SKILLED WORKER APPLICATION

http://www.canada.org.uk/visa-info/immig/e_sw.htm

Under this process, you submit only a basic application form and fee. This guarantees your place in the processing queue, meaning that the regulations in effect on that date will apply to your application. When the visa office is ready to assess your application, you will be asked to send the required supporting documentation.

Who should use the simplified application process?

Most applicants will qualify for the simplified application process. You must use the simplified application process unless you:

are a provincial nominee; or

have been selected by Quebec; or

are eligible for points for arranged employment; or

have a legal temporary resident status in Canada as a worker or a student and are submitting your application at the Canadian visa office in Buffalo; or

have a legal status in the United States and are submitting your application through the Canadian visa office in Buffalo


Canada is currently recruiting immigrants who have:
a good education

employment skills that are portable to the Canadian labour market

sufficient funds to settle

communication skills (in English and/or French) that will enable them to integrate readily into the Canadian community

Furthermore, immigrants must be of good character and have good health.


FACTORS

According to the legislation, Skilled Workers are people who may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada. Skilled Workers must:

• meet the minimum work experience requirements;

• earn enough points in the six factors (education, language ability, work experience, age, arranged employment and adaptability) to meet the pass mark,

AND

• meet the minimum financial requirements.

APPLICATION FORMS

As a result of these changes, there are new APPLICATION FORMS to apply for a Permanent Resident Visa. These forms are available now online from this website or at www.cic.gc.ca

To accompany the new application forms, there is a GUIDE FOR FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER APPLICANTS that:

• explains the application process;

• provides instructions on how to fill out the forms, and

• provides information about the necessary documents and fees that you MUST include with your application.

THE APPLICATION

Most applicants apply directly to this office, but should you seek the assistance of an immigration consultant it is entirely your responsibility to determine their competence, and you should note that no special consideration is given to such applicants.

Instructions on how to apply are found below. The application forms are available for viewing or download on the FORMS page.

Please submit the following items to this office by mail.

1. Application form - fully completed application form.

2. Processing Fee - See the FEES page for information on the processing fees. The fee must be paid by bank draft in Canadian Dollars and can be purchased at most major banks. This draft should be made payable to:

RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA

Please write your name and address on the reverse of your bank draft. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of your application.

DO NOT SEND CASH. IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

When your application is complete, together with the appropriate fee, send them to:

Immigration and Medical Services Division
High Commission of Canada
38 Grosvenor Street
London
W1K 4AA
United Kingdom



DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

This list gives you general information about the type of documentation you will have to provide at a later date. We will request documents later, and provide you with four months to send them to us.

DO NOT SEND ANY DOCUMENTS NOW.



Immigration Forms

A current Schedule 1 (IM0008 Schedule 1) for yourself, your spouse, and each of your children over age 18

Schedule 3 (IM0008 Schedule 3)for principal applicant

Additional Family Information form (IMM5406)

Forms are available on the FORMS page OR www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how-simple.asp

Civil Documents

The following documents will be required, if applicable, for yourself, your spouse, and for each of your dependent children:

Birth certificate

Marriage certificate

Divorce certificate

Child custody order

Adoption decree

Death certificate

Education

The following documents will be required, as applicable, for you, your spouse, and for each of your dependent children over age 18:

Credentials/Certificates for all secondary and post-secondary courses completed.

Official transcript(s) for secondary and post-secondary courses completed.

Work History

Proof of work experience for the last 10 years which should include:

Employment letters.

Contracts.

Pay-slips.

Job description endorsed by your employer’s personnel department

Proof of Funds

Bank statements and passbooks.

Fixed deposit receipts.

Securities (shares, debentures, bonds)

Evidence of property ownership and mortgage statement

Other Documents

If you are claiming points for English and/or French, authorized language test results (IELTS, TEF, etc) or a written submission providing evidence of your language ability.

Passport photocopies.

Proof of your relationship to your relative in Canada, evidence he/she is a citizen or permanent resident and evidence your relative is residing in Canada. This must include a copy of their Canadian passport, citizenship or permanent resident card.

Recent original Police Clearance Certificates for you or your dependents aged 18 years and above, issued by the police authorities for each country in which you or your dependants have resided for six months or more since you turned 18 years.

Photographs as per attached specifications, height and eye colour information for principal applicant and all dependents.


Federal Skilled Worker

Skilled Worker Home

Labour Market Opinion / Arranged Employment Offer

Forms

How to Pay Fees

Processing Times

Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Examination

Self Assessment Tool

National Occupation Classification

On-Line Status Of Application

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For up to date information, you may wish to consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at:

http://www.cic.gc.ca