Tories announce details of 'sweeping' immigration reforms

[adnan_hsn]

Looks like its getting somewhere finally. The weather is horrible today and prediction for the weekend isnt too good either. But as this long awaited news has come, who will have time to care about the weather. Curiosity is likely to kill some senses for a few days.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/11/28/immigration-policy.html

 

[ghiaskhan]

Re: Tories set to announce details of sweeping immigration reforms

Lets see what comes out of the pandora box

 

[Abokor]

Re: Tories set to announce details of sweeping immigration reforms

Adnan,

between 6 to 12 months. that is good to be true. Let us wait.

 

[ghiaskhan]

Re: Tories set to announce details of sweeping immigration reforms

But they say the reforms will seriously reduce wait times for the processing of coveted workers to between six and 12 months from the current five to six years.

 

[adnan_hsn]

Re: Tories set to announce details of sweeping immigration reforms

For those who have seen all the details of the news on CIC's website:

Do you really think they have 'reformed' the immigration system? What I have understood so far is that they have just announced a list of occupations, with no solid plan to help reduce the backlog of those applicants who applied before 27th Feb. Comments?

 

[Leon]

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They have reformed it only for those who've applied after feb 27. The backlog will eventually go down but if they are processing the new faster applications at the same time as the old applications, I think they will need to add some staff.

 

[glik]

Re: Tories set to announce details of sweeping immigration reforms

what are the 38 high demand occupations? apology for my ignorance....

 

[Leon]

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what are the 38 high demand occupations? apology for my ignorance....

They have not been posted yet.

 

[dilawer02pg12]

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Occupational Classification categories:
 0111 Financial Managers
 0213 Computer and Information Systems Managers
 0311 Managers in Health Care
 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
 0632 Accommodation Service Managers
 0711 Construction Managers
 1111 Financial Auditors and Accountants
 2113 Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
 2143 Mining Engineers
 2144 Geological Engineers
 2145 Petroleum Engineers
 3111 Specialist Physicians
 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
 3141 Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
 3143 Occupational Therapists
 3142 Physiotherapists
 3151 Head Nurses and Supervisors
 3152 Registered Nurses
 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
 4121 University Professors
 4131 College and Other Vocational Instructors
 6241 Chefs
 6242 Cooks
 7213 Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
 7217 Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
 7242 Industrial Electricians
 7251 Plumbers
 7252 Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
 7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators
 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
 7371 Crane Operators
 7372 Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
 8221 Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
 9212 Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities

 

[dilawer02pg12]

Re: Tories set to announce details of sweeping immigration reforms

Read the Ministerial Instructions here for the list of priority occupations:-

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2008/2008-11-28a.asp

 

[Abokor]

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only the List, what will happen to others, if you are not in this list, that means your immigration to Canada is dead.

 

[Leon]

Re: Tories set to announce details of sweeping immigration reforms

It looks like you can still apply as a skilled worker if you have an AEO.

 

[glik]

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please correct me if im wrong :

"Federal skilled worker applications submitted on or after February 27, 2008, and that meet the following criteria shall be placed into processing immediately upon receipt:
# Applications submitted by foreign nationals who have been residing legally in Canada for at least one year as temporary foreign workers or international students; or
# Applications from skilled workers with evidence of experience[note 1] under one or more of the following National Occupational Classification categories:

* 0111 Financial Managers
* 0213 Computer and Information Systems Managers
* 0311 Managers in Health Care
* 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
* 0632 Accommodation Service Managers
* 0711 Construction Managers
* 1111 Financial Auditors and Accountants
* 2113 Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
* 2143 Mining Engineers
* 2144 Geological Engineers
* 2145 Petroleum Engineers
* 3111 Specialist Physicians
* 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
* 3141 Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
* 3143 Occupational Therapists
* 3142 Physiotherapists
* 3151 Head Nurses and Supervisors
* 3152 Registered Nurses
* 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
* 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
* 4121 University Professors
* 4131 College and Other Vocational Instructors
* 6241 Chefs
* 6242 Cooks
* 7213 Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
* 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
* 7217 Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
* 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
* 7242 Industrial Electricians
* 7251 Plumbers
* 7252 Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
* 7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators
* 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
* 7371 Crane Operators
* 7372 Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
* 8221 Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
* 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
* 9212 Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities


so this means those who are in Canada legally and applied in Buffalo for PR are process faster even though they do not fall under the 38 occupations??? regular PR application with out LMO or AEO.....???

 

[Leon]

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Yes, that is what they are saying. If you are already in Canada and apply for FSW, the list of 38 does not apply, same as when you apply from outside of Canada but have an AEO, see

1. According to the Minister’s instructions, your application is eligible for processing if:

* you have an offer of arranged employment, OR
* you are a foreign national who has been living legally in Canada for one year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student, OR
* you are a skilled worker who has at least one year of experience in one or more of the occupations listed here.


at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp

 

[Abokor]

Sorry Leon, but what does the AEO means?