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Those with professional abilities that are highly desirable or transferable apply as skilled workers. They are judged against a points system, based on education, experience and language.

   

MONEY:

If you are accepted, immigration officers will check to make sure you have enough money to support yourself and your dependents for at least six months, based on this chart:

Number of
Family Members

Funds
Required

1

$9,186

2

$11,482

3

$14,280

4

$17,286

5

$19,323

6

$21,360

7 or more

$23,397

*You do not have to prove you have these funds if you already have a job arranged in Canada.

Once in Canada, you are largely left on your own to look for work.

 

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Written by June Chua
Sept. 2002

*This site is a teaching tool meant to educate the public about the process of immigration. For questions about immigration and other related matters please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

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