Who can apply

To apply for permanent residence under this pilot, you must:

• have a valid job offer from a designated employer in the community
• have at least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related work experience in the past 3 years (opens in a new tab) 
• prove your language abilities by taking an approved test (opens in a new tab) 
• have a Canadian educational credential or the foreign equivalent  (opens in a new tab) 
• prove you have enough money (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) to support yourself and your family