6 - 12

Sydney

47

6 - 12

Taipei

45

12

6 - 12

Tokyo

68

11

6 - 12

Europe

Ankara

45

11

6 - 12

Berlin

41

12

6 - 12

Bucharest

59

10

6 - 12

Kiev

43

6 - 12

London

44

13

6 - 12

Moscow

35

12

6 - 12

Paris

51

11

6 - 12

Rome

29

12

6 - 12

Vienna

43

10

6 - 12

Warsaw

67

10

6 - 12

Settlement Funds
| Under the Skilled Worker category of Immigration, the Canada Immigration Officer assessing an application must be satisfied that the applicant has enough funds for settlement in Canada. The funds must be transferable and net of debts or other obligations. The requirement for settlement funds is waived if the applicant has Arranged Employment in Canada. The required settlement funds must be equal to or greater than the sums listed below for each family size. Number of family members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or more Funds required 11,115 13,837 17,011 20,654 23,425 26,419 29,414

Medical Inadmissibility
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Every applicant for a Canada Immigration Visa and some applicants for temporary status in Canada are required to undergo a medical examination by a medical officer.
Though medical examinations are generally confined to a standard physical exam including blood and urine tests and x-rays, prior medical records as well as the applicants' mental state are examined. Applicants may be denied a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa solely on medical grounds, if:

Their condition would endanger the health or safety of the Canadian population at large; or Their admission might cause excessive demand on existing social or health services provided by the government. * When determining whether any person is inadmissible on medical grounds, the medical officer is obliged to consider the nature, severity or probable duration of any health impairment from which the person is suffering as well as other factors, such as:

Danger of contagion; Unpredictable or unusual behaviour that may create a danger to public safety; and The supply of social or health services that the person may require in Canada and whether the use of such services will deprive Canadian nationals of these services. * The excessive demand component is waived under the Family Sponsorship category of Canada immigration for the spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner and dependent children of the Sponsor. The Sponsored person(s) still may be refused if their condition is considered to be a danger to Canadian public health or safety. In certain circumstances, an individual who does not meet the Canadian medical requirements may be granted a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to enter Canada. For more information about Medical Inadmissibility, see our Medical Examinations FAQ.

Security Clearance

Each applicant for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa, aged 18 or over, will undergo a Security Clearance to prove that he or she is not criminally inadmissible.
Police Clearance Certificates or certificates of non-criminal activity, as they are sometimes referred to, must be obtained from the country of current residence and from each country in which the applicant has resided for more than 6 months since his or her 18th birthday. Police Clearance Certificates can usually can be obtained through law enforcement offices or other government agencies. In extenuating circumstances, Canadian Immigration Visa Offices will waive the requirement to submit Police Clearance Certificates. Police certificates must be recently obtained. They will be considered valid until the expiry stated on the certificate, or so long as they have been issued no more than three months before your full application for immigration to Canada is submitted to the Canadian immigration visa office abroad, whichever date is sooner. All applicants for Canada immigration must also undergo a background clearance to weed out those who have been, or are involved in espionage, subversion or terrorism. This is to ensure that the safety and order of Canadian society are maintained and protected. Such security screening decisions are made based on information from every available source, which is then carefully weighed to determine whether an applicant is likely to threaten the internal security of Canada. When there is an indication of security concerns, an interview will be scheduled to discuss these findings with the applicant. Anyone who poses such a threat must necessarily be prevented from entering Canada. Please note that there is a clear distinction between the Police Clearance Certificate, which the applicant is required to obtain, and the background clearance, in which the applicant for the most part is not actively involved. If you have resided in the United States, you will be asked to provide State Police Clearance Certificates in addition to the FBI Police Clearance. For more information about Security Clearances, see our Security Clearance FAQ.

