Live and Work in Canada !

The Government of Canada accepts approximately 225,000 to 250,000 immigrants each year.

You can immigrate to Canada as under four different immigration classes: Skilled Worker Class, Business Class (including Investors, Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed Immigrants), Family Class and Refugee Class.

4 Seasons only processes applications for “economic immigrants”, Skilled Workers, Investors and Entrepreneurs. We also process application for Work Permits.

Individuals who are accepted for immigration are given Permanent Residence (landing immigrant status) in Canada , and enjoy all the same social and economic benefits as Canadian citizens. Permanent Residents can apply for a Canadian passport and citizenship after 3 years.

ARE YOU A SKILLED WORKER ?

If you are applying for immigration because you want to live and work in Canada , and you have good educational skills, work experience and adequate English/French language abilities, you probably should apply as a Skilled Worker. You will receive additional points if you are in a favorable age category, if you have studied, worked or lived in Canada before, and if your spouse’s education/work experience is “desirable”. A guaranteed job offer will get you additional points.

ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR?

Entrepreneur applicants are business-minded people who want to establish or purchase a business in Canada . You would apply to this category if you are a businessperson who wants to open a branch of your business in Canada or want to partner with a Canadian business.
This program requires you to have valuable business experience (as a manager or owner of a company), a minimum net worth of $250,000 CDN, and enough capital:

• To establish a business
• To fund the business’ working capital requirements
• To support your dependents

ARE YOU AN INVESTOR APPLICANT ?

Canada ’s Immigrant Investor program is one of the most attractive in the world, providing the benefits of both Canadian citizenship and investment security. An investor requires a minimum accumulated a net worth of $800,000 CDN. Immigrant Investors are required to advance a fully guaranteed loan of $400,000 CDN to the Government of Canada. After 5 years the loan is repaid to the Investor.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN IMMIGRATING QUICKLY TO CANADA ?

Many Canadian immigrant applicants want to become Permanent Residents as quickly as possible. Most Canadian Provinces want to attract immigrants to their local economies. Provincial Nominee Programs are immigration programs that allow expedited processing; they have been set up in most provinces in Canada to meet labour, business and immigration needs.

There are basically two types of Provincial Nominee Programs. The first type is for skilled workers. This program will allow expedited processing for skilled workers that have a job offer from a local provincial business in an occupation or business sector that meets local provincial needs.
The second type of Provincial Nominee Program is a business immigration program. Most business immigration programs allow expedited immigration processing if the applicant does some variation of one of the following in the province: establishes a new business; invests money; or takes part in a joint venture with a local business.

Although each Provinces Provincial Nominee Program has unique prerequisites and restrictions, the primary benefit of these programs is that the processing time required to obtain approval can often be less than half of the regular immigration process.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING TEMPORARILYIN CANADA ?

Is your trade/profession in demand in Canada ? Canada enjoys relatively low unemployment levels in most occupations. Certain occupations, especially skilled tradespersons, are in high demand in Canada . If you have training and experience in a high demand occupations and your English/French language abilities are sufficient, with few exceptions, we will probably be able to find work in your chosen profession and arrange for a Work Permit.

Licensed to Work for You.

4 Seasons will help you select the immigration program best suited to your needs. Under Canadian law, only members of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) and Canadian lawyers are permitted to act as your immigration consultant or representative.
Frank Goldberg, Chartered Accountant and founding CEO of 4 Seasons, is licensed to practice as an Immigration Consultant (Member# M041746) by the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants.

Successful immigration applications mean satisfied customers.

Our experience has proven that the most successful immigrants are those who can quickly adapt to their new life in Canada .
Accordingly, 4 Seasons carefully selects only those immigrant applicants whose education, work experience, language ability in English/French and character demonstrate that they are open to new experiences, cultures, and opportunities.
Before you spend any money with us, we will provide you with a free assessment opinion as to your suitability to work and live in Canada ,

Free Visa Eligibility Assessment.

The FREE Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to determine if you are eligible to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada or obtain a Work Permit to work temporarily in Canada .

One of our Licensed Immigration Consultants will assess your qualifications for Permanent Residence according to government criteria, at no charge to you, within three (3) business days from the time you complete the questionnaire.

Unlike other companies that provide instant “Online Assessments” one of our qualified staff will personally reviewyour information and assess your qualifications. We assess your ability to qualify for all possible Permanent Resident programs.

