Restricted occupations
R73 defines restricted occupations as those so designated by the Minister following a review
of labour market activity and consultations with other stakeholders.
• R75(2)(a) stipulates that experience in a restricted occupation cannot be used to satisfy
the minimal requirements of a skilled worker.
• R80(2) stipulates that no points can be given under the experience factor of the skilled
worker selection criteria for experience in a restricted occupation. OP 6B Federal Skilled Workers- Applications received on or after June 26, 2010
2012-03-22
At the time of printing, there were no occupations designated as restricted. However, for the
most up-to-date listing, refer to the skilled worker Web site at
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp.
Education
• “Educational credential” is defined in R73 as any diploma, degree or trade or
apprenticeship credential issued on the completion of a program of study or training at an
educational or training institution recognized by the authorities responsible for registering,
accrediting, supervising and regulating such institutions in the country of issue.
• “Full-time” is defined in R78(1) as requiring at least 15 hours of instruction per week during
the academic year, including any period of training in the workplace that forms part of the
course of instruction.
• “Full-time equivalent” means, in respect of part-time or accelerated studies, the period of
time that would have been required to complete those studies on a full-time basis.