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Immigration to Canada

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Sohail Saleem
Sohail Saleem

The document outlines Canada's immigration selection process and criteria. It details the six selection factors - age, education, language proficiency, work experience, adaptability, and arranged employment. Points are assigned to each category, with a pass mark of 67 points. The selection process involves initial application review, document requests, a 8-10 month selection decision period, and possible interview. Total processing time is around 12-15 months.

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CANADA WELCOMES IMMIGRANTS
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT (IRPA) Objective selection criteria More points for education More points for experience Language tests by designated organizations Points for spouse’s education, relatives, work or studies in Canada All skilled occupations are open Process transparent / information available
IMMIGRATION SELECTION GRID 6 factors Age Education Experience Language proficiency Adaptability Arranged employment
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS AGE 10 POINTS MAX 21-49 years of age at time of application - 10 points
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS EDUCATION 25 POINTS MAX Master’s OR Doctoral degree + 17 years of education 25 points 2 or more Bachelor’s OR 3 year trade certificate + 15 years of education 22 points Bachelor’s degree OR 2 year trade certificate + 14 years of education 20 points Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year trade certificate + 13 years of education 15 points
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 24 POINTS MAX 1 st language – max 16 points 2 nd language – max 8 points English language test (IELTS) www.ielts.org French language test (TEF) www.fda.ccip.fr * Written submission
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS EXPERIENCE IN SKILLED OCCUPATIONS 21 POINTS MAX Points for experience: 1 year – 15 points 2 years – 17 points 3 years – 19 points 4 years – 21 points Proof of 1 year of experience withinin recent 10 years in one of the occupations on Specific list issued upon ministerial instructions – mandatory requirement Qualifying Experience for points within 10 years preceding date of application Points for experience awarded in acceptable skilled occupations
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS EXPERIENCE IN SKILLED OCCUPATIONS 21 POINTS MAX NOC: all occupations with job descriptions: www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml NOC Matrix: all occupations by skill level www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/matrix.pdf List of skilled occupations ( level 0, A, B) : www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-2-1.html
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS ADAPTABILITY 10 POINTS MAX Close relative in Canada who is a permanent resident or Canadian citizen – 5 points 1 year full-time authorized work in Canada (Work Permit) – 5 points 2 years full-time post-secondary studies in Canada (Study Permit) – 5 points Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education – 0 to 5 points
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS ADAPTABILITY ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE’S or COMMON-LAW PARTNER’S EDUCATION: 5 POINTS MAX Principal Applicant Accompanying Spouse or Common-law partner Master’s or Doctoral degree + 17 years of education 25 points 5 points 2 or more Bachelor’s OR 3 year trade certificate + 15 years of education 22 points 4 points Bachelor’s degree OR 2 year trade certificate + 14 years of education 20 points 4 points Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year trade certificate + 13 years of education 15 points 3 points
IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT 10 POINTS MAX Approved by HRSDC * www.hrsdc.gc.ca * HRSDC – Human Resources and Social Development Canada
IMMIGRATION SELECTION GRID CRITERIA Max Age 21-49 years 10 Education 25 Official languages 1 st language 2 nd language 16 8 Work experience 1-4 years (15-21 points) 21 Adaptability Spouse’s/common-law partner’s education (0-5 points) Relatives in Canada 1 year of FT work in Canada (WP) 2 years of post-secondary education in Canada (SP) 10 Arranged Employment Approved by HRSDC 10+ 5 Total 100 Passmark 67
AVERAGE CASE * IELTS: total = speaking + reading + writing + listening For example: 12 = 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 Age 10 Education 20 Work Experience 21 Spouse’s Education 4 Subtotal 55 Language 12* TOTAL 67
PROCESSING STAGES Submission of initial application & fees Initial review (60 to 90 days) Documents request (after initial review) Selection decision (8 to 10 months after submission of full application) Interview waiver letter & medical instructions Invitation to Quality Assurance interview
ADMISSIBILITY Medical Criminality Security TOTAL PROCESSING TIME Almost 12 to 15 months

