Canada recognizes the importance skilled worker immigrants to their economy and is planning to admit more federal skilled workers in 2012. In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) plans to welcome 55,000–57,000 federal skilled workers, up from 47,000–47,400 in the 2011 Immigration Levels Plan. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is currently the main avenue for permanent immigration to Canada.

The Canadian Citizenship Test is a "knows about Canada" test required by the Canadian citizenship applicants that are between the ages 18 and 54. The test is run by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and is required as part of the Canadian citizenship application process. The test is available in both official languages including French and English.

If you have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for 1,095 days or longer, you can apply to become a citizen. After 1,095 days, you can get a passport and the right to vote together with a sense of belonging to this country and knowing that you've truly found a new home. On top of that, Canada allows dual or even multiple citizenship which means..

To protect the health and safety of Canadians, as well as reduce and prevent excessive demand on Canada's health and social services system permanent or temporary resident applicants may be required to undergo a medical exam. Your dependants must also pass a medical examination if they are coming with you or even if they are not coming with you. Applications for permanent residence will not be accepted if that person's health..

If you want to become a Canadian citizen, you must:

1. Determine if you are eligible to become a citizen.
2. Apply for citizenship.
3. Take the citizenship test, if you are between the ages of 18 and 54.
4. Attend a citizenship ceremony, if you are 14 or older.

All Canadians have certain rights and responsibilities. Many of these rights are defined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of everyone in Canada. Some of these rights and freedoms are legal rights, such as the right to a fair trial; equality rights, such as the right to protection against discrimination...

As of January 23, 2007, a new American law requires Canadians entering the United States by air to have a valid Canada passport. Many Canadians still don't have a passport and in this article we will outline the procedure to get a Canadian passport. The steps to getting your Canadian passport include Get your Canada passport application form, Take passport size photos, Get your form and photo identity cards signed by a guarantor and finally Obtain a proof of your valid Canadian citizenship.

Toronto, July 20, 2011 ? Improvements to make it easier to visit Canada are coming soon, announced the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. A new ten-year multiple-entry visa will make applying more efficient for applicants and better use government resources.

Canadian provinces and territories are on track this year to welcome a record number of immigrants selected under their own nominee programs. There has been a rapid growth in provincial nominee programs in recent years. Canada plans to admit about 40,000 immigrants in the provincial nominee category in 2011. The Provincial Nominee programs is very beneficial to the country as it helps in spreading out the benefits of immigration around the country.

The point system is one of the selection tools used to determine if you are eligible to apply for Immigration to Canada. It is assessed on six main factors including age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability. The maximum possible score is 100. If your score is the same or higher than the pass mark, then you may qualify to immigrate to Canada in the selected category.