Canada is looking to attract skilled migrants to sustain economic growth of the country in the near future. This visa is for the people interested in obtaining permanent residence based on their ability to become economically established in Canada. In 2004, 133,746 new permanent residents were welcomed under the economic class. There are several different programs available under the Skilled Worker Program like Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Applications under this option are processed by the Canadian Federal government's Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Minimum requirements for this programme are:-

1. Applicants meet the minimum work experience requirements;





2. Prove that they have the funds required for initial settlement;





3. Earn sufficient units of assessment in the selection factors like education, official language, work experience, age adaptability factor etc. to meet the minimum Pass mark.

1. The Canadian Skilled Worker Visa allows migration to Canada as a Permanent Resident, without the need for an employer or sponsor, to seek employment and apply for jobs following the exact same process as a resident skilled worker.





2. You are able to accept a job and join a new employer without you and that employer needing to go through the work permit process





3. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa gives you the right to apply for Citizenship after 3 years, providing that you follow the necessary requirements to apply, thus making this visa a very attractive and popular method of Canadian immigration for skilled workers.