The New Federal Skilled Worker Program
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has temporarily stopped accepting applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) as of July 1, 2012. New applications will likely to be accepted when the revised FSWP selection criteria take effect in early 2013. And according to Immigration Minister himself, the new FSW program will not be limited to particular occupations. All occupations classified under NOC 0, A and B will be eligible to apply!
And right now you can see in the website of Government of Canada
see source:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp
WORK EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
If your application is eligible for processing, it will then be assessed against minimum requirements.
Your work experience must be:
Your work experience must be:
- at least one year, continuous, and paid (full-time or the equivalent in part-time); AND
- a skill type 0 (managerial occupations) or skill level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) list.
see source:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp
Determine your eligibility
Find out if you are eligible to come to Canada as a FSW.(FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER)
NOC Category 0 refers to all managerial positions.
NOC Level A (0 OR 1) are occupations that require University degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
NOC Skill Level B (2 0R 3) (NOC Skill Level 2 OR 3)
are occupations that require two to three years of post-secondary education at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP. Occupations with supervisory responsibilities are also assigned to skill level B. Occupations with significant health and safety responsibilities (e.g., fire fighters, police officers and licensed practical nurses) are assigned to skill level B.
are occupations that require two to three years of post-secondary education at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP. Occupations with supervisory responsibilities are also assigned to skill level B. Occupations with significant health and safety responsibilities (e.g., fire fighters, police officers and licensed practical nurses) are assigned to skill level B.
If you have at least one year experience in any of the the said job classifications, yes, you may be eligible to apply! This is of course subject to the new points system. You may be eligible, but are you ready?
