Applying as a skilled worker

Applying as a skilled worker

Applications for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker Class can be submitted by foreign nationals who are skilled workers and professionals. All applicants in the Federal Skilled Worker Class, must submit their initial application to the Centralized Intake Office in Canada as of April 1, 2009. There are three categories under the Federal Skilled Worker Class: Category 1: For persons in an occupation which corresponds to the list of occupations identified in the Ministerial Instructions and have evidence of one year of continuous full-time (or full-time equivalent) experience in that occupation; Category 2: For persons who have arranged employment offer with a Canadian employer; or Category 3: For students or workers who are legally residing in Canada, and have done so for at least 12 months immediately before submitting their application. There are two other programs for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents. They are as follows: Provincial Nominee; and Quebec Skilled Workers. Can downlord Application forms from the link below: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled.asp