Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Skilled Worker program seeks to attract foreign nationals whose education and work experience will help them to be economically established in Canada as permanent residents (landed immigrants). Skilled Worker applicants need to pass the points system that CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) sets by earning at least 67 points (out of 100) and must have the funds required for settlement. This program is the most popular program since you can apply as a skilled worker based on your own merit without having a family member or arranged employment in Canada. Skilled Worker category is often referred to as Independent category.

You need to pass the points system that CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) sets based on the following:

Education (PhD/Master's, Bachelor's, or Trade/Non-University certificate/diploma)
Work Experience (1 - 4 years of work experience)
Language Skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing in English and French)
Age (21 to 49 gets the maximum points)
Adaptability (education and/or employment in Canada, having a relative in Canada, spouse/common-law partner's education level)
Arranged Employment in Canada (HRSDC confirmed, NAFTA/CCFTA, GATS, postgraduate work in Canada, or Arranged Employment Opinion)

For more information, please check a Skilled Worker Points System Chart.

If you would like to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker, please fill out a Skilled Worker Free Assessment.