This is unlike Online Assessments which typically assess your qualifications for one particular visa type. For Canada , we assess your eligibility for the Federal Immigration Programs, Quebec Immigration Programs, and all nine (9) Provincial Nominee Programs.

The assessment takes between five to ten minutes to complete and is easy to follow. Remember: You are being provided with a free assessment by a licensed and qualified immigration advisor. We need all of the questions answered in order to provide you with a proper assessment.

There are four (4) different assessment forms to choose from depending upon the category for which you are interested in applying.

• If you are a skilled worker or tradesperson complete the Skilled Immigration Assessment.
• If you have a close relative in Canada choose the Family Immigration Assessment Form.
• If you are interested in applying to a Business Immigration Program complete the Business Immigration Assessment.
• If you are interested in working temporarily in Canada , complete the Work Permit Assessment Form.

Your Free Visa Eligibility Assessment result will be emailed to you within three (3) business days. It will provide a list of programs for which you are eligible, as well as a detailed breakdown of 4 Seasons’S fees and services. If you have any questions you need answered prior to retaining our services, you can schedule a Phone Consultation, or a Face-to-Face Consultation. If you ready to begin your immigration process, you can hire us to be your Immigration Representative.

TAKE THE FREE VISA ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT NOW

About this Visa-Temporary Work Permits.

Each year over 90,000 Foreign Workers come to Canada to work temporarily, helping Canadian employers address skill shortages in Canada . In almost all cases you must have a valid Work Permit to work in Canada.A work permit allows you to work at a specific job, for a specific period of time, for a specific employer.

These steps must be followed before you apply for a Work Permit:

1.      An employer must first offer you a job.

2.      Service Canada (SC) must normally provide a Labour Market Opinion, or a confirmation of employment.

3.      After SC confirms that a Foreign National may fill the job, you must apply for a Work Permit.

As a temporary worker you must also meet the requirements that apply to all Temporary Residents of Canada.

• You must be healthy. You might need a doctor’s examination.
• You must be healthy. You might need a doctor’s examination.
• You will need a valid passport, and proof of who you are or other travel documents.

A Work Permit does not grant you Permanent Residence status. If you want to come and live in Canada as a Permanent Resident based on your work skills or experience, see if you qualify as a skilled worker immigrant. It is possible for individuals who possess valid Work Permits to apply for Permanent Residence status from within Canada . In most cases, an application for a Work Permit must be made from outside Canada . 4 Seasons can assist you:

• Matching you with a local employer who is seeking to hire a Foreign Worker.
• Representing your Canadian employer to SC to obtain Validation.
• Preparing file for submission to Canada Immigration.
• Representing you before CIC to obtain work permit and entry visa.

Visit our jobs database to view job listings from employers who are prepared to sponsor Foreign Nationals for Work Permits in Canada .

Application Fees.

Work Permit Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of $150.

Processing Times.

The processing time for a successful Work Permit application varies according to which country the application is being processed in. The SC portion takes an average of 3 months. The Work Permit can day from 1 week to several months depending upon the applicants country of residence.

Free Immigration Assessment.

If you are interested in applying for a Work Permit the first step is to complete our Work Permit Assessment Form and receive your free assessment. It’s free, confidential, with no obligation.

How to Apply

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Also consider:
If you are interested in this program you should also consider:
Provincial Nominee Programs.
If you are nominated for Permanent Residence by a Provincial Nominee Program, in most cases you can apply for a Work Permit without SC Confirmation.Find out more how you can obtain a Work Permit as a Provincial Nominee Applicant.

Provincial Nominee Programs-FAQ.

Q. What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

A. PNPs are immigration programs under which a specific province selects individuals from other countries and nominates them to the federal government for landed immigrant status. The eligibility criteria reflect the specific needs of that province’s labour market and economy.

Q. Which provinces have PNP Programs?

A. The provinces that have PNPs are: British Columbia ; Alberta ; Saskatchewan ; Manitoba ; Nova Scotia ; New Brunswick ; Newfoundland and Labrador; and Prince Edward Island . Quebec has a special separate immigration program.

