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Canada
Pharmacist Visa Route
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker / Provincial Nominee Program
PEBC evaluating examinations are the main hurdle; once licensed, pharmacists are in strong demand.
Moderate
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Minimum Salary
CA$110,000
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Processing Time
20–36 weeks
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Path to PR
Immediate PR
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Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
CLB 7
Eligibility requirements
- 1Pharmacy degree and completion of Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) evaluation
- 2Provincial pharmacist registration (e.g. Ontario College of Pharmacists)
- 3CLB 7 minimum
- 4Minimum 1 year skilled work experience
- 5ECA for degree
- 6Sufficient settlement funds
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- PEBC evaluating examination results
- Provincial pharmacist registration
- IELTS/CELPIP results
- ECA report
- Employment reference letters
- Police clearance
- Proof of settlement funds
Step-by-step process
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Apply to sit the PEBC Evaluating Examination
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Pass Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE) of the evaluating exam
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Apply for provincial pharmacy registration
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Complete IELTS/CELPIP and obtain ECA
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Create Express Entry profile
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Receive ITA and submit PR application
Official source
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