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Canada is experiencing its lowest unemployment rate in 30 years as it continues to enjoy strong economic growth. Facing labour shortages, the Canadian government has introduced numerous migration programs to locate skilled migrants to fill shortages in high demand occupations.

The skill worker visa is assessed based on a points system. Recent changes to the federal skilled worker eligibility criteria allow three types of applicants to file an immigration application:

Transition Rules
Whether a skilled worker is assessed under the former Immigration Act or the new selection criteria depends on when the immigration application was submitted and a selection decision received:

               1.   Applicants with at least 1 year of work experience in a designated high-demand occupation ______________(see list) or;
                2.     Applicants with an offer of employment,
                3.     Applicants currently living legally in Canada as a foreign worker/student.

Occupational Demand List Financial Managers, Accountants, Auditors Computer & IT Managers Hotel, Restaurant & Banquet Managers Construction Managers Geologist, Geochemists and Geophysicists Mining, Geological & Petroleum Engineer Doctors & Health Care Managers Nurses & Medical Radiation Technologists Physio & Occupational Therapists Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists College Teachers & University Professors Chefs & Cooks Heavy Construction Equipment Contractors & Supervisors Carpentry Trades Contractors & Supervisors Pipefitting Trades Contractors & Supervisors Electrician, Plumbers, Welders

If your occupation is on the demand list, your immigration application may be processed as fast as 6 - 12  months. If your occupation is not on the list please contact us to discuss alternative migration options.

Our consultants will be happy to assist you in evaluating your eligibility for the skilled worker visa class. Please take advantage of our free assessment. Alternatively, we invite you to contact us or visit our offices for additional information.