Student Visa

 

We can assist you in obtaining your student visa through a professional lawyer. Contact us for more information. 

 

Immigration to Canada

 

We can assist you in immigration to Canada through a professional lawyer. Contact us for more information.

 

 

Skilled workers target for 2008-2009 will be up to 265,000 which means up to 265,000 visas can be issued. As there is a great opportunity for investors to obtain a visa (which is different than the skilled workers program).

In order to proceed for a skilled worker visa and to be eligible for the interview or to immigration to Canada you have to obtain 67 (current pass mark) and up through an assessment test.

The following will give you an idea about how your application is considered and the distribution points.

Factor 1 – Education
(maximum 25 points)

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Indicate your highest level of education
Did not complete secondary school (also called high school)
Obtained a secondary school credential
Obtained a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and completed at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Obtained a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Obtained a one-year university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Obtained a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Obtained a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Obtained a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship (other than university) and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Obtained two or more university degrees at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Obtained a master’s or Ph.D. and completed at least 17 years of full-time education or full-time equivalent studies

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Factor 2 – English and French language ability
(maximum 24 points)

First Canadian Official Language (either English or French)
	Read	Write	Speak	Listen
High Proficiency (Maximum of sixteen (16) points)
Moderate Proficiency (Maximum of eight (8) points)
Basic Proficiency (Maximum of two (2) points)
No Proficiency (No points)
Second Canadian Official Language (either English or French)
	Read	Write	Speak	Listen
High Proficiency (Maximum of eight (8) points)
Moderate Proficiency (Maximum of eight (8) points)
Basic Proficiency (Maximum of two (2) points)
No Proficiency (No points)

Factor 3 – Work Experience
(maximum 21 points)

Your Work Experience is …
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year but less than 2 years
More than 2 years but less than 3 years
More than 3 years but less than 4 years
4 or more years

Factor 4 – Age
(maximum 10 points)

Please Enter Your Age in Years
less than 17	20	52
17	21 - 49	53
18	50	Over 53
19	51

Factor 5 – Arranged Employment
(maximum 10 points)

To obtain points for this factor, you must have a permanent job offer in Canada, be capable of carrying out the work, and likely to accept the job. The job offer must be in an occupation listed in Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification. One of the following situations must also apply.

No Arranged Employment
Arranged Employment

 

Factor 6 - Accompanying Spouse / Common-Law Partner’s Education:

Secondary school diploma or less
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and completed at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship or university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship or university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship (not university) and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Two or more university degrees at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A master’s or Ph.D. and completed at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Not Applicable

 

2. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-Law Partner has studied in Canada
No, or has less than two years post-secondary education in Canada
Completed at least two years of post-secondary education in Canada since the age of 17

 

3. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-Law Partner has worked in Canada
No, or has worked full-time in Canada for less than one year
Worked full-time in Canada for at least one year

 

4. Principal Applicant has obtained points under Factor 5, Arranged Employment
You are not eligible to claim points on this question as you do not have arranged employment under Factor 5.

 

5. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-Law Partner has family in Canada
No family in Canada
Family in Canada (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, niece, nephew, child or grandchild, spouse or common-law partner who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada)

 

 

Student Visa Information

What is a visa?

Do I need a visa to study in Canada, U.S.A or U.K ?

What will I need to make my visa application?

Can I extend my stay as a student?

Can I bring my husband or wife and children with me?

Health insurance?

 

What is a visa?

A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in your passport or travel document.

Do I need a visa to study in Canada, U.S.A or U.K?

Some nationals such as EU citizens do not have to have a visa to study in the U.K. However, you will have to satisfy the Immigration Officer on arrival in the U.K that you qualify for entry. If you are in any doubt about your eligibility you are advised to apply for a visa before you travel. Most international students need a student visa to study in Canada, U.K. or U.S.A.

What will I need to make my visa application?

To make your visa application you will need:
· a completed Application form the Embassy.
· your valid passport or travel document.
· any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold.
· a letter from the university, college or school confirming your acceptance on a course of study in Canada, U.S.A or U.K  and a statement of charges for the course.
· evidence of funds, for example bank statements or pay slips, to show that you can pay for your stay and your course of studies in Canada, U.K or U.S.A.

Can I extend my stay as a student?

If you enter Canada, U.S.A or U.K with a student visa and wish to extend your stay for further studies you can apply to do so at the Home Office Immigration.

Can I bring my husband or wife and children with me?

Your husband or wife and any of your children under age of 18 can come to the U.K with you during your studies as long as you can support and accommodate them without help from public funds.

 

Health insurance?

 

You are strongly recommended to have a proper health insurance in the country you are planning to travel to.

 

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