- Jun 23, 2009
- 409
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- London
- NOC Code......
- 3131
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 30-Aug-2010
- AOR Received.
- 15-Dec-2010
- IELTS Request
- Sent with app - 8.5 band score
- Med's Request
- 13-Apr-2011
- Med's Done....
- 19-Apr-2011
- Passport Req..
- 28-June-2011
- VISA ISSUED...
- 21-July-2011
- LANDED..........
- 27-Aug-2011[br][br]ECAS[br]Recd By VO.....: 11-Feb-2011[br]In Process.......: 15-Mar-2011[br]Decision Made.: 25-Jun-2011
Hi,
Sorry if this is old news or a duplicate post. The bulletin is a couple of weeks old but I couldn't see it being posted here so figured it was better to post the information several times than not post it at all!
Anyway looks like there will not only be a cap, but also seems there will be a list of priority occupations after all, so not just anyone can apply even if they meet he 67 points requirement.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2013-03-01.asp
March 1, 2013 – With new criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) set to take effect in May, many prospective immigrants may already be preparing to apply.
However, future FSWP applicants should be aware that CIC expects to announce three important elements of the FSWP in April that will have an impact on the application process, including:
a cap on the number of applications that will be accepted in the first year;
a new list of priority occupations; and
the organizations that will be designated to conduct educational assessments.
Applicants who prepare their application before this information is announced do so at their own risk. Applications that do not meet the criteria that will be announced in April will not be processed.
On December 19, 2012, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced significant changes to the FSWP. In addition, the Minister announced that the new FSWP would be opened up for applications on May 4, 2013. A pause on applications, except for those from certain PhD students and those supported by a qualifying job offer, has been in place since July 1, 2012.
Sorry if this is old news or a duplicate post. The bulletin is a couple of weeks old but I couldn't see it being posted here so figured it was better to post the information several times than not post it at all!
Anyway looks like there will not only be a cap, but also seems there will be a list of priority occupations after all, so not just anyone can apply even if they meet he 67 points requirement.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2013-03-01.asp
March 1, 2013 – With new criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) set to take effect in May, many prospective immigrants may already be preparing to apply.
However, future FSWP applicants should be aware that CIC expects to announce three important elements of the FSWP in April that will have an impact on the application process, including:
a cap on the number of applications that will be accepted in the first year;
a new list of priority occupations; and
the organizations that will be designated to conduct educational assessments.
Applicants who prepare their application before this information is announced do so at their own risk. Applications that do not meet the criteria that will be announced in April will not be processed.
On December 19, 2012, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced significant changes to the FSWP. In addition, the Minister announced that the new FSWP would be opened up for applications on May 4, 2013. A pause on applications, except for those from certain PhD students and those supported by a qualifying job offer, has been in place since July 1, 2012.