Q. How do I apply under a PNP?

A. In PNP applications, the first step is for the application to be approved by the province. In most cases this first step is completed quickly. The provincial processing time can range from two weeks to nine months depending on the province. PNP approval is commonly called being “nominated” by the PNP. After the PNP approval, federal approval consisting basically of police, medical and security checks; these are still required as they are under the federal program. This may take 6-8 months depending on the CIC post. After the PNP nomination has occurred, a PNP can assist the nominee to obtain a work visa on an expedited basis.

Q. Do I need to meet the eligibility requirements of federal immigration classes?

A. No. The specific PNP’s eligibility criteria will be used to assess your application. You will, however, be subject to the federal government’s health, security and criminality reviews, and could be asked to supply additional information to CIC. In some cases, individuals may be approved under a province’s criteria that would normally be refused under federal immigration classes.

Q. How long will it take to get a visa under the PNP?

A. Processing times vary; however, successful PNP applications typically receive visas considerably quicker than individuals applying through federal immigration classes.

Q. Will I be interviewed by a federal immigration officer?

A. This is unlikely.

Q. Where do I submit the PNP application?

A. Directly to the PNP office in Canada that you are applying.

Q. Am I required to get a medical check done?

A. Yes. If you are nominated under the PNP, you will receive instructions from the Canadian visa office on how to get medical examinations done for you and your family members.

Q. Will background checks be done on me?

A. Yes. PNP nominees and their adult family members undergo security and criminality screening by CIC, as do all other immigrants to Canada . This will occur when your nomination is forwarded to the federal government by the province that is nominating you.

Q. What financial assets do I need under the PNP?

A. Federal guidelines recommend that immigrants arrive with a minimum of CDN$10,000 per primary applicant plus CDN$2,000 for each dependent, or some other source of financial support in Canada . However, this requirement is waived if you have an offer of employment in Canada as is required by most PNPs for skilled workers.

Q. I have applied for refugee status in Canada . Can I also apply under PNP?

A. No. PNP will not process applications by individuals who are applying in any other immigration category, including a refugee claim.

Q. I am working in Canada on a Work Permit and may qualify in a PNP category. Could I be considered under PNP?

A. Yes, most PNP programs accept applications from individuals working in that province with a valid Work Permit.

Q. Can I apply for a Work Permit and go to Canada prior to submitting a Provincial Nominee application?

A. Yes, most PNP programs accept applications from individuals working in that province with a valid Work Permit. In fact, for certain PNPs your chances of qualifying are a great deal higher if you are already working and living in that province. In most cases, application processing can be completed from within Canada .

Q. Do I need to get my trade or profession credentials recognized in Canada before applying under PNP as a Skilled Worker?

A. You must provide documented proof of your education, training, occupational credentials and/or work experience that show you can become eligible to work in your occupation in Canada after your arrival. If necessary, PNP program officers may ask you to have your credentials reviewed by a qualification assessment organization or the regulatory body responsible for your occupation in that province. In certain situations, they will require that the applicant has met all licensing/regulatory requirements.

Q. If a skilled worker is nominated and approved by a PNP Program, is a visa automatically issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada ?

A. All individuals approved as provincial nominees, and their accompanying dependents, are subject to the standard Citizenship and Immigration Canada assessment which includes, but is not limited to, federal statutory requirements for criminal, security and health checks. An approval by a PNP does not ensure a visa.

Q. Where can I find out about foreign qualifications?

A. You can contact professional associations in Canada for more information on foreign qualifications and also the detailed requirements about specific occupations. The following websites can be of assistance:
Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials Work Destinations

Q. Can my family members accompany me to Canada ?

A. Yes. As an approved provincial nominee candidate, immediate family members may immigrate with you - your spouse and your dependent children. Just be sure immigration processing fees are paid for all your dependents. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will process the dependent's/s’ applications at the same time as yours, also making sure they meet all mandatory federal immigration requirements such as criminal, security and health checks. All immediate family members should be included on your CIC application form (whether they accompany you or not). All accompanying family members 18 and over must submit separate application forms.

