The Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Canada offers a pathway to permanent residency for qualified individuals with skills, education, and work experience that can contribute to the Canadian economy.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Highly Skilled Worker Visa program in Canada provides an opportunity for skilled professionals to live and work permanently in Canada. This program is designed to attract talented individuals who can contribute to Canada's economy and fill skill gaps in various sectors.
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Overview
A pathway to permanent residency for skilled professionals in Canada
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals with skilled work experience, language proficiency, and education that meets Canadian standards. Skills must be in occupations classified as TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Permanent residency
Months to Visa
6 months
Physical Presence Requirement
Permanent residents must meet residency obligations to maintain status
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit the form online and wait for an Invitation to Apply
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
Questions?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
How is the points-based system for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa calculated?
Can I bring my family members with me on a Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
Do I need a job offer to apply for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
How long is my permanent resident status valid?
Can Highly Skilled Worker Visa holders apply for Canadian citizenship?
DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Applicant must plan to live outside the province of Quebec (the province of Quebec selects its own skilled workers)
Not applicable
Applicant must prove to have enough money for himself and his family to settle in Canada
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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