*BREAKING NEWS* - July 2011 = same 29 NOCs! 500 cap

[Cappuccino]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-06-24a.asp

NEW RULES FOR NEXT YEAR

Same 29 occupations as before, except they are limiting to 500 per NOC (with maximum 10,000) - so half the number of FSW1 as 2010-2011!

The good news is that with even less intake for 2011-2012, they will have more capacity with which to tackle pre-June-2010 applications.

Wayne.

[echoes1978]

At the end of this news they say:
"The CIC website will be updated on July 1, 2011, with details on application requirements and procedures for affected programs."

So this means that we cant send our application before we see new requirements, right

[canadaforall]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-06-24a.asp

NEW RULES FOR NEXT YEAR

Same 29 occupations as before, except they are limiting to 500 per NOC (with maximum 10,000) - so half the number of FSW1 as 2010-2011!

The good news is that with even less intake for 2011-2012, they will have more capacity with which to tackle pre-June-2010 applications.

Wayne.

Hi Wagne
            This is really good news. I am so happy, i am waiting patiently.  I have waited for so long, so let them try and do something.
I think in my opinion , they have taken the best decision.

Thanks for the news.

[loolo]

Thanks for the information.

[akira-pb]

no change in points allocation ?

[entemaria]

no change in points allocation ?

no changes are in plan i guess

[MurtazaH]

Changes Expected to the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recently announced they are consulting with relevant stakeholders about changing various aspects of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. CIC is considering changing the number of points awarded in three of the six selection factors. CIC is also proposing changes to educational requirements and stricter rules for assessing the validity of Canadian job offers. According to CIC, these suggested changes are meant to reflect the current needs of the Canadian economy and enable immigrants to better integrate into the Canadian economy.

Points Changes in Selection Factors

Applicants will still be required to attain at least 67 points out of 100, in addition to meeting eligibility requirements, in order to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. CIC is proposing to change the maximum number of points applicants can receive in the following three selection factors: language, age, and work experience. Currently, applicants can receive a maximum of 24 points for their first and second official Canadian language, a maximum of 10 points for age if an applicant is between the ages of 21 and 49, and a maximum of 21 points for paid skilled work experience within the past 10 years.

i. Language

One proposed change would increase the number of points applicants can receive for a first official Canadian language (English or French) to 20 points, rather than the current 16. CIC is also considering establishing minimum language requirements for certain occupational skill levels. A higher minimum language requirement would be required for applicants with work experience in professional occupations, such as doctors, nurses, and engineers. Applicants with work experience in skilled trades would have a lower minimum language requirement.

ii. Age

CIC is proposing to increase the number of points in the age factor from 10 to a maximum of 12 points. Rather than maximum points being awarded until age 49, the suggested change will only allow applicants to gain maximum age points until the age of 35.

iii. Work Experience

CIC is proposing to lower the maximum points for work experience from 21 to 15 points and increase the years of experience required to obtain maximum points. CIC has noted that foreign work experience is not a strong indicator of success in the Canadian labour market and the additional points would be more beneficial in the language and age factor.

Other proposed changes

In order to make the Federal Skilled Worker Program more accessible to applicants with trade skills, CIC is proposing to reduce the number of years associated with education for those with a trade or non-university certificate. Currently, applicants who have a one year trade diploma must have also completed 13 years of full-time education in order to claim maximum points for that diploma under the education factor. Applicants who have a two year trade diploma must have completed 14 years and those with a three year trade diploma must have completed 15 years of education. If the proposed change is accepted, applicants with trade diplomas would be able to claim maximum points for their education with fewer years of full-time education.

CIC is also considering requiring applicants to prove their credentials are recognized by the appropriate Canadian authorities if their profession is regulated in Canada. For example, engineering is a regulated profession in Canada. Under the proposed change, any applicant who has work experience as an engineer would be required to have their credentials recognized by a Canadian professional licensing body before they submit their application for Canadian permanent residency.

Finally, CIC is proposing to establish clearer regulations for assessing employers and assessing whether a job offer is genuine. The Arranged Employment factor is an important aspect of the Federal Skilled Worker Program and CIC has noted that applicants who have Arranged Employment fare better upon arrival in Canada compared to those who do not have Arranged Employment. There have been numerous cases of fraudulent job offers from employers looking to exploit immigrants for money. With clearer guidelines for assessing job offers and employers, CIC is hoping to deter potential fraud.

If these changes are made to the program, applicants who are over the age of 35 and have lower language proficiency levels could have difficulties qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. If you qualify now for immigration under the current Federal Skilled Worker Program, you should submit your application as soon as possible as you may not qualify once the changes have been implemented.
I got this detail from a friend. Best Regards Murtaza

[dsubhi]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-06-24a.asp

NEW RULES FOR NEXT YEAR

Same 29 occupations as before, except they are limiting to 500 per NOC (with maximum 10,000) - so half the number of FSW1 as 2010-2011!

The good news is that with even less intake for 2011-2012, they will have more capacity with which to tackle pre-June-2010 applications.

Wayne.

Well.. that's what called a BREAKING NEWS !!!!

Thanks for sharing it, Wayne!


Cheers.

[thebeast184]

Yes this was on the CIC website a while back. They where conducting some reasearch on the matter. Nothing is official though. And in my opinion, given todays news I beleive this wont happen in the near future. I think that if they didnt change the NOC's and they simply reduced the quota they are simply trying to clear backlog at the time. Lets wait and see next week if they are any other changes to current regulations.

