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6 things you need to know to get you there

Canada is one of the most rewarding and dynamic countries in the world. The United Nations voted it into 4th place 2007/08, up two places from the previous year.

Scoring it on health, educational and economic indicators, it beats Australia, Ireland, UK and USA.

There are many avenues to explore to become a Canadian citizen, here we look at the Federal Skilled Worker programme.

Immigration applications are assessed on six factors designed to indicate which applicants are likely to become economically established upon immigration to Canada.

The selection factors are summarized as follows:

Education: Applicants are awarded up to 25 points
You’re given points ranging from 5 for secondary education to 25 for a PhD, or Master’s, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study!

Language Skills: Applicants are awarded up to 24 points
Canada has two official languages, English and French, you’ll be scored on listening, reading, speaking, writing for both after indicating which is your first and second. You’ll be awarded upto 16 points for your first language and 8 for the second.

Experience: Applicants are awarded up to 21 points
Marked on the number of years work experience you have in your chosen field, ranges from 15 points for one year to 21 points for four or more.

Age: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points
Good news if you’re in the 21 to 49 year old group – you get 10 points, you’ll lose 2 points for being 20 or 50, lose another 2 points for being 19 or 51, lose another 2 for 18 or 52 and so on.

Arranged Employment: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points
Ten points awarded for permanent job offer from a Canadian employer.

Adaptability: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points
If you have family or relatives you’ll be awarded 5 points, any authorised work over a year 5 points, over two years full time study another 5 points, 3-5 points if your spouse or common-law partner’s education and 5 points recieved under arranged employment.

If you score at least 67 points and can show you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after arrival in Canada visit Global Visas for further advice and information.