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How to qualify as a Skilled Worker

The Skilled Worker class utilises a points based system to grade applicants. A pass mark of 67 or higher is required to be considered as a Skilled Worker.

In addition to achieving the 67 points, Skilled Workers must have the minimum work experience required and have sufficient funds available to settle in Canada.

Education

Skilled Workers are graded based on various factors including education. Full time studies are considered for schooling lasting longer than 15 hours per week during the academic year. If a full-time course has been completed in part-time the duration is considered for the length of time it would have taken in a full-time scenario.

Work Experience

Work experience must exceed one year of full-time, paid work in the past 10 years and be in the category of Skill Type 0, A or B as stated by Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Skills are listed here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-2-1.html

Proof of funds

You must be able to support yourself and your family when you arrive in Canada. The proof of funds must be available and included at the time of application.

The amount of money you require is dependent on the size of your family

Number of family members and amount required shown in Canadian dollars.

1 = $10,168

2 = $12,659

3 = $15,563

4 = $18,895

5 = $21,431

6 = $24,170

7 or more = $26,910

If you have pre-arranged employment in Canada then you do not need to show proof of funds.

Remember, you cannot bring more than $10,000 into Canada on your person (cash, cheque, bonds, stocks, money orders, drafts - anything which can instantly be converted into cash). The money should be available by electronic transfer or by your bank card at an ATM. Bringing more than $10,000 into Canada can result in criminal charges.

Language Skills

Canada's two official languages are English and French. Having skills in either or both language helps significantly in this type of application.

Language skills must be documented and you may be required to pass approved language tests.

The following table can be used to calculate your proficiency in both of Canada's official languages.

First Official Language
	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
High	4	4	4	4
Moderate	2	2	2	2
Basic	1	1	1	1
A maximum of 2 points can be scored in total for basic proficiency
None	0	0	0	0

Second Official Language
	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
High	2	2	2	2
Moderate	2	2	2	2
Basic	1	1	1	1
A maximum of 2 points can be scored in total for basic proficiency
None	0	0	0	0