Your host country is set to
become your new home!
Availing permanent residency refers to getting permission of settling up in your host country but you may not be counted as a citizen of that country because you already hold citizenship of another country.
Out of thousands of applications, only those who fulfill various criteria of age, education, language proficiency, and work experience will be eligible to apply for a PR. Even though people having PR might not be considered citizens of Canada, but they are certainly eligible to enjoy;
- Equivalent social benefits and health care coverage as cities.
- Study, work, and live all over Canada
- Can apply for citizenship
- Legal protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Pay liable taxes and respect judicial norms
The dual side of the coin “PR” is its limitations;
- PRs cannot vote or represent a political authority
- They are not allowed to be employed on high-level security clearance jobs
Federal Skilled Worker(FSW)
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Skilled workers having relevant work experience and a will to reside in Canada permanently are eligible for this program.
Minimum requirements;
- Work experienceat least 1 year
- English/French proficiencyat least 7 average CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark)
- Educationat least graduate
Selection criteria;
Once you meet all the minimum requirements, your application is scrutinized for the factors mentioned underneath carrying a total score of 100 points out of which attaining 67 is mandatory.
| Factors | Maximum points |
| Education | 25 |
| English/French proficiency | 28 |
| Work experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Job offer in Canada | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
After you score 67 points, your profile goes into the Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) wherein it is ranked out of 1200 total points to check whether you are eligible to fly to Canada on this visa or not.
CRS point values
| Basis | Particulars | Points |
| Core Human Capital | Age
Education English/French proficiency Canadian Work Experience |
500 |
| Skill Transferability | Education(with English/French proficiency or Canadian work experience)
Foreign Work Experience(with English/French proficiency or Canadian work experience) Qualification Experience(only trade with English/French proficiency) |
100 |
| Additional points | Job offer in Canada
Provincial Nominee Program Nomination |
600 |
| Total | 1200 |
After your CRS evaluation, you need to have a minimum score of 450 to be eligible for this visa.
Federal Skilled Trades Category(FSTC)
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This program is open to skilled employees willing to permanently reside in Canada based on their qualifications in a certain skill. You can apply for this visa only if you score a minimum of 350 points on your CRS evaluation.
Minimum requirements;
- Work experience
at least 2 years within the last 5 years
- English/French proficiency
at least 2 years withat least 5 CLB(Canadian Language Benchmark) for speaking & listening,and 4 CLB for reading & writingin the last 5 years
- Education
no compulsion but helps in increasing points
- Meet job
Meet job requirements for your area as set by National Occupational Classification(NOC)
- Have either of them underneath
1-year full-time job offer Qualification Certificate in that skilled trade issued by Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.
Skilled Work Experience;
National Occupational Classification(NOC) recognize skilled trades under the Skill type B groups;
- Major Group 72, industrial, electrical, and construction trades
- Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades
- Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production
- Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing, and utility supervisors and central control operators
- Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks
- Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers
Note: Showing your skill experience under these groups is mandatory for your application acceptance.
Canadian Experience Class
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If you have relevant Canadian work experience and are willing to permanently reside in Canada, this program is for you.
Minimum requirements;
- Work experienceat least 1 year in the past 3 years
- English/French proficiencyCanadian Language Benchmark(CLB) 7 for NOC 0 or A jobs
Or
Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for NOC B jobs - Canadian work experienceAuthorized Canadian work experience
Note:Results of your language test are valid for years and thus, it should be valid on the date you apply for PR.
Unqualified for Canada;
If you fulfill any of the criteria mentioned below, you are not eligible for Canadian Express Class;
- Refugee claimant in Canada
- Working without authorization
- Candian work experience without temporary resident status in Canada
Timeline
Acquire language certificates
Start preparing for IELTS to score the minimum bands required to enter Canada.
Arrange documents
Once you have decided Canada to be your new host, start arranging the documents, waiting to begin your PR process.
Create express entry profile
Create your EE(Express entry) profile to speed up the entire process.
Avail of Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) if required
Get an ECA, which is nothing but an assessment undertaken to ensure your international degree is valid as per Canadian norms.
Apply electronically for Permanent Residency
Given that the world is moving towards digitalization apply electronically for the PR either by yourself or through an agent.
Get Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Once everything is validated, you will receive an ITA signifying that you can now apply for Canadian PR.
Wait for confirmation of permanent residence (CoPR)
Unless no specific requirements are initiated, and everything provided is validated, you will receive a green signal for your PR.
Why Amratpal a Vision?
Being an IRCC member, the team at Amratpal a Vision is well acquainted with all the norms and process flows required to get your Canadian express entry PR.
The complications in the way of achieving your Canadian PR is something that has to be handled by experts to make sure that any hindrance between you and your PR is eliminated.