Canada Immigration Process - Federal Skilled Worker

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The Seven Steps of the Canada Immigration Process - Federal Skilled Worker
Find out if you qualify

There are two distinct ways to qualify for a Canadian Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa under the Federal Skilled Worker category and there are different requirements throughout the immigration process for each: 1. Applicants with Arranged Employment. 2. All other Federal Skilled Worker applicants must have work experience from a list of 29 qualifying occupations. All applications are initially submitted the the Central Intake Unit (CIU) in Sydney Nova Scotia. 1. Your Canadian immigration application is screened in Sydney, Nova Scotia 2. The transfer of your application and supporting documents from the Canadian Intake Unit (CIU) to the Canadian Immigration Visa Office that will be processing your application 3. Your application is reviewed by a Canadian Immigration Visa Officer 4. Personal interview is waived or required 5. Medical instructions are issued 6. Request for your passport and right of Permanent Resident fee 7. Issuance of your Canada immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa For more information, see our Canadian Immigration Application Process FAQ

Quebec Immigration - Skilled Worker Program

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The Quebec Immigration selection system for Quebec Skilled Workers is designed to indicate which applicants are likely to become economically established upon immigration to Quebec.
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Quebec Skilled Worker / Professional applicants intending to reside in Montreal or another city in the Province of Quebec are selected based upon a different set of criteria than applicants who wish to settle elsewhere in Canada. An applicant can qualify under any occupation under the Quebec Skilled Worker category. Currently, all occupations are open and a job offer from a Canadian employer is not required to be eligible. Applicants who are successful under the Quebec Immigration selection system are issued a Quebec Selection Certificate, followed by a Canadian Permanent Resident (Immigration) Visa. To qualify for a Quebec Selection Certificate, Skilled Worker / Professional applicants must score enough points under the Quebec Immigration selection system below. A single applicant must score at least 49 points based on the criteria below. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 57 points. The Quebec Immigration selection factors may be summarized as follows: Training Validated Employment Offer Experience Age Language Proficiency Stay and Family in Quebec Spouse's Characteristics Children Financial Self-Sufficiency Up to 28 points (Cutoff Score = 2 points) Up to 10 points Up to 8 points Up to 16 points Up to 22 points Up to 8 points Up to 16 points Up to 8 points 1 point (Cutoff Score = 1)

Up to an additional 6 points may be awarded upon the interview for Adaptability. With these points awarded, a single applicant must score a minimum of 55 points. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 63 points. Quebec Skilled Worker / Professional applicants must then successfully complete medical and security examinations conducted by the Canadian government in order to be granted a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. Quebec Skilled Workers / Professionals are not assessed based upon the selection factors of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Citizenship and Immigration Canada acknowledges the selection of applicants who meet Quebec immigration selection criteria.

Processing Times Quebec Skilled Workers / Professionals Processing Times vary from one Canadian Immigration Visa Office to another. Processing Fees Quebec Skilled Workers / Professionals Processing Fees are as follows: Applicant Principal Applicant Spouse, de facto spouse Each dependant child Fees $390 $150 $150

For more information about the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, see the Quebec Skilled Worker FAQ. Learn more about the Canadian Immigration Process - Quebec Skilled Worker. Learn more about Quebec. Contact Us for more information about Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration

Federal Skilled Workers (Professionals) FAQ

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Find out if you qualify

1. Do I qualify for a Canada Immigration Visa under the Federal Skilled Worker category? 2.Can I still qualify as a Federal Skilled Worker if I do not have work experience in the 29 qualifying occupations? 3. Can you assess my eligibility under the Skilled Worker category? 4. May I qualify under the Skilled Worker category even if I score less than 67 points? 5. May I be refused under the Skilled Worker category even if I score more than 67 points and have the appropriate work experience? 6. Can the Skilled Worker category pass mark change? 7. What happens if the pass mark changes before I receive my Canada Immigration Visa?

8. Under the Skilled Worker category, what does an Application for Permanent Residence in Canada consist of? 9. What documents must be included in support of my Application under the Skilled Worker category? 10. Under the Skilled Worker category, when must I submit my supporting documents? 11. Under the Skilled Worker category, who may be included in my Application? 12. Can my file be transferred from one Canadian Immigration Visa Office to another? 13. Is work experience a requirement? 14. Does my work experience have to be related to my education in order to be recognized? 15. Is credit given for experience gained during post-secondary studies? 16. Must I have a Canadian offer of employment to qualify as a Skilled Worker? 17. Must my work experience have been accumulated continuously on a full-time basis? 18. Will my application benefit if I have a close relative in Canada? 19. Will I be interviewed by a Canadian Immigration Visa Officer? 20. What is a security interview? 21. Is there anything I can do to obtain an interview waiver?