Can a Medical Administrative Assistants from Iraq Immigrate to Canada?

Q: Can a Medical Administrative Assistants from Iraq immigrate to Canada?

Yes, Medical Administrative Assistants from Iraq can immigrate to Canada. Programs include Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and employer-sponsored LMIA work permits. There are currently 27 active job openings.

Yes — here are the immigration pathways, active jobs, and salary data for medical administrative assistants from Iraq looking to move to Canada.

Active Jobs

Employers

Moderate

Demand Level

IEC Eligible

Immigration Pathways for Iraq Citizens

Express Entry

Permanent Residence

Citizens of Iraq can apply through Express Entry (FSW, CEC, or FST) based on CRS score.

Employer-Sponsored LMIA

Temporary Work

A Canadian employer can sponsor a worker from Iraq through the LMIA process for a work permit.

Key Requirements

Work Experience

You typically need at least one year of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid work experience as a medical administrative assistants within the last 10 years. Management or senior roles strengthen your application.

Language Tests

You must prove your English or French skills by taking an approved language test. IELTS General Training or CELPIP are accepted for English; TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French. A CLB 7 or higher in all abilities is recommended for Express Entry.

Education & Licensing

Healthcare credentials from Iraq must be assessed by the relevant Canadian regulatory body. You will likely need to pass licensing exams and may need supervised practice hours before you can practise in Canada.

Job Offer

While a valid job offer no longer adds CRS points (removed March 2025), it remains an eligibility requirement for some Express Entry programs and is needed for employer-sponsored work permits. There are currently 27 active medical administrative assistants openings on Job Bank.

Proof of Funds

You must show you have enough money to support yourself and your family when you arrive in Canada. The current minimum is $15,263 for a single applicant and $28,362 for a family of 4. This requirement is waived if you have a valid Canadian job offer.

Family Size	Minimum Funds (CAD)
1 (Single)	$15,263
2 (Couple)	$19,001
3	$23,360
4	$28,362
5	$32,168
6	$36,280
7	$40,392
Each additional member	+$4,112

Eligible Programs for Medical Administrative Assistants

Express Entry (FSW)

Medium Match

Federal Skilled Worker program for qualified professionals with work experience.

Provincial Nominee Program

High Match

Provinces nominate workers with in-demand skills. Adds 600 CRS points.

Temporary Work Permit (LMIA)

High Match

Employer-sponsored LMIA work permit — gain Canadian experience, then transition to PR.

Atlantic Immigration Program

Medium Match

Employer-driven program for Atlantic Canada with faster processing.

International Experience Canada

Medium Match

Working holiday or young professional visa for eligible countries.

Medical Administrative Assistants Salaries in Canada

Province	Median	Low	High
Alberta	$27.76/hr	$21.27	$33.45
British Columbia	$22.89/hr	$18.66	$32.14
Manitoba	$21.67/hr	$18.26	$26.29
New Brunswick	$22.31/hr	$17.78	$25.51
Newfoundland and Labrador	$22.00/hr	$14.50	$27.25
Northwest Territories	—	—	—
Nova Scotia	$21.36/hr	$16.18	$28.28
Nunavut	—	—	—
Ontario	$23.59/hr	$16.33	$31.41
Prince Edward Island	$24.00/hr	$16.75	$26.00
Quebec	$21.46/hr	$17.40	$25.64
Saskatchewan	$22.74/hr	$16.00	$29.07
Yukon	—	—	—