Let me reiterate; STEM does NOT include software (engineer). Also MBA is not a STEM degree. The "E" in STEM, which is engineering, includes professions such as mechanical, electrical, electronics, space, chemical, civil etc. For these occupations, you already have to have a matching degree to be employed. So this new NOC arrangement makes no difference for most STEM people, if not all.
Maybe that's what IRCC is waiting for. Although, it says IRCC are planning to adopt it by Spring 2022.
No. NOC changes apply too all candidates (FSW, CEC, PNP, all of them). There have been CEC and PNP draws so this is not the reason why FSW is on hold.
I am. What I said was STEM people are not affected at all. I don't know why you're bringing up software people (which are not STEM) with MBA degrees (which are not STEM degrees). STEM people, who have STEM degrees, are not affected at all by this change. That's what I initially said.
So, they went explaining how NOC B is such a large group with 42% of all NOCS - using this as one reason to change the whole system. And then.... TEER 2 will still have 31% of total workers..... nice
Wow I had no idea of that. Was this really released last year? It says it was modified on 2020-11-05 but I have no memory of ever reading this back then.
It seems like a big deal when you're a less common NOC like me. I have no precedent to follow.
I hope these changes don’t apply to those post AOR. Most of my experience is a B level.
They may choose apply the new rules to people post-AOR but pre-Eligibility. Your eligibility is already passed. You're safe.
