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In this category the following people can apply to obtain a permanent resident visa (must comply with at least one of the following conditions)
- Applicants with at least one year of experience in one or more of a limited number of occupations that the government lists; occupations that are directly linked to the needs of the country:
NOC 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
NOC 0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
NOC 1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
NOC 1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
NOC 2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
NOC 2151 Architects
NOC 3111 Specialist Physicians
NOC 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
NOC 3113 Dentists
NOC 3131 Pharmacists
NOC 3142 Physiotherapists
NOC 3152 Registered Nurses
NOC 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
NOC 3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
NOC 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
NOC 4151 Psychologists
NOC 4152 Social Workers
NOC 6241 Chefs
NOC 6242 Cooks
NOC 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
NOC 7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
NOC 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
NOC 7242 Industrial Electricians
NOC 7251 Plumbers
NOC 7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
NOC 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
NOC 7371 Crane Operators
NOC 7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
NOC 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
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- People that have an offer of arranged permanent employment approved by Human Resources Canada.
If the applicant complies with one of the above conditions then he/she must also comply with 3 basic requirements:
- Have professional work experience of at least one continuous year of full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment listed in the National Occupational Classification (O,A or B) in the last 10 years.
- Have enough money to support themselves and his/her family for six months after arrival in Canada.
- Score a minimum of 67 points under the following scheme:
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Education
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25 points
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Years of study and diploma or degree obtained
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Language
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24 points
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Level of English or French ( IELTS or TEF )
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Experience
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21 points
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Years of professional work experience
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Age
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10 points
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Age of the principal applicant
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Arranged employment
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10 points
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If you have a valid job offer
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Adaptability
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10 points
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Points for several factors that could help the applicant to adapt to Canadian life
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Language Testing System (IELTS) equivalency:
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Test results for each ability |
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Points (per ability) |
Speaking |
Listening |
Reading (General Training) |
Writing (General Training) |
| High |
First official language: 4 Second official language: 2 |
6.5 - 9.0 |
7.5 - 9.0 |
6.5 - 9.0 |
6.5 - 9.0 |
| Moderate |
Either official language: 2 |
5.5 - 6.0 |
5.5 – 7.0 |
5.0 - 6.0 |
5.5 - 6.0 |
| Basic |
Either official language: 1 (maximum of 2) |
4.0 – 5.0 |
4.5 – 5.0 |
3.5 - 4.5 |
4.0 – 5.0 |
| No |
0 |
Less than 4.0 |
Less than 4.5 |
Less than 3.5 |
Less than 4.0 |
If you want to know if you qualify please :
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Federal Skilled Workers 
