pziegler1986 said:
There are clear flaws in the CRS system - but that's subjective. Here's my take.
- Far too little weight given to Canadian work exp...maxes out at 80 points (5+ years) - when you compare that to the education score max of 150 (PhD) - it should be the other way around, or at the very least, give a similar amount of points (150 max score). I have been here for over two years and whilst the right qualifications are desired, NOTHING beats Canadian work experience, it is above all the most desirable facet of one's CV.
Age - This is the biggest flaw IMO - age scores start to tank significantly > 33 y.o. - scale should be rejigged as there are those who would struggle to obtain 450+ no matter how good their international/canadian experience/qualifications are.
My 2 cents.
1. I agreed that it's way too little to Canadian work experiences. They don't seem to realize a large number of people with Canadian work experiences is also in the current workforce (Not necessarily)
And Canadian employers values Canadian work experience much more than foreign work experiences, at times simply disregard foreign work altogether. (Look at how many immigrants in the past 30 years with a professional credential ended up in blue collar jobs, low skill jobs, go entrepreneurial, and stay home)
2. they want younger immigrants than older. Remember this is economic class, which is based on your ability to work and create economic value to Canadian society, economy and government. Younger people have more years of working life to pay tax and contribute to economy. In a rapidly aging society (low birth rate, longer life expectancy, baby boomer effect), people who gets paid by govt will outnumber people who pays the govt very quickly. Hence especially needs more younger people replenish retirees who will collect government money (along with other measures like RRSP plans, CPP boost, etc)
no point of being negative.