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  • 2. IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT (IRPA) Objective selection criteria More points for education More points for experience Language tests by designated organizations Points for spouse’s education, relatives, work or studies in Canada All skilled occupations are open Process transparent / information available
  • 3. IMMIGRATION SELECTION GRID 6 factors Age Education Experience Language proficiency Adaptability Arranged employment
  • 4. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS AGE 10 POINTS MAX 21-49 years of age at time of application - 10 points
  • 5. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS EDUCATION 25 POINTS MAX Master’s OR Doctoral degree + 17 years of education 25 points 2 or more Bachelor’s OR 3 year trade certificate + 15 years of education 22 points Bachelor’s degree OR 2 year trade certificate + 14 years of education 20 points Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year trade certificate + 13 years of education 15 points
  • 6. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 24 POINTS MAX 1 st language – max 16 points 2 nd language – max 8 points English language test (IELTS) www.ielts.org French language test (TEF) www.fda.ccip.fr * Written submission
  • 7. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS EXPERIENCE IN SKILLED OCCUPATIONS 21 POINTS MAX Points for experience: 1 year – 15 points 2 years – 17 points 3 years – 19 points 4 years – 21 points Proof of 1 year of experience withinin recent 10 years in one of the occupations on Specific list issued upon ministerial instructions – mandatory requirement Qualifying Experience for points within 10 years preceding date of application Points for experience awarded in acceptable skilled occupations
  • 8. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS EXPERIENCE IN SKILLED OCCUPATIONS 21 POINTS MAX NOC: all occupations with job descriptions: www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml NOC Matrix: all occupations by skill level www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/matrix.pdf List of skilled occupations ( level 0, A, B) : www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-2-1.html
  • 9. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS ADAPTABILITY 10 POINTS MAX Close relative in Canada who is a permanent resident or Canadian citizen – 5 points 1 year full-time authorized work in Canada (Work Permit) – 5 points 2 years full-time post-secondary studies in Canada (Study Permit) – 5 points Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education – 0 to 5 points
  • 10. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS ADAPTABILITY ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE’S or COMMON-LAW PARTNER’S EDUCATION: 5 POINTS MAX Principal Applicant Accompanying Spouse or Common-law partner Master’s or Doctoral degree + 17 years of education 25 points 5 points 2 or more Bachelor’s OR 3 year trade certificate + 15 years of education 22 points 4 points Bachelor’s degree OR 2 year trade certificate + 14 years of education 20 points 4 points Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year trade certificate + 13 years of education 15 points 3 points
  • 11. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT 10 POINTS MAX Approved by HRSDC * www.hrsdc.gc.ca * HRSDC – Human Resources and Social Development Canada
  • 12. IMMIGRATION SELECTION GRID CRITERIA Max Age 21-49 years 10 Education 25 Official languages 1 st language 2 nd language 16 8 Work experience 1-4 years (15-21 points) 21 Adaptability Spouse’s/common-law partner’s education (0-5 points) Relatives in Canada 1 year of FT work in Canada (WP) 2 years of post-secondary education in Canada (SP) 10 Arranged Employment Approved by HRSDC 10+ 5 Total 100 Passmark 67
  • 13. AVERAGE CASE * IELTS: total = speaking + reading + writing + listening For example: 12 = 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 Age 10 Education 20 Work Experience 21 Spouse’s Education 4 Subtotal 55 Language 12* TOTAL 67
  • 14. PROCESSING STAGES Submission of initial application & fees Initial review (60 to 90 days) Documents request (after initial review) Selection decision (8 to 10 months after submission of full application) Interview waiver letter & medical instructions Invitation to Quality Assurance interview
  • 15. ADMISSIBILITY Medical Criminality Security TOTAL PROCESSING TIME Almost 12 to 15 months