Opinions: Parents applying for FSW

[tastyh]

Hi there,

My parents have been wanting to join me in Canada for some time now (I'm a permanent resident). So I had been considering sponsoring them, however since I'm a student I do not meet the income requirements to apply, or even apply for the super visa.

So we've been looking into the option of them applying for FSW. It turns out there's a job category under the FSW (Senior managers 0013/0015) that my Dad has much experience in. They meet all other requirements of the FSW and from my calculations are above the minimum points threshold by 5 to 10 points.

The only potential issue is that they are in their in their early 60s, and while both still working and young in spirit, are close to retirement age.

I know no-one here will be able to give me a definitive answer, but in your opinions and experiences, do you think it would be worthwhile them applying for FSW, given that they appear to meet all the requirements? My thinking is, if they were going to automatically reject anyone who appears too old, say, over 60, they would simply make this a maximum age requirement of the FSW.

My Dad, the principal applicant, has both a bachelor's in Chemistry and an MBA, has over 40 years of experience in the science and security industries, and would ideally like to continue working in Canada.

Thanks guys.

 

[namaste]

Age alone should not be a factor for rejection. So, if he qualifies he can apply. But remember that skilled worker category is for skilled people that can contribute to the Canadian economy. So, the final visa granting will be on the visa officer's discretion since your parents are close to retirement.

Have you had them apply for just a regular visitor's visa? Or has your father looked for job opportunities for work visa?

 

[tastyh]

Thanks for your reply. They're from the UK and are thus visa-exempt and have visited many times without issue.

If they apply for CES right now, do you think they'll reach the cap in time? Specifically for 0013? I predict they'd be able to send off their full applications by the end of October if the processing time for CES is 7 weeks.

 

[namaste]

Thanks for your reply. They're from the UK and are thus visa-exempt and have visited many times without issue.

If they apply for CES right now, do you think they'll reach the cap in time? Specifically for 0013? I predict they'd be able to send off their full applications by the end of October if the processing time for CES is 7 weeks.

Cap shouldn't be a problem since he is applying through a senior level NOC. Also, I think CES is kinda slow. WES probably has the fastest turnaround time (about a month). Also, IELTS might take some time if it has not been scheduled yet. But he should be done preparing application within 2 months for sure.

 

[tastyh]

Thanks, CES seemed to be more of a straightforward application process so I think we'll go ahead with that while we put the rest of the application together.

IELTS isn't a problem, there are frequent test dates where my parents live.

Thanks for the help guys, I think we're going to give it a shot.

 

[PMM]

Hi

Thanks, CES seemed to be more of a straightforward application process so I think we'll go ahead with that while we put the rest of the application together.

IELTS isn't a problem, there are frequent test dates where my parents live.

Thanks for the help guys, I think we're going to give it a shot.

There maybe one fly in the ointment though. With your parents so close to retirement age, even if they qualify on points, the officer may use substituted negative evaluation. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/ OP 6c

12.2. Substituted evaluation

R76(3) makes possible the substitution of an officer’s evaluation for the requirements set forth in R76(1)(a) in respect of an application for permanent residence in the Federal Skilled Worker Class.
If the requirements set forth in R76(1)(a), whether or not they are met and the skilled worker has been awarded the minimum number of points referred to in R76(2), are not sufficient indicators of whether the foreign national will become economically established in Canada, an officer may substitute for the criteria set out in R76(1)(a) their evaluation of the likelihood of the ability for the skilled worker to become economically established in Canada.
Pursuant to 76(4), substituted evaluation requires the concurrence of a second designated officer.

 

[tastyh]

Okay, I interpret that as saying even though an applicant may have the required points, if the applicant is suspected of being unlikely to become economically established in Canada, the application can be denied. Right?

I suppose there's no way of knowing exactly how this case may be dealt with until they apply, or perhaps contact an immigration consultant with experience in this matter.