Hello. I'm a bit worried with the recent changes of the Federal Skilled Worker Program due early next year as the CIC will be implementing it into full force. This is specifically accounted for the Language Proficiency exam quoted below:
(a) Revised FSWC points system for managers/professionals/technicians
Specific features of the regulatory changes proposed to the points system include the following.
Requiring a minimum level of language proficiency. CIC proposes to recognize the importance of language to socio-economic integration by (1) requiring minimum language abilities in order to qualify for the program; and (2) significantly increasing the maximum points awarded for fluency in one official language from 16 points to 24 points. Under the proposed Regulations, the Minister would fix the language threshold according to criteria set out in the Regulations. The Regulations would also provide that the Minister would communicate that threshold publicly. Initially, it is anticipated that the threshold would be set at Canadian Language Benchmark 7 (CLB 7) or Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien 7 (NCLC 7) for all four abilities (speaking, oral comprehension, reading and writing). This threshold corresponds to having “adequate intermediate proficiency.” The CLB and NCLC are recognized as the official Canadian standards for describing, measuring and recognizing the language proficiency of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants in both English and French.
The number of points for the second official language would be reduced from 8 points to 4 points, for abilities at level CLB 5 and above, in response to research and feedback from stakeholders, noting the lack of evidence that this factor contributes to positive economic outcomes for the majority of applicants. Bilingualism would continue to be rewarded in the selection system, in recognition of the IRPA’s objectives related to official language minority communities and respecting the bilingual character of Canada. With these changes, language proficiency would become the most important factor on the grid, representing a total of 28 points, an increase from 24 points, in recognition of its critical importance in ensuring positive economic outcomes.
QUESTION: In view of these aforementioned changes, would it be possible that they require the highest score in each category?
QUESTION: If I would take an IELTS Exam within this year 2012, would it be possible that my application via agency will be affected by the recent
guidelines?
I BADLY NEED AN EXPERT TO MAKE THINGS CLEARER AND TRANSPARENT FOR ME. PLEASE KINDLY HELP. DOES IT MEAN THAT I NEED TO HAVE A SCORE OF 8 OR 9 IN ALL CATEGORIES?
(a) Revised FSWC points system for managers/professionals/technicians
Specific features of the regulatory changes proposed to the points system include the following.
Requiring a minimum level of language proficiency. CIC proposes to recognize the importance of language to socio-economic integration by (1) requiring minimum language abilities in order to qualify for the program; and (2) significantly increasing the maximum points awarded for fluency in one official language from 16 points to 24 points. Under the proposed Regulations, the Minister would fix the language threshold according to criteria set out in the Regulations. The Regulations would also provide that the Minister would communicate that threshold publicly. Initially, it is anticipated that the threshold would be set at Canadian Language Benchmark 7 (CLB 7) or Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien 7 (NCLC 7) for all four abilities (speaking, oral comprehension, reading and writing). This threshold corresponds to having “adequate intermediate proficiency.” The CLB and NCLC are recognized as the official Canadian standards for describing, measuring and recognizing the language proficiency of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants in both English and French.
The number of points for the second official language would be reduced from 8 points to 4 points, for abilities at level CLB 5 and above, in response to research and feedback from stakeholders, noting the lack of evidence that this factor contributes to positive economic outcomes for the majority of applicants. Bilingualism would continue to be rewarded in the selection system, in recognition of the IRPA’s objectives related to official language minority communities and respecting the bilingual character of Canada. With these changes, language proficiency would become the most important factor on the grid, representing a total of 28 points, an increase from 24 points, in recognition of its critical importance in ensuring positive economic outcomes.
QUESTION: In view of these aforementioned changes, would it be possible that they require the highest score in each category?
QUESTION: If I would take an IELTS Exam within this year 2012, would it be possible that my application via agency will be affected by the recent
guidelines?
I BADLY NEED AN EXPERT TO MAKE THINGS CLEARER AND TRANSPARENT FOR ME. PLEASE KINDLY HELP. DOES IT MEAN THAT I NEED TO HAVE A SCORE OF 8 OR 9 IN ALL CATEGORIES?