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Applying for a Canadian visa offers an exciting opportunity to live and work in Canada, one of the world’s most dynamic and rewarding countries.

Immigration in Canada constitutes an ever-growing section of society. Skilled professional are interested in immigrating to Canada, because the United Nations Human Development Index has rated the country as the # 1 place to live four times in the past decade

When you become a permanent resident of Canada, you are entitled to most of the same rights and privileges as a Canadian citizen.

The country offers many opportunities for new immigrants; People can enjoy multiple benefits by becoming a permanent resident of the country. Immigrants enjoy most of the privileges extended to Canadian citizens.

Some of the benefits of immigrating to Canada include the right to live and work anywhere in the country. A permanent resident obtains social benefits such as free public school education for children and health care for family members. People get the opportunity to immigrate to Canada along with their family including children; Immigrants can also visit their home country whenever they need to

For unemployed people and people with financial the Canadian government offers crisis, economic benefits and social support. In addition, financial rewards are granted for people having children. A person with permanent resident status in Canada can sponsor family members, including parents, brothers and sisters. The country has a very low crime rate. Moreover, Canada offers a high quality life to those with permanent resident.

Global Connexions (A unit of GC Foreign Services Pvt. Ltd.,) are pleased to inform you that there have been a lot of favorable changes introduced in Canadian and Australian Immigration system which makes immigration process more faster and quicker for eligible professionals.

Fast Track Immigration to Canada in 6-12 months:
The Hon'ble Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism-Canada, Mr. Jason Kenney, has announced faster immigration of Federal Skilled Worker applicants to reduce their permanent residency visa processing time.

Applicable with retrospective effect from June 26, 2010, the new action plan for faster immigration will benefit
professionals in 29 Priority Occupation List that are mentioned below. The most remarkable change is applicants under this new Skilled Worker class will receive their Permanent Residency decision within 6-12 months as compared to previous processing time of 5 to 6 years.

Restaurant and Food Service Managers

Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)

Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management

Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners

Biologists and Related Scientists

Architects

Specialist Physicians

General Practitioners and Family Physicians

Dentists

Pharmacists

Physiotherapists

Registered Nurses

Medical Radiation Technologists

Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists

Licensed Practical Nurses

Psychologists

Social Workers

Chefs

Cooks

Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades

Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades

Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)

Industrial Electricians

Plumbers

Welders & Related Machine Operators

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics

Crane Operators

Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction

Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service

Requirement for Skilled Worker VISA:

Factor	Maximum Points	Your Score
1 Age	10
2 Education	25
3 Language Ability	24
4 Work experience	21
5 Arranged employment	10
6 Adaptability	10
	Total:	100

QUBEC Program:

To qualify for a Quebec Selection Certificate, Skilled Worker / Professional applicants must score enough points under the Quebec Immigration selection system below. A single applicant must score at least 49 points based on the criteria below. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 57 points.

Level of Education	Points
Secondary school general diploma	2 points
Secondary school vocational diploma	6 points
Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies	4 points
Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 1 years of full-time studies	6 points
Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies	6 points
Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies in training listed in Section A or B of the 'Areas of Training' criterion	10 points
Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies	8 points
Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies in training listed in Section A or B of the 'Areas of Training' criterion	10 points
Undergraduate diploma attesting to 1 or more years of full-time studies	4
Undergraduate diploma attesting to 2 or more years of full-time studies	6
Undergraduate diploma attesting to 3 or more years of full-time studies	10 points
Master's Degree	12 points
Doctorate	12 points
Maximum	12 points

Areas of Training
Areas of Training	Points
Section A of the areas	16 points
Section B of the areas	12 points
Section C of the areas	6 points
Section D of the areas	2 points
Section E, F, or G of the areas	0 points
Maximum	16 points

Validated Employment Offer
Criteria	Points
Validated employment offer in the metropolitan area of Montreal	6 points
Validated employment offer outside the metropolitan area of Montreal	10 points
Maximum	10 points

Experience	Points
Less than 6 months	0 point
6 to 11 months	4 points
12 to 23 months	4 points
24 to 35 months	6 points
36 to 47 months	6 points
48 months and over	8 points
Maximum	8 points

