Licensed Professions

[klitaz]

I work in a profession that requires a license to practice. Unfortunately, I would have to go back to school in order to be able to practice in Canada. While I would be able to migrate on the FSW program as is now, how will express interest benefit me or others like me, Since no employer will recruit me as I would not be able to move over and find a job? People who work in regulated professions without Canadian academic qualifications are doomed as i see it! Who would recruit a worker without a license to practice?
Any ideas or difference in opinions?

 

[hangon11]

It certainly doesnt look good. But let's wait and see the criteria.

BTW, my profession also needs licencing first.

 

[Regina]

People who work in regulated professions without Canadian academic qualifications are doomed as i see it! Who would recruit a worker without a license to practice?

Nobody is licensed in Canada right after graduation. It takes time to get some experience in occupation and only then get licensed.
You work under supervision of licensed specialist for some time, get some work experience and THEN get your license.

As you already know, I suppose, to apply for EOI you will have to get your degree evaluated by Canadian Professional designated institution (because you have a home country degree in Canadian licensed occupation) , and this will give you rights to work under supervision of licensed specialist in Canada and enroll in process of getting licensed.

So if you get PR, in Canada you will get a job as a "specialist in training", support yourself, and enroll in the process of getting your professional license.

 

[klitaz]

My concerns are validated with the recent published information on the Express Entry System by CIC. In the Frequently asked questions there is one asked (Question 49) about regulated professions. Check it out below and see what it says. It is evident that persons who work in professions requiring certification will be at a disadvantage. GOD HELP US!


49. How will Express Entry improve the pathway for newcomers wanting to work in a regulated occupation?

As part of the reforms being made by the Government of Canada to its economic immigration system, improvements to foreign credential recognition (FCR) and the way credentials are recognized are being prioritized.

Increased collaboration with provinces and territories, regulatory authorities, and professional bodies is resulting in the development of steps to make their license and assessment tools accessible to potential immigrants before they come to Canada, giving immigrants a head start on the recognition of their qualifications.

Through an Education Credential Assessment (ECA), a potential Express Entry candidate’s foreign educational credentials are authenticated and assessed against Canadian standards. This allows applicants to have a better sense of how their education fits into the Canadian labour market and helps them make more informed choices about immigration and Canadian career paths. There are currently five organizations designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to deliver ECA services for immigration purposes, including two professional bodies (Medical Council of Canada and the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada). Work is being done to add more organizations and professional bodies to the list of those designated to provide ECA services.

Note: If you are hoping to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, you must have an ECA that indicates that your foreign educational credentials are equivalent to a completed Canadian credential. If you are hoping to apply to the Federal Skilled Trades Program or Canadian Experience Class, an ECA is optional, but it may let you earn more points for the education component on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and improve your chances of being drawn from the pool.

All ECAs included in an Express Entry profile will be validated with the issuing organization when an application for permanent residence is submitted for processing.