Q. Is there a fee for submitting my application to a PNP Program?

A. Most provincial nominee programs do not charge application fees. However, successful candidates will need to pay a processing fee to Citizenship and Immigration Canada when they apply for their immigrant visa(s). They will also need to pay the "Right of Permanent Residence Fees" in order to gain final Permanent Resident status. For more information about fees, please see the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

Q. How would my application be assessed under a PNP Program? What factors are considered?

A. Each program assesses you according to different criteria and has difference selection factors, but in general, the PNP program will want to ensure that:

• You have the necessary education, skills, and work experience for employment in the occupation in which you are applying.
• You have the employment qualifications required by the employer and industry standards.
• You have a bonafide intention to settle in that province

Work Permits and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Normally, applying for a visa under a PNP process is a two-step process. The first step is for the applicant to be approved or “nominated” by a specific PNP. After PNP approval, the next step is for the applicant to submit an application for a Permanent Resident Visa is his or hers country of residence. This takes 6-8 months depending on the CIC post.

However, after nomination a PNP can also assist the nominee to obtain a Work Permit on an expedited basis. The PNP program will have to send a letter to the CIC post stating that the nominee is eligible for a Work Permit. As an approved provincial nominee, the Work Permit can be issued without first obtain a Labour Market Opinion from Service Canada (SC). This significantly reduces the time it takes to obtain a work permit as the SC approval process can take from 1-4 months. After arriving in Canada , an application for a Permanent Resident Visa can be submitted and processed entirely from within Canada .

Typically the work permit option is available for persons applying to a PNP for Skilled Workers with an Offer of Employment. However, some PNP for Business will also issue a Work Permit request for business nominees.

Provincial Nominee Programs.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are immigration programs that allow expedited processing; they have been set up in most provinces in Canada to meet labour, business and immigration needs.

There are basically two types of PNP programs. The first type is skilled worker PNP. This program will allow expedited processing for skilled workers that have a job offer from a local provincial business in an occupation or business sector that meets local provincial needs.

The second type of program is a business immigration program. Most business immigration PNPs allow expedited immigration processing if the applicant does some variation of one of the following in the province: establishes a new business; invests money; or takes part in a joint venture with a local business.

What does a Provincial Nominee visa give me?

If your application is successful, you will be granted permanent residency in Canada . As a Permanent Resident, you have the right to live, work and study in Canada indefinitely.

Applications for permanent residence in Canada will include the principal applicant and all of his her dependants. This means the applicant may bring his or her spouse and dependent children to Canada .

You and your family members will receive immediate entitlement to public healthcare, administered through the province in which you will be living. Children are eligible to attend public (government-funded) schools in Canada . Generally, Permanent Residents can work for any employer in any occupation.

After living in Canada for at least three years as a Permanent Resident, you may decide to apply for Canadian citizenship, or you can continue to retain your current citizenship. As a Canadian Citizen, you will be eligible to obtain a Canadian Passport.

Priority Processing.

The main advantage of applying to a Provincial Nominee Program is that your application for permanent residence in Canada will be processed considerably faster than if you apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

The reason for this is that successful Provincial Nominee Program applicants are issued a Nomination Certificate, which means they have been selected by that Province. Their application for permanent residence is then forwarded by the province to the Canadian Embassy handling their application, and they are requested to provide security background checks and to take a medical examination before issuing a Permanent Resident visa.

The process to obtain a nomination certificate varies according to the province but on average can take between 1 and 8 months. The amount of time it takes to complete the required medical checks and security clearance varies according to which embassy is responsible for processing - but it is 7 months on average. This means that most Provincial Nominee Program applicants can have their visa processed between 8 and 15 months. Click here to view processing times for Provincial Nominee Program applicants at Canadian embassies throughout the world. This is significantly lower than for Federal Skilled Worker Program applicants where the average processing time is 35 months. Click here to see processing times for Federal Skilled Worker Program applicants.

PNP Immigration Options.

The provinces that have a skilled worker PNP are: British Columbia ; Alberta ; Saskatchewan ; Manitoba ; Nova Scotia ; New Brunswick ; Newfoundland and Labrador ; and Prince Edward Island .
Quebec has a special separate immigration program.
The provinces that have a business PNP are:
British Columbia ; Saskatchewan ; Manitoba ; Nova Scotia ; New Brunswick ; Newfoundland and Labrador ; Prince Edward Island and The Yukon .
Quebec has a special separate immigration program.
For an overview of the way PNP helps to expedite obtaining a work visa under PNPs in Canada please see the Work Visa & PNP page. 4 Seasons can provide the following assistance to PNP applicants:

• Arrangement of exploratory visits to Canada .
• Detailed analysis of personal data to determine eligibility.
• Preparation and submission of application package and processing monitoring.
• Selection interview training.
• Arrange local employer sponsorship or “Job Offer” ( skilled worker).
• Introduction to local business opportunities for purchase or joint venture (business).
• Consulting on immigrant visa terms and conditions removal (business).
• Consulting on farm purchase (farmers).
• Representation before Provincial Nominee Program offices.
• Representation before Citizenship and Immigration Canada .

