On November 8, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) announced significant changes to the Canadian Experience Class (“CEC”). The CEC is a very popular program for immigrating to Canada. Subject to narrow exceptions, individuals qualify for the CEC if: they plan to live outside of Quebec; they have at least 12 months of full-time skilled … Read More
The Federal Skilled Trades Class
On January 2, 2013, the Federal Skilled Trades Class (“FSTC“) began accepting applications. This is a new program from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. From January 2, 2013, to January 1, 2014, the FSTC will be limited to 3,000 applications. As described in more detail below, the program will also contain numerous occupation specific sub-caps. To be … Read More
Federal Skilled Trades Class to be Capped at 3,000 Applicants
As previously discussed here, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC“) will be introducing a new Federal Skilled Trades Class (“FSTC”), which will facilitate the immigration of certain skilled tradespersons in Canada. The Government of Canada originally “announced” the creation of the FSTC in August through the publication of regulatory changes, however, CIC today released new information which … Read More
Canadian Experience Class Going to One Year
On January 1, 2013, the Canadian work experience requirement of the Canadian Experience Class (“CEC“) is being reduced from 24 months to 12. Applicants who have 12 months work experience in the 36 months preceding an application will now be eligible to apply to the program. Only applicants with National Occupational Classification 0, A or … Read More
Skilled Worker Non-Processing Letters Going Out
And so it begins. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has begun sending letters to Federal Skilled Worker Applicants who applied prior to February 27, 2008, that their applications will not be processed, and that they will soon be contacted regarding a refund. Regardless of what one thinks of the merits of cancelling the backlog (I am … Read More
PNP Reference Letter Requirement Gone -> Supplementary Travels Next Please
Earlier this week CIC removed the proof of work experience and proof of education experience requirements from the PNP checklist. This came after intensive lobbying from numerous provinces, immigration lawyers / consultants, and, I speculate, people within CIC. I think that the next target should be the IMM5562 – Supplementary Information – Your Travels form. … Read More
International PHD Students – New Category under Federal Skilled Worker Program
Ministerial Instruction 4’s changes to the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program overshadowed the introduction of a new stream to the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Effective immediately, a maximum of 1,000 new Federal Skilled Worker applications from international students pursuing PhD studies at Canadian institutions will be considered for processing each year. This cap will be … Read More
Amalgamating Years of Study Under the Federal Skilled Workers Program
Under the Federal Skilled Workers Program, an eligible applicant is required to accumulate 67 points in order to meet the requirements of the program. Points are awarded according to a variety of factors, including age, education, adaptability, and experience.
From Working Holiday Program to Permanent Residence
When an individual under the Working Holiday Program wants to become a permanent resident.
Federal Skilled Worker Applications Cap
In this first of several changes to Canadian immigration law today, the government has introduced a cap on the number of Federal Skilled Worker applications that will be considered for processing each year. 20,000 applications will be considered each year for people that do not have an offer of employment. Within the 20,000 cap, a … Read More