I have now completed the assessment of your application for a permanent resident visa as a skilled worker. I have determined that you do not meet the requirements for immigration to Canada.
Subsection 12(2) of theImmigration and Refugee Protection Act states that a foreign national may be selected as a member of the economic class on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada. Subsection 75(1) of the regulations prescribes the federal skilled worker class as a class of persons who are skilled workers and who may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada.
Pursuant to theImmigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, 2002, skilled worker applicants are assessed on the basis of the criteria set out in subsection 76(1). The assessment of these requirements determines whether a skilled worker will be able to become economically established in Canada. The criteria are age, education, knowledge of Canada’s official languages, experience, arranged employment and adaptability.
You have not obtained the minimum number of points, currently 67, required for a permanent resident visa. While the additional documentation demonstrated that you had the equivalent of one year, but less than two years of full-time employment at the University of Ottawa, your letter of reference from the Iran University of Science and Technology listed duties which did not match the actions of the lead statement and a substantial number of the main duties under NOC 4012. Thus only 15 points could be awarded under Experience. No points could be awarded to you under Adaptability as you did not complete a program of study in Canada of two years’ duration, nor did you work full-time on a work permit. As you have not obtained 67 points, you have therefore not satisfied me that you will be able to become economically established in Canada.
Subsection 11(1) of the Act states that a foreign national must, before entering Canada, apply to an officer for a visa or for any other document required by the regulations. The visa or document shall be issued if, following an examination, the officer is satisfied that the foreign national is not inadmissible and meets the requirements of this Act. Subsection 2(2) specifies that unless otherwise indicated, references in the Act to “this Act” include regulations made under it.
Following an examination of your application, I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of the Act and the regulations for the reasons explained above. I am therefore refusing your application.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada.
Sincerely,