Jobs Available for PNP Applicants.

We have hundreds of employers in our database who have retained us to recruit skilled workers for them. If an employer decides to hire you, an Offer of Employment will be provided to you that will enable you to apply to PNP for Skilled Workers in that province. Please review our Job Board to see if an employer in Canada is looking to provide an Offer of Employment to someone in your occupation.

Businesses for Sale to Business Immigrants

We have numerous companies in our database who have authorized us to assist them in finding a buyer for their business. Please review our Businesses Listings for suitable business opportunities that may assist you in qualifying under a Provincial Immigration Program for Business

Free Immigration Assessment

If you are interested in applying to a PNP program the first step is to determine your eligibility. If you are interested in a Business Program take the Business Immigration Assessment and if you are a skilled worker take the Skilled Immigration Assessment.It’s free, confidential, and with no obligation.

How to Apply

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Federal Points Test.

Your application will be assessed, and you will be awarded points for various selection factors, including education, language skills, experience, adaptability, age and arranged employment in Canada . The maximum amount of points attainable is 100.

You must receive a passing mark of 67 in order to qualify for immigration as a skilled worker. For more details on assessing and demonstrating your language skills, there is specific information below in the Assess Your Language Skills section.

Assess Your Language Skills

If you have abilities in French and English, you must decide which one you are more comfortable using. This will be your First Official Language and the other will be your Second Official Language.You are awarded up to a maximum of 24 points based on basic, moderate or high abilities in English or French. Points are awarded according to your ability to speak, listen, read and write as follows:

Proving Language Ability

The best way to prove language ability is to take a language proficiency test given by an organization approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). You will then be able to determine how many points you will receive for the language factor, according to your test score.

You Must:

• Make arrangements for testing by an approved organization (you are responsible for the costs).
• Include the test results with your immigration application.

What Happens Next?

• Use the equivalency charts to figure out how many points you will earn based on your test results
• The test results will be used by CIC as conclusive proof of language skills.
• You can use language test results for one year from the time of the test.

Approved Language Tests

You can arrange to take a language test from any of the following approved organizations:

English Tests

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  Note: for the reading and writing tests, IELTS has “General Training” and “Academic” options. If you choose to take an IELTS test, you must take the “General Training” option.
• Canadian International Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)

Skilled Worker Programs

The Skilled Worker Program is a federal government initiative to overcome skill shortages within the Canadian workforce and to identify individuals who can make a valuable contribution to Canada ’s vibrant economy.

Canada ’s economy is thriving and shortages of skilled workers exist in numerous occupations and various different industries. It is projected that Canada will experience a critical shortage of skilled labour by the year 2014 if the level of skilled immigration is not sustained or increased.

What Does a Skilled Worker Visa Application Give Me?

If your application is successful, you will be granted Permanent Residency in Canada . As a Permanent Resident, you have the right to live, work and study in Canada indefinitely.

Applications for Permanent Residence in Canada will include the principal applicant and all of his/her dependants. This means the applicant may bring his/her spouse and dependent children to Canada .

You and your family members will receive immediate entitlement to public healthcare administered through the province you will be living in. Your children will be eligible to attend all public (government-funded) schools in Canada . Generally, Permanent Residents can work for any employer in any occupation. You, your spouse, and your children will also be entitled to apply for post-secondary government loans, scholarships, grants and bursaries to subsidize the cost of post-secondary education. You, your spouse, and your children are also entitled to apply, in case of need, for pension and social welfare benefits available under Canada ’s vast social services infrastructure.

After living in Canada for at least three years as a Permanent Resident, you may decide to apply for Canadian citizenship, or you can continue to retain your current citizenship. As long as there are no restrictions from your country of origin, you may choose to retain multiple citizenships upon obtaining Canadian citizenship. As a Canadian Citizen, you will be eligible to obtain a Canadian passport which allows visa-free and hassle-free travel to the majority of countries in the world.

