Immigrant applicants with work experience in skilled occupations are invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada through the Canada Express Entry system.
Having expertise in a high-demand occupation in Canada can be advantageous at the provincial level.
Canada offers federal and provincial economic immigration routes, each with its own work experience requirements.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
The primary route for skilled immigrants to apply for a Canada PR Visa is through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). To be eligible for this program, one must have work experience in one of the eligible occupations.
The PR visa process is open to any qualified immigrant with the appropriate work experience in in-demand occupations.
Minimum Requirements for a Canada PR Visa
To apply for a PR visa for Canada, a person must meet the following requirements:
– Work Experience: At least one year of continuous work experience or the equivalent in part-time work experience in one of the 347 eligible jobs listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system within the last ten years.
– Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
– FSWP Assessment: Achieve at least 67 out of a possible 100 points on the FSWP assessment grid.
– Language Proficiency: IELTS score of at least 6 per band.
– Financial Stability: Must have enough money for settlement.
– Clearance Certificates: Submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and pass a medical checkup.
Choosing the right occupation is vital for the Canada Immigration application. Your occupation is crucial for eligibility and scoring high points for selection.
All eligible occupations for Canada PR are classified into Skilled Levels such as ‘0’, ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C’ & ‘D’. These classifications impact the eligibility of the applicants differently.
– Level ‘0’: Managerial Occupations
– Level ‘A’: Professional Occupations
– Level ‘B’: Technical Occupations
– Level ‘C’: Semi & Low-Skilled Occupations
– Level ‘D’: Semi & Low-Skilled Occupations
Currently, occupations under Levels ‘0’, ‘A,’ and ‘B’ are considered for the Canada Immigration process. Below is the list of Open Occupations for Canada Immigration:
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NOC O Group Occupation List – Management Occupations (Skill level A)
011 Administrative services managers
012 Managers in financial and business services
013 Managers in communication (except broadcasting)
021 Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems
031 Managers in health care
041 Managers in public administration
042 Managers in education and social and community services
043 Managers in public protection services
051 Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport
060 Corporate sales managers
062 Retail and wholesale trade managers
063 Managers in food service and accommodation
065 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
071 Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenance
073 Managers in transportation
081 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
082 Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquacultureure
091 Managers in manufacturing and utilities
NOC A Group Occupation List – (Occupations Usually Require University Education)
111 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals
112 Human resources and business service professionals
211 Physical science professionals
212 Life science professionals
213 Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers
214 Other engineers
215 Architects, urban planners and land surveyors
216 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
217 Computer and information systems professionals
311 Physicians, dentists and veterinarians
312 Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals
313 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists
314 Therapy and assessment professionals
411 Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries
415 Social and community service professionals
416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers
511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators
512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals
513 Creative and performing artists
NOC B Group Occupation List – (Occupations Usually Require College Education or Apprenticeship Training)
121 Administrative services supervisors
122 Administrative and regulatory occupations
124 Office administrative assistants – general, legal and medical
125 Court reporters, transcriptionists, records management technicians and statistical officers
131 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations
221 Technical occupations in physical sciences
222 Technical occupations in life sciences
223 Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering
224 Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering
225 Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology
226 Other technical inspectors and regulatory officers
227 Transportation officers and controllers
228 Technical occupations in computer and information systems
321 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
322 Technical occupations in dental health care
323 Other technical occupations in health care
421 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services.
