Canada

Geographical Information

Canada, a federated country in North America, made up of ten provinces and three territories. Canada is a vast nation with a wide variety of geological formations, climates, and ecological systems. It has rain forest, prairie grassland, deciduous forest, tundra, and wetlands. Canada has more lakes and inland waters than any other country. It is renowned for its scenery, which attracts millions of tourists each year. On a per-capita basis, its resource endowments are the second richest in the world after Australia.

Canada is the second-largest country in the world but has about the same population as the state of California, which is one-25th its size. This is because the north of Canada, with its harsh Arctic and sub-Arctic climates, is sparsely inhabited. Most Canadians live in the southern part of the country. More than three-quarters of them live in metropolitan areas, the largest of which are Toronto, Ontario; Montréal, Québec; Vancouver, British Columbia; Ottawa, Ontario; Hull, Québec; and Edmonton, Alberta. French and English are the official languages, and at one time most Canadians were of French or English descent. However, diversity increased with a wave of immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that brought in people from many other European nations. This trend continues into the 21st century: Canada is one of the few countries in the world that still has significant immigration programs. Since the 1970s most immigrants have come from Asia, increasing still further the diversity of the population.

Student Visa

Canada plays host to more than 175,000 international students in any given year. Increasingly Canada is becoming the country of choice for students from all parts of the world. Canadians have traditionally believed in universal access to quality education. This is reflected in our academic institution's commitment to maintaining affordable tuition costs.

Students have a diverse choice of 92 Universities and 175 Community Colleges and technical Institutes offering an amazingly wide array of study programs. Upon graduation, international students are allowed to work full time in Canada for one year in a job related to their field of study, before returning home. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an international setting.

Immigration Information (PR STATUS)

For immigration to Canada through the Skilled Worker program, candidates must meet the Basic Requirements and pass the Canadian immigration Points Test to qualify. Skilled workers have education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French and other abilities that will help them to establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada.

Skilled Worker Class

Canada is looking for skilled workers and is actively trying to recruit skilled workers into its economy. Skilled workers generally have skills that will allow them to make an immediate contribution to the Canadian economy.

Canadian Immigration Points Test

The current pass mark for immigration to Canada under the Skilled Worker category is 67. This pass mark is subject to change without notice.

Points are awarded in the following:

• Education: Applicants are awarded up to 25 points.
• Language Skills: Applicants are awarded up to 24 points.
• Experience: Applicants are awarded up to 21 points.
• Age: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points.
• Arranged Employment: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points.
• Adaptability: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points.

Work Permits Information (JOB-RELATED ISSUES)

1. Every year, over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily to help Canadian employers address skill shortages. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) ensure that these workers will support economic growth in Canada and create more opportunities for all Canadian job seekers
2. The Live-in Caregiver Program
   A live-in caregiver is someone who provides care to children, the elderly, or the disabled in a private household. After working two years as a live-in caregiver, you can apply to be a permanent resident of Canada. Learn how you can apply for the Live-in Caregiver Program.