Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program | Australia General Skilled Migrant Program | New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category | |
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Age Limit | No age limit | 45 | 55 |
Occupation | TEER 0,1,2,3 in National Occupational Classification (NOC) | Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List & Regional Occupation List | Skill levels 1, 2 or 3 on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) |
Assessment | Education Credential Assessment (ECA) | Skills assessment | International Qualifications Assessment (IQA) |
English Requirement |
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English Language Test Results Validity | 2 years | 3 years | 2 years |
Invitation Draw | 2 draws/month | 1 draws/month | 2 draws/month |
Expression of Interest (EOI) Validity | 12 months | 24 months | 6 months |
Include Family Members | Spouse & children below age 22 | Spouse & children below age 23 | Spouse & children below age 24 |
Visa Application Fee | (Upon application): CAD 825 per adult, CAD 225 per child (Upon approval): CAD 500 per adult, no fees for children | AUD 4.045 (main applicant) AUD 2,025 (per dependent above 18 years) AUD 1,015 (per dependent below 18 years) | Upon Application: NZD$ 3,310 (Main applicant only) |
Permanent Resident Renewal Requirement | Accumulate 2 years stay out of 5 years | Accumulate 2 years stay out of 5 years | Accumulate 2 years stay out of 5 years |
Permanent Resident Benefits | Canada | Australia | New Zealand |
Citizenship Conversion Requirement | Accumulate 4 years stay out of 5 years | Accumulate 3 years stay out of 5 years | Accumulate 1,350 days and for at least 240 days in each of those 5 years |
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