1 year or more of  high-skilled work experience in the last 10 years 

Minimum education – equivalent of secondary diploma in Canada 

Strong official language ability (CLB 7+ in all abilities) 

Score at least 67/100 on the Skilled Worker selection factors 

Funds: about $12 500 + $4000 per additional family member (not required if you have a qualifying job offer) 

1 year of more  of high-skilled work experience in Canada in the last 3 years (co-op, internships, volunteer, and work while studying full-time do not count)

• Official language ability (CLB 7+ or 5+ for NOC B work experience) 

Federal Skilled Trades

 2+ years of paid full-time work experience in an eligible trade in the last 5 years

 Eligible trades include skilled construction, industrial, manufacturing, natural resources, maintenance occupations • Chefs, cooks, butchers and bakers also included

Official language ability (CLB 5+ in speaking/listening, 4+ in reading/writing)

 Meet the NOC training/education requirements to practice your trade

 Have a qualifying job offer in your trade from a Canadian employer OR be certified to practice your trade by a province or territory

 Funds: about $12 500 + $4000 per additional family member

The experience gained must come under guidelines set by the Canadian National Occupation Classification (NOC). The NOC classifies the skill type as:

-Type 0 (Managerial Occupation)

-Type A (Professional Occupation)

-Type B (Technical Occupations & Skilled Trades)