Immigration To Canada

Canada’s citizenship and immigration programs help build a community of citizens respected throughout the world. On December 12, Prime Minister Martin announced a significant reorganization of government.

Skilled Migration
Skilled workers have education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French and other abilities that will help them to establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada.
Applying to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker is not difficult. Consult this section to find all the information and forms you need to make your application.
Refer to this site often. The rules for applying as a Skilled Worker can change. Before you apply, make sure you are following the current rules. After you apply, check back for information about the steps that follow. You can also check the status of your application.
Canada welcomes skilled worker immigrants, and we hope that this Web site will provide you with helpful information about living and working in the various provinces and regions of Canada.


Will You Qualify as a Skilled Worker?
There are minimum application requirements and selection factors to come as a Skilled Worker.
Find out if you can apply as a Skilled Worker;
Read about the six selection factors;
Learn how to assess your language skills;

Working in Canada
Learn more about:
regulated and non-regulated occupations;
assessment of credentials;
The labour market and “job banks”; and
employment by province and territory.

Things to Consider Before Applying
Application Fees
Funds required to settle in Canada
Medical Examinations
Whether you should hire someone to represent you
Choosing a destination in Canada

How to Apply
Once you have decided that you want to bring your skills to Canada, make sure that you follow the right steps to apply.

What Happens After Applying
Learn more about what will happen after you submit your application:
How your application is assessed.
Checking the status of your application.
What happens when you arrive in Canada.

Business Migration
Business immigrants are people who can invest in, or start businesses in Canada and are expected to support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy. The Business Immigration Programs seek to attract people experienced in business to Canada.
Business immigrants are selected based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.
There are three classes of business immigrants:

Investors
The Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced persons and capital to Canada. Investors must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $800,000 and make an investment of CDN $400,000.

Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced persons that will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $300,000 and are subject to conditions upon arrival in Canada.

self Employed persons
Self-employed persons must have the intention and ability to create their own employment. They are expected to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada. They may create their own employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada.