- This economic class stream is meant for people who have worked in Canada in a work that requires certain skill sets. The program was developed for temporary foreign workers and international graduates with qualifying Canadian work experience.
Eligibility for permanent residence under this class is assessed on a pass-fail basis where the primary criteria are the following:
- Candidate has acquired 12 months of full-time work experience in an occupation categorized as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). Qualifying occupations are those of a managerial, professional, technical or skilled trade nature.
- The qualifying Canadian work experience must be acquired within the 36 months immediately preceding the date of application.
- Candidate demonstrates sufficient proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages. The level of proficiency required is determined by the occupation in which the candidate gained qualifying Canadian work experience.
- Candidate should not be inadmissible to Canada on medical, criminal or security grounds.
If you think you may be an eligible candidate under this program or any other programs, please contact us today!