CANADA - Guide for Skilled Workers

Several Canadian provinces have especial programs to encourage the arrival of the families and the skilled workers they need. They are also on the look of investors and entrepreneurs who will start industries and companies for the benefit and the development of the Country thanks to their funds and experience

Every province has an agreement with the Canadian government that allows them to select and nominate as candidates as the province needs, according to its own requirements. Some provinces accept investors or entrepreneurs owning less founds than the amount demanded by the federal program. In case of skilled workers, it may be easier to immigrate to some provinces requiring workers in their area and they usually have support programs (housing, incentives, loans, etc.) to help them settle down in that province. The Canadian government, by the CITIZEN AND IMMIGRATION CANADA (CIC) processes and administrates the selection of these nominated candidates.

To apply for the resident visa under the Province Nomination Program, the process should be started by contacting the corresponding bureau of the institution in the province first, and then sending the documents they may require. In general terms, investors or skilled workers who apart from meeting the requirements have the genuine intention to live in that province are needed in specific areas

After the approval by the provincial government, they will send a document or nomination letter, which must be presented at the Canadian Embassy along with the rest of the necessary documents. Thus, the Resident Visa is achieved.

For further details on immigration nominations and opportunities in the different provinces, visit the following sites:

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After the approval of the provincial government, they will send a document or nomination letter, which must be presented at the Canadian Embassy along with the rest of the necessary documents. Thus, the Resident Visa is achieved.

NOTE: After being nominated by a province, the process should be followed by applying as a Permanent Resident at the CITIZEN AND IMMIGRATION CANADA (CIC) or your country's embassy. Based on the immigration regulations in Canada, an official will assess your application.