Folks!
I have been reading a lot about FSW vs International Students on this forum. When it comes to comparing FSWs to International Students, evidently, you're comparing apples to oranges.
To those who are against additional points being given to International Students, those students have invested time and resources in obtaining their PR. I am not saying it's a right, but it's something MOST of them deserve regardless of what NOC level job they have/had. They all have paid taxes, CPP (which Govt. charges them knowing they can become PR someday and will ask for Pension once they're old), and they have somehow contributed in country's economy.
Most of these international students CHOSE CANADA to study here, to learn and adopt a new culture, and to improve their lifestyle by becoming independent and responsible, but FSWs just want to skip the line and get in. BREAKING NEWS: There is no Guest List! Wait in the line.
If YOU think, FSWs because of their so called foreign work experience (which doesn't really matter to most Canadian companies) should be given priority ... sorry to say this, but you my friend are better living where you are!
BC Govt. did the right thing by separating every category, which I hope will be applied to Federal criteria, someday.
As Minister McCallum said, "International Students are the most deserving candidates to become Canadian PR/Citizens", and I second that! If you (FSWs) do not agree with him, you'll never agree to most Canadian customs and laws, and definitely don't deserve it.
I apologize for my rant here, but it's enough. Cheer up and good luck!