April 23, 2014 — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today announced new measures in key economic immigration programs to prepare for next year’s launch of Express Entry, Canada’s new active recruitment model.
To prepare for the launch of Express Entry in 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will begin accepting applications under new caps for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), starting May 1, 2014. These measures will ensure a steady supply of skilled workers who are settling in Canada permanently and helping to supplement the Canadian workforce in areas where there are skills shortages.
Federal Skilled Worker Program:
Federal Skilled Workers are chosen as permanent residents based on their ability to prosper in Canada. They are assessed according to a selection grid made up of six factors, including language, education, work experience, etc.
- Overall cap of 25,000 applications in eligible occupations stream
- Cap of 500 applications for PhD eligibility stream
- No limit on applicants who have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
- Sub-caps of 1,000 applications for each of the 50 eligible occupations below (their 2011 National Occupational Classification (NOC) code is included in brackets):
- Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (0013)
- Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (0015)
- Financial managers (0111)
- Human resources managers (0112)
- Purchasing managers (0113)
- Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)
- Managers in health care (0311)
- Construction managers (0711)
- Home building and renovation managers (0712)
- Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)
- Manufacturing managers (0911)
- Financial auditors and accountants (1111)
- Financial and investment analysts (1112)
- Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (1113)
- Other financial officers (1114)
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (1123)
- Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (1212)
- Property administrators (1224)
- Geoscientists and oceanographers (2113)
- Civil engineers (2131)
- Mechanical engineers (2132)
- Electrical and electronics engineers (2133)
- Petroleum engineers (2145)
- Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
- Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
- Software engineers and designers (2173)
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
- Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (2232)
- Construction estimators (2234)
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
- Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (2243)
- Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety (2263)
- Computer network technicians (2281)
- Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (3011)
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (3012)
- Specialist physicians (3111)
- General practitioners and family physicians (3112)
- Dietitians and nutritionists (3132)
- Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (3141)
- Physiotherapists (3142)
- Occupational therapists (3143)
- Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (3214)
- Medical radiation technologists (3215)
- Medical sonographers (3216)
- Licensed practical nurses (3233)
- Paramedical occupations (3234)
- University professors and lecturers (4011)
- Psychologists (4151)
- Early childhood educators and assistants (4214)
- Translators, terminologists and interpreters (5125)
Federal Skilled Trades Program:
This program is for people who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade.
- Overall cap of 5,000 applications
- All 90 skilled trades from the following NOC Skill Level B groups are eligible (with sub-caps of 100 applications each):
- Major Group 72: Industrial, electrical and construction trades;
- Major Group 73: Maintenance and equipment operation trades;
- Major Group 82: Supervisors and technical occupations in national resources, agriculture and related production;
- Major Group 92: Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators;
- Minor Group 632: chefs and cooks;
- Minor Group 633: butchers and bakers.
Canadian Experience Class:
This program is for people who already have skilled work experience in Canada and want to immigrate permanently.
- Overall cap of 8,000 applications
- Sub-caps of 200 applications each for any NOC B occupation
- Six ineligible occupations: administrative officers (NOC code 1221), administrative assistants (1241), accounting technicians/bookkeepers (1311), cooks (6322), food service supervisors (6311), and retail sales supervisors (6211).
The new Ministerial Instructions will also re-confirm the existing pause of applications to the federal Immigrant Investor and Entrepreneur Programs.
Good day.. Is this also part of Quebec Skilled Worker program? Im from philippines and i have a friend who currently enrolled under universal immigration. Im also interested on the program. Please email me the scheme. . also i want to how much money im gonna spend . anyway im a professional nurse with a 1year experience in hospital settings. Thank you and godbless.
what are work opportunities for a homoeopath.
I want to apply under FSW program. Im working as Assistant Professor in a College affiliated under a reputed university since July2007. Am i eligible to apply under noc 4011? Since im working in a college though its a affiliated college under a reputed University so im a bit confused.Plzz Reply
Hi Sir,
My wife is assistant professor in engineering college affiliated to UP technical university. she has 10 years experience of teaching in electronics engineering subjects. she was lecturer in college affiliated to IP university. she has master degree. her roles and responsibilities matches with NOC 4011, is she eligible to apply for this job code.
Please assist.
Dear sir,
I am associated with testing and certification of different elctrical products.I need to be a part of Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Can u please give highlight of its procedure?
How much work experience is necessary?
plz guide …
I am interested in job 4214. I have had trainings on this profession, I want to know how much it will cost me for this federal skilled programme.
dear sir
we find this category in fsw 2014
2234 Construction Estimators
and we find that
Similar Occupations Classified Elsewhere Help on Classified Elsewhere
? is Architectural Technologists and Technicians (2251) eligible under this category and no need of job letter
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Hi I m bechalor of chemical engg.And 7 years industrial plant experience.i want to apply for ‘FSTP’ in
Major group-92/72…in which catagory I can apply…I m confuse..plz suggest me
Thanx
Manoj
Dear Sir/Madam
I am Master degree holder and working as Lecturer in Dental College. This college is affiliated to reputed university. Am I eligible under 4011.
Thanks
Respect Sir/Madam
I am a teacher in India eligible to teach students of the age 6-12 years.Am I eligible to apply as Early Childhood Educator/Assistant?
Following is my qualification
1. Pursuing Master of Mathematics from distance education.
2. Bachelor of Education.
3. Elementary Teachers Training Course.
4. Bachelor of Science.
plz reply
I am working with UNDP for ‘Community based Adaptation to Climate Change through Coastal Afforestation In Bangladesh (CBACC-CF)project for last 4 years. Working with the vulnerable Coastal communities to adapt with the climate change by alternative livelihood and sustainable use of natural resources. Previously I worked with two other reputed internationalorganizations on community based waste management system and reduction of indoor air pollution. I have 10 yrs of experience on such type of community related scientific, sustainable & development works. What type of SWP suitable for me? May I have any suggestion to cope with FSWP?
Thank you.
Hi, please when is the application for skilled workers beginning? That is for express entry when do you start receiving applications. And also I want to know the check list for skilled workers and all the requirements and expenses. Thank you!
am an accountant am also into marketing from nigeria can you also help me.
I am lecturer in unversity affilated college from last 4 year can i eligble under noc 4011 ??/
I am a Banker from last 13 year can i eligble under noc 4011 ??/
We will reply by email.
MY WIFE IS WORKED AT LECTURER IN SOME COLLEGE AFFILIATED TO UNIVERSITY CAN SHE IS ELIGIBLE IN CATEGORY 4011?
SHE HAS A MASTER DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS and her experience in college is after her masters degree, PLEASE AS EARLY REPLY AS POSSIBLE. I AM IN CONFUSION WHAT TO DO?
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I have a 5 years experience as a credit control officer in an engineering firm,would i be qualified to apply for permanent residence visa?
I am an international school teacher. Am I eligible to apply under 4214? Please let me know.
Thanks
where to send the application for federal skilled trade program? Would there be processing fees? Are we the one to look for our employers in canada.
Dear sir.
i am mechanical engineer (diploma ) and i have five years experience in automobile maintenance department . i have 5 bands in general . am i eligible for apoly pr in canada. please guide to me.
thanks.
I want to apply under FSW program. Im working as Associate Professor in a College affiliated under a punjab technical university since July2003. Am i eligible to apply under noc 4011? Since im working in a college though its a affiliated college under a reputed University so im a bit confused.Plzz Reply
Reply me as soon as possible…………………..
plz reply me as soon as possible
My qualification is B.Ed (Bachelor of education ) & having experience of 5 years as a primary school teacher.Am i eligible in category 4214 ??
What are our chances? My husband is already in Canada as a Federall skilled worker. He started last January 9, 2014. My 2 kids and I are still here in the Philippines.
What type of program should we apply for, for us to be in Canada?
I am mid level executive ,do managerial job of a commercial bank. Like to visit canada
conveniently. How?
hello,um working as clinical optometrist in Bangladesh.am I eligible for this programme??please let me know in reply.
thanks.
Dear Sir,
I am trying to apply for FSWP under Computer network technicians (2281) NOC.
So please tell me about the requirement of this post.
Dear Sir,
I am trying to apply for FSWP under Computer network technicians (2281) NOC.
So please tell me about the requirement of this post.
I have Master’s in MCA – 2011 (Master of Computer Application) degree and I am Network Technician in BCA College, Surat since 15 July 2011.
Dear sir/ mam
we both me nd my husband pharmacist.me work as lectures and my husband as assistant professor in ccollege.we have one daughter also.we aare eligible for Canada
Hi, there!
Im a professional teacher with a Bachelor’s degree and currently working in Beijing as an early childhood educator for nearly 7 years now. Am I qualified to apply 4214?
Thank u.
Good day ma’am/sir!
I am a registered pharmacist in the philippines and would like to apply for the federal skilled worker program. My profession isn’t included yet in this year’s top 50 priority occupation list. Is there any possiblities that i may be included in any sub categories?
Thanks and more power! God bless.
HI,
I was a lecturer in Information Technology/Computer Science dept in a college affiliated to university from 2009 to 2012. I have done B.Tech in Information Technology. Do I qualify under NOC 4011 as a University Lecturer.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Thanks
I have done b.sc social science …and i am looking forward to study in canada or for better alternative ….can u suggest any further course ..