qualifying for the federal skilled worker program

Choosing the RIGHT Immigration Representative

Kimberley Cooper Registered Immigration Consultant (RCIC) # R516678

When selecting an immigration representative it is not only important that you like and trust the person that you are going to hire to complete one of the most important tasks in your life but it is also important that they are regulated and educated in their profession.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are informed and educated. An accredited program provides consultants with important information regarding immigration law in Canada and proper procedures for applications with Citizenship and Immigration in Canada.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC's) are members of the ICCRC and as such are kept informed and up to date on new information and developments in the immigration field. Consultants are required to complete ongoing professional development and practice management education. RCIC's are legally authorized representatives and members in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and as such operate in your best interest under a strict code of professional ethics.

Kimberley Cooper is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) # R516678 which is recognized by the federal government, provincial and territorial governments. Kimberley has a deep knowledge of the Canadian immigration system and laws.

If you are ready to take the next step in your journey to Canada contact us and allow us to help you.

Why You Need To Use A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

It is important to hire a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) because they are knowledgeable and informed on immigration law and the Canadian immigration system. They are supported by the ICCRC which is the national authority designated by the government of Canada to safeguard consumers who seek and retain the services of Canadian immigration consultants. Federal law requires that immigration consultants, in Canada or abroad, who provide Canadian immigration services for a fee, be registered with the ICCRC and accredited as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. (RCIC)

Obtaining a license as an RCIC means that they have completed a rigorous process to enter their industry and that hey complete ongoing professional development in order to renew their license each year. Therefore RCIC's have up to date information and can answer all of your questions and reduce any anxiety that you may have during this complex process.

RCIC's can assist with selecting which category you should apply under and which documents you will need to submit. A regulated immigration consultant can help tailor your application based on your own unique circumstances and background. Before agreeing to work with any consultant, it is very important to ensure that he or she is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), legally authorized by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). The purpose of the ICCRC is to protect the rights of the public and of those looking to immigrate to Canada.

Unauthorized Consultants

Unfortunately, there are many unauthorized consultants who are not regulated by the ICCRC, meaning that they have not met with the ICCRC's ethical or educational requirements. They are not able to sign any documents as an official representative and do not have any formal training in Canadian immigration laws. The consequences of utilizing an unauthorized representative can be severe and unfortunate, such as the denial of your application.

Federal Skilled Worker via Express Entry

3/19/2018

Are You Qualified to Immigrate to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker via the Express Entry System?

In our previous blog we discussed Express Entry and described how it works. We also learned that there are three main categories that can be utilized when applying through Express Entry. Today we are going to discuss applying through the Express Entry System as a Federal Skilled Worker. We will discuss the requirements one needs to meet in order to qualify under this category of the Express Entry system.

Under the Federal Skilled Worker category of Express Entry, you must;

Have skilled work experience that is in the same type of jobs as the one that you attended school for.

For example; you cannot have a Degree in Business Administration and have work experience that is not related to this degree. For example If you have a diploma in Restaurant Management and work experience managing or owning a restaurant then of course this would qualify as skilled work experience. If you have a degree in Business Administration and work experience as a teacher, then this would not qualify as skilled work experience however if you have a degree in education and work experience as a teacher then this would qualify.
This skilled work experience must have taken place within the last 10 years before you apply.

This work experience must be paid work experience as internships and volunteering does not count.

The work experience must be Skilled; this is determined through utilizing Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC). To find out if your work experience is considered as skilled work experience by Canadian standards you can CONTACT US.

This work experience must have been for a minimum of at least 1 year at a full time job at 30 hours per week for 52 weeks for a minimum of 1,560 hours or an equal amount in part time so 24 months for a total of 15 hours per week for a total of 1,560 hours or full time at more than 1 job at 30 hours per week for a period of 12 months for a total of 1,560 hours.

2. Language Ability

You must take an approved language test such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and obtain the minimum score in each of the 5 categories of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. You must obtain a minimum of 6.0 in each of these 4 categories in order to qualify under this program.

3. Education

If you have a foreign education meaning an education that took place outside of Canada then you must complete an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from a Canadian approved agency proving that your foreign education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian post secondary institution. CONTACT US to find out how to obtain an ECA report.

4. Additional Selection Factors

Additional selection factors such as Age, Education, Work Experience and whether you have a valid job offer, your English or French speaking abilities and your adaptability with how well you may be able to settle into Canada are all taken into consideration and scored on a 100-point grid. You earn points for how well you do in each one of these factors and the minimum pass mark is 67. To find out how many points you may score in the CRS enter here!

If you meet the above criteria, then you may be eligible to utilize the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker category to apply.

To find out if you qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program offered through the Express Entry System complete our FREE ONLINE EXPRESS ENTRY ASSESSMENT or CALCULATE YOUR CRS SCORE HERE.

The last set of Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residency were issued on March 14, 2018. The Canadian Government invited 3,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian Permanent Residency. In this draw the minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score was 456 points. Therefore, those candidates that received 456 points or more were invited to apply.

If your dream is to come and live and work in Canada and you think that you may be a qualified applicant, then CONTACT US TODAY and we can help you determine if you qualify as a Federal Skilled Worker under the Express Entry System.

Choosing the RIGHT Immigration Representative

Why You Need To Use A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

Unauthorized Consultants

Federal Skilled Worker via Express Entry

Are You Qualified to Immigrate to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker via the Express Entry System?

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