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A New Era in Canadian Immigration

News Bulletin:

Effective June 26, 2010, the list of occupying occupations under the Federal Skilled Worker Class has changed from the original 38 occupations down to 29. Changes will affect only if you applied on or after June 26, 2010. Applications received before June 26, 2010, will be processed according to the rules that were in effect at that time.

 

 

Immigration has been an integral part of Canada's strong economy. Over the years the Canadian government has encouraged application for permanent residence from foreign workers with work experience, skills and education.

In 2008, the Canadian government (and its Provinces) made sweeping changes in its immigration policy and introduced several legislations aimed at reducing the backlog and getting key immigrants in the country much faster:

  • The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) offers fast-tracked immigration for qualified skilled workers who wish to settle in British Columbia (BC). Successful applicants will receive a BC PNP Certificate which will accelerate the Permanent Resident Visa application process.

  • The introduction of Canadian Experience Class as an immigration category for Canada's temporary foreign workers and international graduates who wish to become Permanent Residents.

  • Bill C-50 gives Minister of Immigration the power to set the number of new applications giving priority to qualified skilled professionals applying under the economic class categories.

  • The introduction of the new Federal Skilled Worker Class where applications under this category should receive a selection decision within 6 to 12 months; a far-cry from the old system of 5 to 6 years. (See new list of Occupying Occupations effective June 16, 2010)

  • Strategic Recruitment Stream for U.S. Visa Holder Category H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C and E-3

  • Selected Provinces upgrading their Immigrant Nominee Program for Family Members Category to sponsor qualified family members.

Application Category under the Skilled Worker Class:

Category 1:

You have at least one year of continuous full time (paid work) experience in the last ten years in one or more of the occupations identified in the Ministerial Instructions.

 

Category 2:

You have an offer of arranged employment in Canada.

 

Category 3:

You are a temporary foreign worker or an international student residing legally in Canada for at least 12 months.

 

The new economic class category rules will affect all new applications as well as all applications submitted on or after February 27, 2008.

 

Select a Program:

 

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