Hi all,
I'm new here. My significant other and I are thinking of immigrating from US to Vancouver. We will be ages 53 and 49 or something like that. Will that make our immigration more difficult/impossible?
Thanks,
Karen
I would suggest you go on the CIC website and look at 3 options. take the Skilled worker 'do you qualify' test. Run 2 scenarios - each one with a different primary applicant (you or your partner). see how the scores look. Age is not your friend, but depends on what else comes with it.
Also investigate the business class. There may be some new initiatives in the works for work permits that result in permanent status but we have no idea when those plans might be implimented.
let us know how you make out.
By the way... welcome.
For age under SW class,you will get maximum point worth 10.Anywhere above 49 or below 21 reduces your point by a factor of 2.I am pretty sure about that.That doesn't mean you will not score 67.Keeping in mind of your age factor,I am pretty sure you have seniority in respect to work experience.You can easily score 21 units right there.You can also pull score in respect to basic French,while scoring full 16 units in English.As Joohliya mentioned,you can run down a test for both your spouse and yourself.You will be fine!
JC
Just wanted to say
since I don't know about the Skilled worker route. LOL
Yeah, you lose 2 points per year over age 49, I think, but you can make those up with education, language proficiency, etc. All is not lost! :D
Hi klocke,
As they have said, all is not lost. Skilled worker immigration is based on point system. You need to score 67 points or more to be able to have a chance. I am posting a link here so you see how the points are awarded and another link so you can take the self-assessment test. As Joohliya suggested, take the test with you as the principal and another test with your spouse as the principal.
LINK to check out the Six Selection Factors and Pass Mark:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-5.html
LINK to self-assessment test
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/assess/index.html
good luck...
Hi Klocke and welcome to the forum.
One other thing I wanted to add to the information provided by Joohliya and Mrs Joe... IF you apply under the skilled worker category and do not have arranged employment, one must have sufficient funds to support yourself/family. I am posting the information from the CIC website
The Government of Canada does not provide financial support to new skilled worker immigrants.
You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to support your family.
You will need to provide proof of your funds when you submit your application for immigration.
The amount of money that you need to have to support your family is determined by the size of your family.
Number of Family Members & Funds Required
(in Canadian dollars)1:$10,168 2:$12,659 3:$15,563 (the list goes on...)
You do not have to show that you have these funds if you have arranged employment in Canada.
In addition to meeting the required pass mark, the requirement to have such a large amount of "extra money" can certainly have a big impact on your decision. Just go to cic.gc.ca and start reading. If you have questions, there are lots of people in this forum that will do their best to help answer your questions. 
Happy New Year!!
With the passing of 2005, and still no news from Canada, a new question comes to mind.
What happens if you're under 49 when you apply as a Skilled Worker, but are over 49 ny the time they finally look at your application? Do you get points as a younger or older person? It's been nearly a year, and so far all we've gotten is our AOR. In the mean time, we're not getting any younger.
Kris :)
everything is locked in at point of application - including age. Sure wish our bodies would comply in the same way :)
Thanks, Joohliya! My DH was 46 and I was 45 when we applied, but at the rate things are moving we may be pushing 60 by the time we get our IA :) Did you find this "lock in" information published somewhere?
Kris
Thanks for the pointer... without it I wouldn't have understood the "lock-in" date to refer to issues such as which age would be used for Points calculation, but rather only to secure a place in the (long) queue.
Luvancouver
weclome to the forum..
if u have enough poiints you should be able to make it ...
cindy
why not think about Provincial Nomination also?