 Skilled
Worker / Independent
The intention of this category of immigration is to promote
Canada’s economic objectives under the Immigration Act. Skilled workers are assessed
on a point system designed to determine who will make useful contributions to the Canadian
economy and who will be able to successfully integrate themselves into the Canadian
community.
Independent applicants are assessed on ten selection
criteria:
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Education |
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Education and training (in
relation to the chosen profession) |
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Experience |
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Occupational demand |
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Arranged employment |
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Demographic factor |
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Age |
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Knowledge of English or French |
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Personal suitability |
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Kinship bonus |
As can be seen, a great deal of emphasis is placed upon
employment prospects in the selection criteria.
Whether or not an immigrant qualifies in an employment
category is determined in accordance with a government publication called the
"National Occupational Classification", or "NOC". This index lists
most occupations (according to the Canadian government) and the training, education and
licencing requirements for each.
Immigrants are given points for each of the above
categories and must achieve a total of 70 points. Immigration Officers have the discretion
to award up to ten pints under "Personal Suitability." There is also discretion
on the part of Visa Officers to grant landing to an immigrant who does not reach 70
points.
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