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Selection
The
Government of Canada has announced major changes to the Immigration Regulations,
effective June 28, 2002. Skilled
Workers are allowed into Canada according to the number of points they score out
of 100 on the following factors - age, education, work experience, language ability
and adaptability Under
these new Regulations, there will no longer be a General Occupations List (list
of occupations in demand). Many occupations, which were previously considered
ineligible under the Skilled Worker program, are now considered eligible. Previously
closed occupations are now effectively open. According
to the new proposed Regulations the selection of the Independent/Skilled Worker
immigrants will be based on the
transferability and adaptability of their skills — not their occupation. It
will emphasize experience in any skilled occupation rather than designating particular
occupations. Education
and actual work experience will no longer need to correspond. Applicants
can be awarded additional points if they can demonstrate previous full-time study
or work in Canada, an informal job offer from a Canadian employer, establish they
have a close family member in Canada. In addition, the new selection process recognizes
and rewards an applicant on the educational level of their spouse. Another
major issue is proficiency
in one of Canada's official languages (English or French). Highproficiency
is defined as: Operational command of the language, with sufficient ability to
function effectively in most community and workplace situations. It will be very
important for an applicant to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in order
to be awarded sufficient points to qualify for Canadian immigration. Visa officers
may have the authority to request official language tests in order to complete
their assessment. We can help.
Skilled
Worker/Professional applicants (other than those destined for Montreal or another
city in the Province of Quebec) would be assessed based upon a series of factors
which, in theory, are designed to indicate the likelihood of succeeding in settling
in Canada. Each factor is allotted a maximum number of points, and applicants
must attain at least 75 points in order to qualify for a Canadian Immigrant Visa.
The selection criteria may be summarized as follows: SKILLED
WORKER SELECTION GRID
|
FACTOR |
Final |
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EDUCATION |
25 |
|
LANGUAGE |
24 |
|
EXPERIENCE |
21 |
|
AGE |
10 |
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ARRANGED
EMPLOYMENT |
10 |
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ADAPTABILITY |
10 |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
|
FACTOR |
Final |
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EDUCATION |
Maximum 25 |
| University Degrees | |
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PhD,
or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
25 |
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Two
or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time
or full-time equivalent study |
22 |
|
A
two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time
or full-time equivalent study |
20 |
|
A
one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time
or full-time equivalent study |
15 |
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Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma |
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A
three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years
of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 |
|
A
two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 |
|
A
one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 |
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A
one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent study |
12 |
|
Secondary School Educational Credential |
5 |
| LANGUAGE | Maximum 24 |
|
1st
Lang. |
High
proficiency (per ability1) |
4 |
|
Moderate
proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
|
Basic
proficiency (per ability) |
1 to max. of 2 |
|
No
proficiency |
0 |
|
Possible
maximum (all four abilities) |
16 |
|
2nd
Lang. |
High
proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
|
Moderate
proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
|
Basic
proficiency (per ability) |
1 to max. of 2 |
|
No
proficiency |
0 |
|
Possible
maximum (all four abilities) |
8 |
| EXPERIENCE | Maximum 21 |
|
One year |
15 |
|
Two years |
17 |
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Three years |
19 |
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Four years |
21 |
| AGE | Maximum 10 |
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Maximum 10 points for: |
21-49 |
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Less two points for each year: |
over 49 or
under 21 |
| ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA | Maximum 10 |
|
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment |
10 |
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Applicants from within Canada
holding a temporary work permit that is: |
|
- Validated
by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations
|
10 |
- Exempt
from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or significant
benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)
|
10 |
| ADAPTABILITY | Maximum 10 |
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Spouse's or common-law partner's education |
3-5 |
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Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada2 |
5 |
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Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary
study in Canada2 |
5 |
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Informal job offer in Canada |
0 |
|
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor |
5 |
|
Family relationship in Canada2 |
5 |
|
TOTAL |
Maximum
100 |
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Although there are fundamental changes to the Canadian immigration
system (the most fundamental changes since 1976), there are also very positive
new opportunities that never existed before. Please do not assume that you will not qualify under the new immigration
regulations. We can help.
If you have applied under the old system and did not qualify, please
resubmit your online assessment form, so that we may reassess you under the new
guidelines. Please do not submit another online assessment form if you have applied
once already, since your original application will be assessed against the new
regulations and you will be notified if you qualify.
If
you are serious about immigrating to the best country in the world, it can be
done with the right preparation (please click here for
more information). For
more details please click on What's
New
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