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The Federal skilled worker class is primarily point based and confers permanent resident status upon
applicants who are able to demonstrate an ability to become economically established in Canada. Applicants
who do not meet the applicable pass mark may be accepted under the positive discretion provisions of
the regulations. In order to qualify, applicants must have at least an equivalent of one year of continuous
employment with one employer. Applications are assessed under 6 Factors (education, language experience,
age, arranged employment, adaptability) Successful applicants must receive a minimum of 67 points .
We conduct a point assessment for each applicant. »
Point
Assessment Form
The processing time for an application for permanent residence filed under the economic class can vary
considerably. »
CIC
Listed Processing Times
The application for permanent residence generally includes the applicant, spouse or common-law partner
or conjugal partner 16 years of age or older and any unmarried children under the age of 22 years. Children
over the age of 22 may in prescribed circumstances, be included as accompanying family members.
Applications for permanent residence must include the appropriate non-refundable processing fees for
applicants and their accompanying dependants. For applicants applying under the skilled worker program
the application fee is currently set at $550 CAD for each applicant as well as each family member who
is 22 years of age or older. A fee of $150 shall apply to each family member under the age of 22 years.
As well, a Right of Permanent Residence Fee of $490 CAD is levied, prior to visa issuance, for each
person who is at least 22 years of age applying for permanent residence. Processing fees must be filed
with the application. Right of Permanent Residence fees are submitted upon request by the visa office,
prior to visa issuance.
The applicant and spouse (where applicable), will generally be required to travel to the processing
immigration office and attend a selection interview. In some cases, the requirement for a spouse to
attend the selection interview can be waived. As well, certain posts require that accompanying dependant
children over the age of 22 years attend the immigration selection interview.
The submitted application must contain completed applications and supporting documentation including
education documents, proof of work experience, birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearances
from each place of residence where an applicant has permanently resided for more than 6 months since
age 16 years.
The principal applicant receives five points for adaptability if they or their accompanying spouse or
common-law partner, have a close relative in Canada such as a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild,
spouse, common-law partner, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece who is a Canadian citizen
or permanent resident and is physically residing in Canada.
Permanent resident status is maintained if you physically reside in Canada for at least 730 days (2
years) within each period of 5 years, or if other circumstances are met. If not physically present in
Canada, permanent resident status can be maintained while abroad where the Canadian resident is abroad
with a Canadian citizen spouse or parent; with a Canadian employer, or with a Canadian permanent resident
who works for a Canadian employer.
HRSDC has listed certain occupations with large labour shortages and simply require the employer to
undertake minimal advertising before approving the LMO application. See »
List of Occupations Under Pressure
Either person of a married, common-law, or conjugal relationship may elect to be the principal applicant
when applying for permanent residency to Canada. However, the principal applicant cannot be changed
after the processing of the application has begun. If you decide to change the principal applicant after
filing your application, the application must be closed and a new application must be submitted, including
new processing fees. We will assist you in selecting whom the principal applicant will be in your family,
to ensure the greatest success in your case.
Normally you must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants for at least one year
after you arrive in Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use
this money to support your family. Normally, you will need to provide proof of your funds when you submit
your application for immigration. The amount of money that you need to have to support your family is
determined by the size of your family.
Foreign workers who are working in Canada or have approved Arranged
Employment are not required to show Settlement Funds.
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Number of Family Members
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Funds Required (in Canadian dollars)
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1
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$10,168
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2
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$12,659
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3
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$15,563
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4
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$18,895
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5
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$21,431
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6
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$24,170
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7 or more
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$26,910
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