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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Visión general
A pathway to permanent residency for skilled professionals in Canada
Requisitos
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)
Restricciones de anclaje
Meses para la ciudadanía
Duración del visado
Permanent residency
Meses para el visado
6 months
Requisito de presencia física
Permanent residents must meet residency obligations to maintain status
Disponibilidad
Medio
Subsidio familiar
Cónyuge e hijos
Visión general
Submit the form online and wait for an Invitation to Apply
¿Preguntas?
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?
benefits
The program offers numerous advantages for highly skilled professionals looking to establish their career in Canada's diverse and innovative environment.
High quality of life
Multicultural environment
Strong social services
No monthly income requirement
Long term program (compared to other Skilled Worker Visas)
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Online Submission Allowed
Países sin visado
157
Passport Validity
10 years, 5 years optional, 5 years for children
Visión general
Canada offers excellent career opportunities, high quality of life, and a welcoming environment for skilled professionals.
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¿Preguntas?
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?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
Not applicable
Personal documents+Proof of employment or Job Offer+Academic background+Professional background+Approved language tests in English or French for writing, reading, listening and speaking meeting the minimum score
Not applicable
Not applicable
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa, applicants must meet specific criteria demonstrating their qualifications and professional experience.
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify qualification requirements
• Check salary thresholds
• Review work experience criteria
Employer Sponsorship
• Secure qualifying job offer
• Obtain employer sponsorship
• Complete labor market test (if required)
Documentation
• Gather qualification certificates
• Prepare employment contract
• Complete skills assessment
• Obtain professional registrations
Application
• Submit visa application
• Complete health checks
• Provide biometrics
Relocation
• Receive work visa approval
• Register with authorities
• Complete workplace onboarding
PROCESS
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
Rankings
142
Clasificación general
Coste
Based on application fee
Requisitos de residencia
Based on residency requirements
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Duración de los privilegios de residencia
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Requisitos
Based on entry requirements
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Estabilidad del programa
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
11
Coste de la vida
12
Quality of Life
3
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Healthcare Quality
4
Internet Speed
17
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Human Freedom
13
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