In order to qualify for Canadian immigration as a Federal Skilled Worker you need to have at least one year of full-time or equivalent paid work experience (in the past 10 years) in one of the 29 qualifying occupations. As of July 1, 2011 the following qualifying occupations are accepted for Federal Immigration. The number in front of each occupation is the National Occupational Classification code (NOC).
0631 - Restaurant and food service managers:
0811 – Primary production managers (except agriculture):
1122 – Professionals in business services to management:
1233 - Insurance adjusters and claim examiners:
2121 - Biologists and related scientists:
2151 - Architects:
3111 – Specialist physicians:
3112 - General practitioners and family physicians:
3113 - Dentists:
3131 - Pharmacists:
3142 - Physiotherapists
3152 - Registered Nurses:
3215 – Medical radiation technologists:
3222 - Dental hygienists and dental therapists:
3233 - Licensed practical nurses:
4151 - Psychologists:
4152 – Social workers:
6241 - Chefs:
6242 - Cooks:
7215 - Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades:
7216 - Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades:
7241 - Electricians (except Industrial or Power System electricians):
7242 - Industrial electricians:
7251 - Plumbers:
7265 - Welders and Related Machine Operators:
7312 - Heavy-duty equipment mechanics:
7371 - Crane operators:
7372 - Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction:
8222 - Supervisors in oil and gas drilling and service:
You must obtain 67 points based on the selection factors below:
Education: Applicants are awarded up to 25 points.
Language Skills: Applicants are awarded up to 24 points.
Work Experience: Applicants are awarded up to 21 points for paid skilled work experience acquired in the last 10 years. A minimum of 15 points is required.
Age: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points. ( 21-49 years old)
Arranged Employment: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points.
Adaptability: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points.
Applicants must include Test d’Evaluation de Français (TEF) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with their application.
Applicants must show that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and their dependants after arrival in Canada.
Applicants and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and security background check as a part of their Canadian immigration process.