Dear Valued Client,
Thank you for contacting the Pioneer Immigration Law Firm in Sri Lanka, founded (in year 2000) and presided by Bandula Abeysinghe, Attorney at Law, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
Canada selects economic immigrants according to the changing needs of Canadian job market with a view to driving growth and supporting communities across Canada. Accordingly, please first check if you meet the following immigration eligibility requirements.
Do you already have at least 6 month work experience in one of the High Demand Occupations within the last three years or CAN YOU accumulate in the future?
- Education – Teacher Assistants, Montessori Teachers & Assistants, Daycare workers (Full list and more details are given below)
- Health Care & Social Workers – Doctors, nurses, caregivers, Social Workers etc. (Full list and more details are given below)
- Science, Engineering & Technology Occupations (Full list and more details are given below)
- French Fluency Path – Any skilled occupation is eligible – E.g. Admin Assistant, Banker, Bookkeeper and over (More details are given below)
EDUCATION OCCUPATIONS
Currently Below 35 years
At least a Bachelor Degree OR Two post secondary qualifications (Three year credential + 6 months to 1 year credential)
IELTS (General Test) at least Listening 8, and other bands 7 each (or equivalent in PTE Core/CELPIP). For younger applicants, lower IELTS results may be sufficient.
At least 6-month work experience as a Teacher/Teaching Assistant in a school, pre-school or Day Care + 2.5 years in the same or other skilled occupation (e.g. Admin Assistant). For younger applicants, even 1 year may suffice.
Eligible Occupation List – Day Care, Primary School Teachers & Assistants, Montessori/Pre School Teachers & Assistants, Secondary School Teachers & Assistants, Instructors of persons with disabilities. Almost all categories of school/pre-school/day care teachers & assistants including music, dance etc. are included.
HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL WORKER PATH
Below 35 years
IELTS General Test at least Listening 8, and other bands 7 each (or equivalent in PTE Core/CELPIP). 6-month work experience in past 3 years + 2.5 more years of experience in same/other skilled occupations.
At least a Bachelor Degree (preferably Master’s or eligible professional degree like MBBS, Pharmacist, Law) OR Two post secondary qualifications (Three year credential + 6 months to 1 year credential)
* Qualifications may increase if age/selection threshold rises.
Healthcare Occupation List – Includes but not limited to Doctors, Nurses, Surgeons, Dentists, Health Managers, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Caregivers, Optometrists, Technicians, Therapists, Chiropractors, etc.
Social Workers Occupation List – Social Workers, Therapists, Counsellors
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY
Although listed in the demand list of Feb 27, 2025, Immigration Canada (March 4, 2025) confirmed selections won’t occur in 2025. Preparation advised for 2026.
Occupation List – Architecture & Science Managers, Engineers (Civil, Electrical, etc.), Engineering Technologists, Insurance Agents & Brokers, Cybersecurity Engineers.
At least a Bachelor Degree (preferably Master’s) OR Two post secondary qualifications (Three year + 6 months to 1 year credential).
* Qualification may increase if selection thresholds increase.
FRENCH FLUENCY PATH TO CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Below 50 years
French Fluency CLB Level 07 (approx. B2 level) via TEF or TCF Canada Test.
At least one year diploma/certificate
* Higher qualification may be required depending on selection threshold (e.g. Two qualifications or Master’s or MBBS, etc.)
IELTS General (or equivalent) – Reading 5, others 5.5 minimum. May need Listening 8 and 7 in others in future.
At least 1 year work experience in ANY SKILLED OCCUPATION in past 5 years (e.g. Admin Assistant to Top Manager – excludes drivers and semi-skilled). May rise to 2–3 years if thresholds increase.
You do not meet the above requirements
If not eligible now or in future, please don’t proceed to paid consultation. We advise getting a second opinion as this guidance is based on predictive criteria, not guaranteed outcomes.
You meet the above requirements
If yes, please proceed to the next stage.
To determine your individual eligibility finally, attend a paid consultation with Bandula Abeysinghe, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Fee: Rs. 5000 (non-refundable).
Next Steps:
- Fill out the attached form fully.
- Make Rs. 5000 payment to:
Account No: 1870029392
Account Name: Zenith Immigration Consultants
Bank: Commercial Bank, Pita Kotte Branch
Higher fees apply for office consultations.
Email the following to [email protected] to book:
- Bank Transfer Slip
- Your Full Name
- Date of Payment
- Email & Phone Number
- Your Location (Sri Lanka or abroad)