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Monday, October 29, 2012

The New Federal Skilled Worker Program Occupations List


The New Federal Skilled Worker Program
 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has temporarily stopped accepting applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) as of July 1, 2012. New applications will likely to be accepted when the revised FSWP selection criteria take effect in early 2013. And according to Immigration Minister himself, the new FSW program will not be limited to particular occupations.  All occupations classified under NOC 0, A and B will be eligible to apply! 


And right now you can see in the website of Government of Canada


Work experience minimum requirements

If your application is eligible for processing, it will then be assessed against minimum requirements.
Your work experience must be:
  • at least one year, continuous, and paid (full-time or the equivalent in part-time); AND
  • a skill type 0 (managerial occupations) or skill level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) list.

see source:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp
Determine your eligibility
Find out if you are eligible to come to Canada as a FSW.(FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER)
NOC Category 0 refers to all managerial positions.
NOC Level A (0 OR 1) are occupations that require University degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).  
NOC Skill Level B (2 0R 3) (NOC Skill Level  2 OR  3)
 are occupations that require two to three years of post-secondary education at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP. Occupations with supervisory responsibilities are also assigned to skill level B. Occupations with significant health and safety responsibilities (e.g., fire fighters, police officers and licensed practical nurses) are assigned to skill level B.
If you have at least one year experience in any of the the said job classifications, yes, you may be eligible to apply!  This is of course subject to the new points system. You may be eligible, but are you ready?

SKILL LEVEL B ( 2 0R 3)


3 Health occupations

Major Group 30

Professional occupations in nursing

Major Group 31

Professional occupations in health (except nursing)

Major Group 32

Technical occupations in health

Major Group 34

Assisting occupations in support of health services

SKILL LEVEL B( 2 OR 3)

         

2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

Major Group 21

Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences

Major Group 22

Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

SKILL LEVEL A ( 0 OR 1)

SKILL LEVEL A -Occupations usually require university education.
SKILL LEVEL (DIGIT) -  0 or 1
Nature of Education/ Training -University degree at the bachelor's, master's or doctorate level.



1 Business, finance and administration occupations

Major Group 11

Professional occupations in business and finance

Major Group 12

Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations

Major Group 13

Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations

Major Group 14

Office support occupations

Major Group 15

Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations

SKILL TYPE 0 (managerial occupations)


0 Management occupations

Major Group 00

Senior management occupations

Major Group 01-09

Specialized middle management occupations



Tuesday, August 21, 2012

News Release — Revised Federal Skilled Worker Program Unveiled


News Release — Revised Federal Skilled Worker Program Unveiled


“The Federal Skilled Worker Program is Canada’s largest economic immigration program,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “The changes we are making to update the selection criteria are based on a large body of data and evidence we've accumulated over the years showing what skills and qualifications are most likely to lead to success for skilled immigrants.”Ottawa, August 17, 2012 — Proposed regulatory changes announced today to the Federal Skilled Worker Program ( FSWP ) will allow Canada to better select skilled workers who can “hit the ground running” upon arrival.

Following an extensive program evaluation, stakeholder and public consultations, as well as other research, Citizenship and Immigration Canada ( CIC ) is proposing the following changes to the  FSWP :
  • Making language the most important selection factor by establishing new minimum official language thresholds and increasing points for language;
  • Increasing the emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience and remain in the workforce longer;
  • Increasing points for Canadian work experience and reducing points for foreign work experience;
  • Simplifying the arranged employment process to prevent fraud and abuse yet enable employers to staff positions quickly; and
  • Awarding points for spousal language ability and Canadian experience.
Another proposed change is the introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment – a mandatory requirement that  FSWP  applicants have their education abroad assessed against Canadian education standards by designated organizations.  CIC  will then award points according to how an applicant’s foreign educational credential compares to a completed educational credential in Canada. It does not necessarily guarantee that they would become licensed to practice in a regulated occupation.
“This is an important step we are taking to address the problem of immigrants arriving and not being able to work in their field,” stated Minister Kenney. “This new requirement will help potential newcomers make informed choices about immigration and Canadian career paths.”
CIC  will be issuing a Call for Service Proposals on August 20, 2012, inviting submissions from organizations with expertise in foreign credential assessment to conduct the reviews. The deadline for submissions is September 21, 2012. For more information, please visit  CIC ’s International Qualifications Network website.

The full text of the proposed  FSWP  regulatory changes is now available online in theCanada Gazette. They also include improvements to the Canadian Experience Class and the creation of a new Federal Skilled Trades Program. The Department welcomes input from stakeholders and interested parties.

Final publication is scheduled for late 2012 and the new  FSWP  points grid will likely take effect in January 2013. While there is currently a pause on new applications (except for FSWP  candidates with a qualifying offer of arranged employment or those applying under the PhD stream),  CIC  expects to begin accepting applications again early next year.
These changes have been announced by Minister Kenney in the past year.


english/department/media/
releases/2012/2012-08-17.asp

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