Changes introduced to FSWP
After conducting the substantial assessment program, the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) proposes the following changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program:
According to the CIC News Releases, Minister Kenney stated, “This is an important step we are taking to address the problem of immigrants arriving and not being able to work in their field.
This new requirement will help potential newcomers make informed choices about immigration and Canadian career paths.”
After conducting the substantial assessment program, the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) proposes the following changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program:
- Increased the priority over young immigrants or applicants who are likely capable of adapting to or acquiring worthy Canadian experience and remaining in the labor force longer.
- Increased the priority over young immigrants or applicants who are likely capable of adapting to or acquiring worthy Canadian experience and remaining in the labor force longer.
- Instituted a new minimum official language portal and increasing the importance of language as one of the key factors in the selection process.
- Increased the priority over young immigrants or applicants who are likely capable of adapting to or acquiring worthy Canadian experience and remaining in the labor force longer.
- Raised the core value of Canadian work experience and narrowing points for foreign work experience.
- In preventing fraud and possible abuse, it also simplified the process for arranged employment.
- Conferred points on spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.
- Introduced the Educational Credential Assessment that will be required mandatorily. The education of the applicants outside of Canada will be evaluated by designated organizations against the standards of Canadian education. The points to be awarded shall be calculated by the CIC based on how an applicant’s education abroad compares to an academic credential obtained and completed in Canada. This will not however result to applicants becoming licensed to practice a government regulated profession or trade.
According to the CIC News Releases, Minister Kenney stated, “This is an important step we are taking to address the problem of immigrants arriving and not being able to work in their field.
This new requirement will help potential newcomers make informed choices about immigration and Canadian career paths.”
