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April 12, 2007

THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR SKILLED WORKERS TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA


It is tough to imagine someone who has a degree, can speak English and/or French, and generates enough income to be self-sufficient would want to leave their country and possibly start again in a new country. These people do exist and in large numbers. There are many people who wish to leave their homelands so that they can have an opportunity for a better life for themselves or their children. Someone with these credentials should seriously consider immigrating to Canada.

In June 2002, the Canadian government introduced a law to assess skilled worker applicants. Skilled workers are now assed on a point system based on a series of criteria. The criteria is based on, but not limited to, one’s level of education and work experience, ability to communicate in French and/or English, and ability to adapt to life in Canada. Points are awarded according to the skill of the applicant in each category. One needs to obtain a total of 67 points in order to qualify as a skilled worker.

Of course, one of the big questions is why someone with high qualifications would want to move to Canada? Many could indeed be doing well but they are not necessarily looking for better employment. They immigrate to Canada in order to have a higher quality of life. Because Canada offers high quality services in education, transportation, health, and security, many have decided to move here. With vast work opportunities to meet the skills of many people, Canada is clearly an attractive destination. Moreover, skilled workers are the most in demand by the Canadian government. Now is a perfect time for anyone considering immigrating to Canada to do so.

If you are curious to find out if you meet the criteria as a skilled worker, you can take a free, online assessment at http://www.immigroup.com/canadian_immigration.php (available in English and Spanish). Immigroup also offers great services that will help you in filing your application.

Should you not make the 67 points do not be dejected. Canada has always depended on all immigrants in order to become the nation that it is. If you do not meet the score for this class, you could still immigrate to Canada under many different categories. If you are interested in finding out the many ways to immigrate to Canada, visit the link above.