The "Cap" has been RESET as of Jul 1, 2011 >>>

[qorax]

Total complete applications received since July 1, 2011

0 of 10,000 as of July 1, 2011

On July 1, 2011, the eligibility criteria for Federal Skilled Worker applicants changed. Between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, a maximum of 10,000 complete Federal Skilled Worker applications will be considered for processing. Within the 10,000 cap, a maximum of 500 Federal Skilled Worker applications per eligible occupation will be considered for processing within this same time frame. These limits do not apply to applications with an offer of arranged employment (job offer).

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The 29 NOCs:
0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0811 Primary Production Managers (except Agriculture)
1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
2151 Architects
3111 Specialist Physicians
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3113 Dentists
3131 Pharmacists   
3142 Physiotherapists
3152 Registered Nurses   
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
3222 Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
4151 Psychologists
4152 Social Workers
6241 Chefs
6242 Cooks   
7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
7241 Electricians (except Industrial and Power System)
7242 Industrial Electricians
7251 Plumbers
7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371 Crane Operators
7372 Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
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Qorax
http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp

[hd2k]

hello
i think now they are asking for 8 pass mark  in each  module of ielts to fetch the 16 points  (First Official Language)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/factor-language.asp

[SmGrGe]

In many places on the CIC website it still shows 20,000 with 1000 per NOC.. on the page called "Federal Skilled Worker" and "How to apply" ...

Maybe its still being updated... the selection factors and forms.. ? should we wait it out for some more time..

CIC Twitter account posted an update an hour back saying " Changes to further reduce immigration backlogs and improve wait times, effective today."

[awai ali]

In many places on the CIC website it still shows 20,000 with 1000 per NOC.. on the page called "Federal Skilled Worker" and "How to apply" ...

Maybe its still being updated... the selection factors and forms.. ? should we wait it out for some more time..

CIC Twitter account posted an update an hour back saying " Changes to further reduce immigration backlogs and improve wait times, effective today."

I do nt know which page you are viewing ...............ci.gc.ca original official website has reset for cap

[jihems]

Thanks Qorax, you are too much. Hope 2005 applicants will benefit from this changes.

[tarakrs]

That is for Canadian language benchmark. Like IELTS there is one more language testing agency call CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) and they have different benchmark system then IELTS.

hello
i think now they are asking for 8 pass mark  in each  module of ielts to fetch the 16 points  (First Official Language)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/factor-language.asp

[9jcanada]

hello
i think now they are asking for 8 pass mark  in each  module of ielts to fetch the 16 points  (First Official Language)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/factor-language.asp

Hi I couldn't see any change in the link to suggest the change you are implying here. My understanding is that the banding for IELTS score is internationally standardized. I don't think CIC can set there own banding as you seem to be implying.

9j

[hd2k]

That is for Canadian language benchmark. Like IELTS there is one more language testing agency call CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) and they have different benchmark system then IELTS.

thanks for clarifying

[hd2k]

Hi I couldn't see any change in the link to suggest the change you are implying here. My understanding is that the banding for IELTS score is internationally standardized. I don't think CIC can set there own banding as you seem to be implying.

9j

sorry i think i am wrong

[goodluck2all]

Hi..
Whts does this mean .. Canadian Language Benchmark 8 .. in the link cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/bench-h-s.asp..

[SandySurrey]

Hi Qorax ,

Please provide your valuable input.

Going through with statement made by Jason kenney on new rules "Effective July 1, 2011, the changes will affect new applicants to the federal Skilled Worker, federal Immigrant Investor and federal Entrepreneur programs. The changes will not affect the number of permanent resident admissions in 2011 in these three categories."

What I understand that the old applications will go hands on with new applications , as he clearly mentioned that the changes will not affect the number of admissions in 2011 for old applications. Correct me if am wrong. Hope from today the process for the old applicantions moves fast.

[Goodman!!]

Hi Qorax ,

Please provide your valuable input.

Going through with statement made by Jason kenney on new rules "Effective July 1, 2011, the changes will affect new applicants to the federal Skilled Worker, federal Immigrant Investor and federal Entrepreneur programs. The changes will not affect the number of permanent resident admissions in 2011 in these three categories."

What I understand that the old applications will go hands on with new applications , as he clearly mentioned that the changes will not affect the number of admissions in 2011 for old applications. Correct me if am wrong. Hope from today the process for the old applicantions moves fast.

hi

those new point allocation will be implemented in july 2012 and not this year. check

http://www.gatewaytocanada.com/2011/06/mi-3-possible-changes-2011-fsw-new.html

Quite possibly, the proposed changes to FSW points system would be implemented starting July 1, 2012. The proposed changes are meant to make it easier for skilled tradespeople, technicians and apprentices to meet the passmark and to attract immigrants who will adapt more easily and be active members of the work force for a longer time frame.

If implemented, the ideal age would be 21-35 years old and that there would be a minimum level of language proficiency depending on the applicant's occupational skill level (i.e. a nurse would have a different requirement from a welder).

[qorax]

Hi Qorax ,

Please provide your valuable input.

Going through with statement made by Jason kenney on new rules "Effective July 1, 2011, the changes will affect new applicants to the federal Skilled Worker, federal Immigrant Investor and federal Entrepreneur programs. The changes will not affect the number of permanent resident admissions in 2011 in these three categories."

What I understand that the old applications will go hands on with new applications , as he clearly mentioned that the changes will not affect the number of admissions in 2011 for old applications. Correct me if am wrong. Hope from today the process for the old applicantions moves fast.

Yes, CIC has nowhere indicated that they r considering reducing the quantities of new immigrants into the country. In fact, Kenney has opined many a times that the nos. would remain the same.

Which implies that - Yes, the older lots would get the seriousness they deserve, now that the application/s intake stands reduced. Meaning: The backlog will continue to be addressed/reduced.

This is definitely a 'good sign' [as many put it that way] for the existing apps in their vaults [!].

Qorax

[omm]

qorax, but what a risk or possibilities of that more rejection who applied in year 2008 to year 2010?
because still somany of us got 2nd AOR case status  with "in process with pending review or RBVO" since morethan 8 to 10months.
that means with pending review and RBVO status people have chance for rejection!!

OMM

[qorax]

qorax, but what a risk or possibilities of that more rejection who applied in year 2008 to year 2010?
because still somany of us got 2nd AOR case status  with "in process with pending review or RBVO" since morethan 8 to 10months.
that means with pending review and RBVO status people have chance for rejection!!

OMM

Rejection is that Sword of Damocles which'd loom large till u have the PRVs in hand. However, there's no vindication from the CIC against anyone... or their apps. As long as your file is complete, simple & straight - and there aren't any security issues... u should/would stride thru.

Qorax