how long does it take?

[Shell]

i am studying in the US (i do not live there) and will complete my bachelors in biochemistry in the fall. I was planning on doing a self sponsorship to Canada, is that possible with my degree? And much money will i need in my bank account and how long does the self sponsorship take?
thanks for your help!!!!

 

[PMM]

Hi

i am studying in the US (i do not live there) and will complete my bachelors in biochemistry in the fall. I was planning on doing a self sponsorship to Canada, is that possible with my degree? And much money will i need in my bank account and how long does the self sponsorship take?
thanks for your help!!!!

If you don't have at least 1 years work experience in the past 10 in an occupation on the list of "38" http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2008/2008-11-28a.asp you don't qualify as a skilled worker. Read: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

PMM