Skilled Worker Immigration Options

If you wish to immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Worker, there are three basic options:

• The Federal Skilled Worker program
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Both the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Quebec Skilled Worker Program are independent immigration programs, which means that you do not need a job offer in Canada in order to qualify - although having a job offer may increase your chances of qualifying.

If you wish to live in any province except Quebec , you should apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program. If you would like to live in the Province of Quebec you should apply to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. Both programs are points based under which applicants are awarded various points based on a number of factors including age, education, work experience, language ability and other determinants.

You need to obtain a certain number of points, i.e. “the Passing Mark”, in order to qualify.

Provincial (Immigration) Nominee Programs (PNPs) that allow expedited immigration processing to meet provincial labour and economic needs have been set up in most provinces in Canada . These programs allow accelerated processing for Skilled Workers that have a job offer from a local provincial business in a designated occupation or business sector.

The provinces that have a Skilled Worker PNP are:

British Columbia ; Alberta ; Saskatchewan ; Manitoba ; Nova Scotia ; New Brunswick ; Newfoundland and Labrador; and Prince Edward Island . People wishing to live and work in Quebec must apply under the Quebec Program; those wishing to work and reside in the Province of Ontario need to apply under the Federal Skilled Workers Program.

If you don’t have a job offer at present, please consult our Jobs database to see if an employer in Canada is looking to provide an Offer of Employment to someone in your occupation.

The big advantage of applying to a PNP program is twofold:

• Skilled Workers can often qualify under a PNP who would not pass under the Federal or Quebec Skilled Worker Programs
• PNPs have much faster processing time of 8 to 12 months on average (compared to the Federal Skilled Worker Program which takes 24-36 months to process on average).

Free Immigration Assessment

If you are interested in applying to a Skilled Worker program the first step is to complete our Skilled Immigration Assessment Form, and receive your free assessment. It’s free, confidential, and with no obligation.

How to Apply

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Federal Skilled Worker Program

Skilled Worker immigrants are chosen for their ability to become successfully established in Canada . New selection criteria place more emphasis on applicants' education and skills such as language rather than on their intended occupation.

To be accepted as a Skilled Worker, you must:

• Meet the language skills requirement (the ability to communicate at work in one or both of Canada ’s official languages is very important)
• Meet the minimum work experience requirements
• Prove that you have the funds required for settlement (it is necessary for Skilled Workers to have sufficient fund to support themselves and their families upon arrival in Canada )
• Earn enough points to meet the pass mark in the six selection factors.

Eligible Occupations

Your education and work experience must be in an occupation that is in the in the category of Skill Type 0 , or Skill Level A or B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC). The Federal Occupations List contains the complete list of jobs that meet these criteria. If you occupation is not on this list, then you are not eligible to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, you many still qualify to a Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

You must meet the following minimum work experience requirements in order to apply as a Skilled Worker:

• You must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience within the last 10 years
• You must have had this experience within the last 10 years.

If you do not meet the minimum work experience requirements, you are not eligible to apply as a Skilled Worker.

Points Test

The current pass mark is a minimum of 67 points. If you have 57 or more points, you may still be able to apply for this program if you obtain an Arranged Employment Opinion. You may also consider applying to a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) as these programs are usually employer driven and do not involve a points test or mandatory English testing.

Four Seasons can provide the following assistance to applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker Program:

• Analysis of personal data to determine eligibility.
• Consulting on how to present personal qualifications to maximize the eligibility.
• Preparation and submission of application package.
• Interview training.
• Communication with the visa office.
• Application processing monitoring.
• Representation before Citizenship and Immigration Canada .

Processing Times

Processing time vary depending upon which country the application is lodged in. You can view processing time for visa offices throughout the world by clicking here. Your application processing time may be reduced if you obtain an Arranged Employment Opinion. You may also want to consider applying to a Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers where application processing time is significantly faster.

If you have arranged employment in Canada , you are not required to show proof of funds.

Application Fees

You will have to pay Citizenship and Canada Application Fees and Right of Landing Fees.

Free Immigration Assessment

If you are interested in applying to a Skilled Worker program the first step is to complete our Skilled Immigration Assessment Form and receive your free assessment. It’s free, confidential, and with no obligation.

How to Apply

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Also consider:

If you are interested in this program, you should also consider the:

• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Worker.
• Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee for Skilled Workers.
• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers.
• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers.
• Newfoundland Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers.
• Alberta Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers