Due to growth in the Canadian economy and a shortage of skilled workers the Canadian Government seeks skilled workers to live and work in Canada. Canada grants over 320,000 skilled migration visas each year including a skilled worker immigration programme.
As a constantly expanding industrialized nation, Canada has seen an unprecedented surge in employment growth, with thousands of new jobs created annually. In order to address vital skill shortages, Canada is in need of skilled immigrants to fill the ever-expanding job market. The main objective for encouraging the Independent Skilled Worker category of immigration is to attract people with invaluable education and employment skills who will contribute to Canada's economic growth and development. The Canadian skilled worker visa is one of the most popular ways for potential migrants to live and work in Canada and obtain instant permanent resident status. Provided you meet basic requirements, you can apply even if you have not obtained a Canadian job offer or secured family sponsorship. Assessment is rated on a points system based upon criteria including include Education, Experience, Arranged Employment, Language Proficiency, Age, and Adaptability.
A good Canadian job offer is another good route to obtaining a Canadian Work Permit. This is issued to applicants with a solid job offer on a temporary basis only and on the condition that you work for the specific employer sponsoring you. The job offer itself should be one that cannot be filled by a Canadian citizen. If you have a job offer and wish to obtain a permanent visa, you may be eligible to apply under the Provincial Nominee Program. Good employment opportunities currently exist particularly in sectors such as: information technology, applied technology, the sciences, finance and engineering.
Canada is rated as one of the top five places to do business over the next five years. So you may be interested in immigrating to Canada as an entrepreneur, as a self-employed person or as an investor. Each of these categories has different criteria that must be met. Canada welcomes business applicants with extensive business knowledge, settlement funds and the ability to establish and manage a successful Canadian business. Your intentions should be to establish a business that creates positive job opportunities for Canadian citizens thus making a positive impact on the Canadian economy.
Canada also recognizes the importance of reuniting families. Family reunification is the cornerstone of Canadian Immigration policy and if you have a close family relation in Canada then the Family Sponsorship program may be of interest to you. Student Visas are also available for those wanting to study in Canada while a Working Holiday Visa may be appropriate if you would like to work while you holiday in Canada and take a look at the country.
As you can see Canadian immigration legislation is complex with many different categories, rules and quotas providing legal entrance and residence, all of which are dependent on an applicant’s individual circumstances. The process of obtaining any form of visa or work permit is often fraught with problems and the documentation can be daunting. Some of the most carefully prepared visa applications are rejected for seemingly the slightest of reasons and Embassy officials are under no obligation to explain why an application has been rejected.
This is why so many people who wish to live and work in Canada turn to us. We know each country’s immigration legislation back to front. Not just as it relates to employment, but as it relates to all the categories of migration permitted - many of which are not public knowledge. So our recommended route may not be one you had contemplated - or even thought possible. Why not take the next step to find out if you qualify? Simply complete our full Visaplus Assessment Appraisal so that we can evaluate your options and best route to success.