Rod

Changes Expected to the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recently announced they are consulting with relevant stakeholders about changing various aspects of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. CIC is considering changing the number of points awarded in three of the six selection factors. CIC is also proposing changes to educational requirements and stricter rules for assessing the validity of Canadian job offers. According to CIC, these suggested changes are meant to reflect the current needs of the Canadian economy and enable immigrants to better integrate into the Canadian economy.

Points Changes in Selection Factors

Applicants will still be required to attain at least 67 points out of 100, in addition to meeting eligibility requirements, in order to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. CIC is proposing to change the maximum number of points applicants can receive in the following three selection factors: language, age, and work experience. Currently, applicants can receive a maximum of 24 points for their first and second official Canadian language, a maximum of 10 points for age if an applicant is between the ages of 21 and 49, and a maximum of 21 points for paid skilled work experience within the past 10 years.

i. Language

One proposed change would increase the number of points applicants can receive for a first official Canadian language (English or French) to 20 points, rather than the current 16. CIC is also considering establishing minimum language requirements for certain occupational skill levels. A higher minimum language requirement would be required for applicants with work experience in professional occupations, such as doctors, nurses, and engineers. Applicants with work experience in skilled trades would have a lower minimum language requirement.

ii. Age

CIC is proposing to increase the number of points in the age factor from 10 to a maximum of 12 points. Rather than maximum points being awarded until age 49, the suggested change will only allow applicants to gain maximum age points until the age of 35.

iii. Work Experience

CIC is proposing to lower the maximum points for work experience from 21 to 15 points and increase the years of experience required to obtain maximum points. CIC has noted that foreign work experience is not a strong indicator of success in the Canadian labour market and the additional points would be more beneficial in the language and age factor.

Other proposed changes

In order to make the Federal Skilled Worker Program more accessible to applicants with trade skills, CIC is proposing to reduce the number of years associated with education for those with a trade or non-university certificate. Currently, applicants who have a one year trade diploma must have also completed 13 years of full-time education in order to claim maximum points for that diploma under the education factor. Applicants who have a two year trade diploma must have completed 14 years and those with a three year trade diploma must have completed 15 years of education. If the proposed change is accepted, applicants with trade diplomas would be able to claim maximum points for their education with fewer years of full-time education.

CIC is also considering requiring applicants to prove their credentials are recognized by the appropriate Canadian authorities if their profession is regulated in Canada. For example, engineering is a regulated profession in Canada. Under the proposed change, any applicant who has work experience as an engineer would be required to have their credentials recognized by a Canadian professional licensing body before they submit their application for Canadian permanent residency.

Finally, CIC is proposing to establish clearer regulations for assessing employers and assessing whether a job offer is genuine. The Arranged Employment factor is an important aspect of the Federal Skilled Worker Program and CIC has noted that applicants who have Arranged Employment fare better upon arrival in Canada compared to those who do not have Arranged Employment. There have been numerous cases of fraudulent job offers from employers looking to exploit immigrants for money. With clearer guidelines for assessing job offers and employers, CIC is hoping to deter potential fraud.

If these changes are made to the program, applicants who are over the age of 35 and have lower language proficiency levels could have difficulties qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. If you qualify now for immigration under the current Federal Skilled Worker Program, you should submit your application as soon as possible as you may not qualify once the changes have been implemented.
I got this detail from a friend. Best Regards Murtaza

[Nylam168]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-06-24a.asp

NEW RULES FOR NEXT YEAR

Same 29 occupations as before, except they are limiting to 500 per NOC (with maximum 10,000) - so half the number of FSW1 as 2010-2011!

The good news is that with even less intake for 2011-2012, they will have more capacity with which to tackle pre-June-2010 applications.

Wayne.

Thanks Wayne, this is really braking news, much awaited.
Appreciate your effort.

[kathe]

Needless to say, it is a sophisticated strategy to kill two birds with one stone. It is highly likely to combat backlog effectively as well as make available more job opportunities to each and every demanded NOC.

[inderpalsidhu]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-06-24a.asp

NEW RULES FOR NEXT YEAR

Same 29 occupations as before, except they are limiting to 500 per NOC (with maximum 10,000) - so half the number of FSW1 as 2010-2011!

The good news is that with even less intake for 2011-2012, they will have more capacity with which to tackle pre-June-2010 applications.

Wayne.

thx for info

[slavasz]

"And in my opinion, given todays news I beleive this wont happen in the near future. I think that if they didnt change the NOC's and they simply reduced the quota they are simply trying to clear backlog at the time." that it what it says there.
"Lets wait and see next week if they are any other changes to current regulations." - let's see.

[Dr.Hasib]

Yes this was on the CIC website a while back. They where conducting some reasearch on the matter. Nothing is official though. And in my opinion, given todays news I beleive this wont happen in the near future. I think that if they didnt change the NOC's and they simply reduced the quota they are simply trying to clear backlog at the time. Lets wait and see next week if they are any other changes to current regulations.

Rod

Agreed....proposed changes might not come into effect very soon...
by the way, we should look for any updated version of EG7 & OP6 booklets

regards,
Dr.Hasib

[mbastudies]

Thanks Wayne for the updating us with this important news.