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dcohen 18-Aug-00, 07:51 PM (GMT) "Welcome" As moderator of the Immigration Conferences I will regularly post short (and hopefully informative) articles on Canadian immigration issues. I’ll also participate in discussions where I feel that I can add something of substance. If there are any particular topics of interest to you, please let me know. My initial comments have to do with the coming changes to the Canadian immigration selection system for skilled workers. This project has been ongoing since 1997 and it looks like we are getting closer to the implementation of new Regulations. Exactly when this will occur, nobody knows. The current selection model is based primarily on “occupational demand” but this is no longer viewed as relevant in the modern Canadian economy. Instead, there will be a movement toward something called “the human capital approach” which focuses on the range of an applicant’s attributes rather then his/her intended occupation. Three working models are now under consideration by the Government and the new Regulations will likely be a combination of these models. One thing is certain and that is some people will benefit from the changes while others will no longer qualify. Fortunately, there is protection. Traditionally, Canada has not implemented Immigration Regulations retroactively. This means any changes in the selection criteria will not harm an application that has already been submitted. On the other hand, if the new Regulations benefit an applicant they will be applied even if they were not in force when the application was submitted. So if you are thinking seriously about immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker then you ought to consider filing your application sooner rather than later and you may very well benefit from being able to qualify under more than one set of selection criteria.   Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

RE: Welcome, JUAN GUTIERREZ, 26-Sep-00, (4) RE: Welcome, dcohen, 28-Sep-00, (5) RE: Welcome, Carolyn, 20-Aug-00, (1) RE: Welcome, dcohen, 20-Aug-00, (2) RE: Welcome, Carolyn, 22-Aug-00, (3)

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JUAN GUTIERREZ 26-Sep-00, 00:21 AM (GMT) 4. "RE: Welcome" Dr. Cohen: Thank you for your help. It is a very nice job. I will have an interview on Sept. 29, 2000. Could I exepct once the interview is over that the officer gives me an order for medical examination, or do I have to wait for another short or long period of time to get them? Thank you. Best wishes. JUAN GUTIERREZ   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

dcohen 28-Sep-00, 02:22 AM (GMT) 5. "RE: Welcome" If medical examination forms had not been issued prior to your interview, then issuance of such would follow the interview. This may occur immediately following the selection interview, or following additional consideration of the information provided in your case. Policies in this regard vary from one visa office to another. ________ Campbell,Cohen - attorneys at law info@canadavisa.com tel: (514)937-9445; fax: (514)937-2618 http://www.canadavisa.com   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Carolyn 20-Aug-00, 04:46 PM (GMT) 1. "RE: Welcome" So what is Human Capital? Will this new method of screening add to the waiting time? It sounds like each case is going to be scrutinised more closely which will presumably take longer.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

dcohen 20-Aug-00, 06:18 PM (GMT) 2. "RE: Welcome" LAST EDITED ON 20-Aug-00 AT 02:09 PM (EST) >So what is Human Capital? >Will this new method of >screening add to the waiting >time? It sounds like >each case is going to >be scrutinised more closely which >will presumably take longer. Whereas the occupational demand model, currently in place, looks at quantifiable experience in specifically defined occupations, the Human Capital model looks at a candidate's overall skill set. This skills set may include familiarity with computers, language skills, as well as work experience, and its transferability to the Canadian labour market in general, as opposed to a specific occupation. In terms of duration, it is difficult to estimate - at this point - as to what impact such a model might have. I am sure everyone hopes that the process will not be lengthened by such changes. Look for the September edition of the Canada Immigration Newsletter to discuss three of the proposed examples of this model.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Carolyn 22-Aug-00, 11:34 PM (GMT) 3. "RE: Welcome" Thanks David. I guess I am always a little suspect whenever any government says they are 'streamlining' or 'improving' anything. It certainly does sound like it will be much better for both the country and the applicants. Adaptability (is that the right word?) is the key IMHO. Even if you are just moving a hundred miles north from the US or from across the globe, you have to be able to adapt to so many factors. Not just jobs. Everything, both good and bad. Immigrating can be a very lonely process.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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