Saturday 31 May 2014

The Canadian Immigration Requirements Every Prospective Immigrant Should Know About

By Nora Jennings


For many people in the developing world, moving to a developed country seems like an easy way to a better life. However, the only way to really improve your life by immigrating is to do it legally, so that you'll be able to fully benefit from what your adopted country has to offer. Canada is a popular choice but before you start working towards moving there, you need to check that you'll meet the Canadian immigration requirements.

Not every prospective immigrant is automatically accepted into Canada. The country's immigration department has very strict guidelines and criteria that you should meet before they'll approve your application. They use a point system where each criterion is worth a certain number of points. If your total score is high enough, your chances of being accepted are higher.

For instance, your education can earn you a good number of points. Highly skilled people are in demand, especially in fields such as law, medicine and the veterinary sciences. If you have a doctorate degree in one of these fields, your score will be very high. If, however, you only have a high school diploma, you will only score a few points.

However, education alone won't make you suitable for an economically active life. You also need some work experience and show that your knowledge isn't just theoretical. Every year that you've been working can earn you extra points that will improve your overall score.

You also need to be able to communicate in at least one of Canada's official languages. Understanding, speaking, reading and writing English will score you extra points but you can also show your proficiency in French instead. Take a language test in either or both these languages and supply the results when you send in your application.

Children and older people have a slimmer chance of being accepted into Canada. The reason is that they're not economically active or that they may only a few years of economic activity left before they'll become a burden on the state. The age group that is most desirable is the one between 18 and 37 and these people score higher in the point system. Another advantage is having relatives in Canada or having lived there before, since this means that you'll find it easier to adapt to the new surroundings.

The government will also look at other factors, such as whether you already have a job offer or sufficient funds to support yourself. Your health record is important too, because healthier people won't become a burden on the public healthcare system. If you have a criminal record, your chances of making the grade are very slim.

Your partner will be assessed too, especially for adaptability if it's clear that you'll be the breadwinner. Having a partner who's already a citizen of the country will help because this person can sponsor you and increase your chances. To make the process as easy as possible, it's advisable to contact an immigration agency or lawyer to help you with the details.




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