Fast Track Canadian Immigration

As we all know Canada has a proud tradition of welcoming immigrants. The immigration system of Canada has helped a number of immigrants over the years to settle and flourish in Canada. Since 1869, Canada’s immigration programs have helped build a community of citizens respected around the world.
Canada has always been a dream destination for a large number of people from India, but lately due to the long processing time taken by the High Commission people started to lose interest. To counter this and reduce the work load of the High Commission the Canadian Government has changed the rules and policies the procedure for which is explained below.
Federal skilled worker applications received on or after February 27, 2008 are now assessed for eligibility according to a set of instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.

What are skilled workers and professionals?
Skilled workers are people who are selected as permanent residents based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.

Who can apply as skilled workers and professionals?
Your application will be reviewed in three steps.
1. According to the eligibility criteria, your application is eligible for processing if:

  • you have an offer of Arranged Employment,

OR

  • you are a foreign national who has been living legally in Canada for one year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student,

OR

  • you are a skilled worker who has at least one year of experience* in one or more of the occupations listed in the list issued by the immigration authorities.

If you meet these minimum requirements, your application will then be processed according to the six selection factors in the skilled worker points grid. The six selection factors are:

  • your education
  • your abilities in English and/or French, Canada’s two official languages
  • your work experience
  • your age
  • whether you have arranged employment in Canada, and
  • your adaptability.
  • You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada.