Immigrate Federal Skilled Workers F.A.Q

Skilled Worker Category

Q1: What supporting documents must I submit?

We advise you to contact us at Better Life for a comprehensive list of the documents required for submitting the application to the Canadian embassy.

Q2: Am I required to have a certain amount of assets?

Skilled Worker applicants are required to prove that they have sufficient funds for settlement in Canada and that they can afford the costs of living for themselves and each of the dependent family members The minimum required amounts for each principal applicant and any of the dependent family members is $ 12,300 CAD and $ 4,000 CAD, respectively.

Q3: Which family members are considered as assisted relatives and will cause the applicant obtain 5 points?

To qualify as a close relative, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident must be the applicant's (or his/her spouse’s), parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, uncle, aunt, brother, sister, nephew or niece.

Q4: Is work experience a requirement?

Work experience is a critical requirement for a Skilled Worker immigrant. Immigration applicants need to demonstrate at least 1 year of full-time work experience in a profession related to their course of study. However, Quebec applicants may qualify for immigration by having a 6-month work experience.

Q5: Must I have a Canadian offer of employment to qualify as a Skilled Worker?

No. Having a Canadian job offer is not essential for qualifying as a skilled worker; instead, earning the minimum points required for immigration based on the Canadian Immigration Regulations suffices for being recognized as qualified for immigration to Canada.