Age	Points
18 to 35 years of age	16 points
36 years of age	14 points
37 years of age	12 points
38 years of age	10 points
39 years of age	8 points
40 years of age	8 points
41 years of age	4 points
42 years of age	2 points
43 years of age or older	0 points
Maximum	16 points

French Language
French Proficiency	Low Beginner	High Beginner	Low Intermediate	High Intermediate	Advanced
Listening	1 point	3 points	4 points	6 points	8 points
Speaking	1 point	3 points	4 points	6 points	8 points
Maximum	16 points

English Language
English Proficiency	Beginner	Intermediate	Advanced
Listening	1 point	2 points	3 points
Speaking	1 point	2 points	3 points
Maximum	6 points

French Language Proficiency:

BEGINNER LEVELS:
LOW Beginner -

· Listening: Able to understand short statements (commonly used phrases);

· Speaking: Able to express basic needs.

HIGH Beginner -

· Listening: Able to understand practical information of everyday life;

· Speaking: Able to make yourself understood in familiar and foreseeable situations.

INTERMEDIATE LEVELS:
LOW Intermediate -

· Listening: Able to understand significant information about familiar and foreseeable situations;

· Speaking: Able to express yourself in a comprehensible manner on subjects related to everyday life.

HIGH Intermediate -

· Listening: Understand detailed information about subjects you are familiar with, or concrete and abstract subjects;

· Speaking: Can clearly express yourself on subjects related to your areas of interest.

ADVANCED LEVEL:
Advanced -

· Listening: Understand detailed information related to social and professional life;

· Speaking: Can confidently and precisely express yourself on a variety of subjects.

Stay in Quebec
Criteria	Points
To study for 1 regular full-time semester	5 points
To study for 2 regular full-time semesters	5 points
To work for at least 3 months	5 points
To work for at least 6 months	5 points
For Business for at least 1 week	0 points
Other stay for no less than 2 weeks and not more 3 months	1 points
Other stay exceeding 3 months	2 points
Maximum	5 points

Family in Quebec
Nature of Relationship	Points
Spouse	3 points
Son or daughter, father or mother, brother or sister	3 points
Grandfather or grandmother	3 points
Uncle or aunt, nephew or niece	0 points
Maximum	3 points

Spouse's Education
Education Level	Points
Secondary school general diploma	1 point
Secondary school vocational diploma	2 points
Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies	1 points
Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 1 or 2 years of full-time studies	2 points
Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies	3 points
Undergraduate diploma attesting to 1 year of full-time studies	1 point
Undergraduate diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies	2 points
Undergraduate diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies	3 points
Master's degree attesting to 1 or more years of full-time studies	3 points
Doctorate	3 points
Maximum	3 points

Spouse's Area of Training
Area of Training	Points
Section A of the areas	4 points
Section B of the areas	3 points
Section C of the areas	2 points
Section D of the areas	1 points
Section E, F or G of the areas	0 points
Maximum	4 points

Professional Experience
Professional Experience	Points
6 to 11 months	0 point
12 months or more	0 point

Notes:

· Work experience must have been accumulated during the five years preceding the application date.

· Work experience includes remunerated employment and internships, whether remunerated or not.

· As an exception, an international student who has received a diploma from a Quebec university or college (or will receive a diploma within 12 months of the application date) does not need to meet the six month work requirement and is automatically awarded 1 point under the Work Experience criterion.

Spouse's Age
Age	Points
18 to 35 years of age	3 points
36 years of age	2 points
37 years of age	2 points
38 years of age	2 points
39 years of age	2 point
40 years of age	1 point
41 years of age	1 point
42 years of age	1 point
43 years of age or older	0
Maximum	3 points

Spouse's Language Proficiency
French Proficiency	Points
Oral interaction	0 - 6 points
Written comprehension	0 points
Maximum	6 points

following basis:

Accompanying Children
Age of Children	Points
For each child 12 years of age or younger	4 points
For each child 13 to 21 years of age	2 point
Maximum	8 points

Financial Self-sufficiency
Criteria	Points
Making of a contract (Cutoff score =1)	1 point
Maximum	1 point