The Quebec Skilled Worker Program versus The Federal Skilled Worker Class

The two most popular economic immigration programs in Canada are Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program. Neither program requires a Canadian job offer to be eligible to apply. The government of Canada recently announced significant changes to the FSWC,

It is important that prospective applicants choose the program that best suits their professional strengths and their immigration goals. To help future applicants in the important decision of choosing an immigration program, We presents the pros and cons of each program:

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Current Status: Open and Accepting Applications

Approximate Processing Time: 24 months (varies by country of application)

Visa Received: Canadian Permanent Resident Visa

General Information:

§  Selection System?

§  Points-based. Must receive 49 points to be eligible to submit as a single applicant, and 57 points as a couple or family.

§  Intake Quota?

§  No. There is currently no limit to the number of applications this program may receive.

§  Eligibility?

§  Yes; applicants must have a degree or diploma in one of 110 targeted areas of training/fields of study

§  Language Requirements?

§  In theory no, but a certain level of French may be needed to make sufficient points.

§  Process?

§  Two-step process. First a Quebec Selection Certificate is obtained. Next, the entire application is reviewed on a Federal level for health and security issues.

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This may be a good program for you if:

§  You want to become a Canadian Permanent Resident

§  You intend to initially settle in the Province of Quebec

§  You want to begin your application process today

§  You speak French and understand French or are interested in learning

§  You want to enter a strong labour market for your specific field of study

If you have experience in a targeted field of study, the QSW program will help you come to Canada with strong job prospects. Quebec is a beautiful province with a stable economy, and I encourage eligible applicants to consider this option whenever possible.

The Federal Skilled Worker Class

Current Status: Only accepting applications with arranged employment in Canada or PhD students in Canada; new regulations are scheduled to come into force January 2013

Approximate Processing Time: Unknown (last FSWC advertised processing within 12 months)

Visa Received: Canadian Permanent Resident Visa

General Information:

§  Selection System

§  Points-based. Must receive a minimum of 67 out of 100 points

§  Intake Quota?

§  Maybe. No announcement has yet been made regarding a limit on application intake. However, the previous FSWC was capped at 10,000 applications.

§  Eligibility?

§  Yes; applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of skilled work experience in the preceding 10 years.

§  Language Requirements?

§  Yes. Applicants must pass a minimum language threshold in either English or French.

§  Process?

§  Direct application to a Central Intake Office in Canada.

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This may be a good program for you if:

§  You want to become a Canadian Permanent Resident

§  You intend to initially settle anywhere in Canada outside of the Province of Quebec

§  You want to prepare your application before the new regulations take effect

§  You are a skilled worker whose field of study is not included in the QSW list

Recent changes were made to many aspects of the FSWC. This means that immigrants who are accepted through this program will come to Canada better prepared to find good jobs and start a new life in the country. There is likely to be a cap on application intake, so if you are eligible to apply, it is a good idea to start building your application now and submit when the program opens.

Successful applicants to the FSWC and QSW programs will arrive in Canada with Permanent Resident status. The path they travel to get to Canada should be chosen with care to reflect the best interests of themselves and their families.

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List Of Qualified Canada Skill Trades for 2013

Citizenship and Immigration Canada have just announced that it will accept applications under the new Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts applications starting January 2, 2013.

There will be 43 jobs eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Trades program in the first year of the program, from January 2, 2013 to January 1, 2014.  A maximum of 3,000 applications will be accepted this year.  The list of 43 jobs eligible are divided into 2 groups. A sub cap of 100 applications per classfication will be imposed for those included in Group A. No sub cap will be imposed for those included in Group B.

43 jobs will be eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Trades

Group A – Jobs with sub-caps of 100 applications each (and their corresponding 2011 NOC code)

• 7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
• 7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
• 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
• 7271 Carpenters
• 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
• 7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
• 8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry
• 8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying
• 8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling services
• 8241 Logging machinery operators
• 8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
• 9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
• 9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
• 9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
• 9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
• 9241 Power engineers and power systems operators
• 9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators

Group B – no sub-caps (2011 NOC code)

• 7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
• 7233 Sheet metal workers
• 7235 Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
• 7236 Ironworkers
• 7237 Welders and related machine operators
• 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
• 7242 Industrial electricians
• 7243 Power system electricians
• 7244 Electrical power line and cable workers
• 7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers
• 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
• 7251 Plumbers
• 7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
• 7253 Gas fitters
• 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
• 7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
• 7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
• 7314 Railway carmen/women
• 7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
• 7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics
• 7371 Crane operators
• 7372 Drillers and blasters - surface, mining, quarrying and construction
• 7373 Water well drillers
• 8231 Underground production and development miners
• 8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
• 9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators

Send your resume to rgomez@go2canada.com.  With the subject "Skill Trade"

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Canada Immigration Application this Coming May 4, 2013

Our wait is finally over, Citizenship Immigration Canada has finally announced when the Federal Skilled Worker program will start accepting applications which will be in May 4, 2013, superseding their previous plan of opening on January 1, 2013 as published in the Canada Gazette.   


As discussed in my previous post CIC has confirmed the final changes in the Federal Skilled worker applications: 

- Minimum official language thresholds (CLB 7) and increased points for official language proficiency making language the most important factor in the selection process

Ref: 


CLB 7 (IELTS score 6 in all areas) = 4 points per area

CLB 8  (IELTS score 6.5 for Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening 7.5) = 5 points per test

CLB 9  (This is not yet disclosed speculating on it it might be IELTS score of 7 for Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening 8) = 6 points per test;

-Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labor markets conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada’s economy, full points for the age criteria will be given to applicants who are 18 to 35 years old, older applicants will still have a chance to qualify as long as they reach the 67 points passmark;

Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential’s true value in Canada;
 
-Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and

-Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.

A list of assessment organizations designated by the Minister to do the Education Credential Assessment will be made available early 2013. 

Moreover, Minister Kenney's said that in next regulation of the Federal Skilled Workers Class will be open to all O-Managerial, A-Professional and B-Trade and Skilled occupations and will not have any limit in the number of applicants per occupation.

Although there may still be an overall quota on the total number of applicants they will accept in a year. Which means those who are the first to file will benefit from this fast and east PR Visa application!

This was published in his twitter page

For reference to the changes in the points system you may click on the following link to read the previous publication of the Canada Gazette.

How will this affect you?

If you are one of the many who wants to Immigrate to Canada the Federal Skilled Worker application is a good option for you, it is designed to be processed in a matter of months and is one of the few programs where your Education and Work Experience alone are enough to qualify you for the program.

Most programs in Canada require a third party, whether a relative or an employer to allow you process your application.

Since the regulation requires complete requirements when you apply, only those who plan ahead will qualify for the the program. If you want to have the chance get a slot and be given an immigrants visa for Canada under the Federal skilled worker program you have to start being involved in making yourself eligible and qualify for the program by acting right now!   

Moreover, since there is a quota for the number of applicants they will accept, there is an urgency to start readying your application right away.  

This goes the same with those who are planning to reapply their applications. If you already have most of the documents ready, please be reminded  that the FSW guidelines has preferred validity's for certain documents like NBI (3 months), Bank Draft (1 month), Pictures(recent photo), IELTS 2 years. 

So it will be best to renew said documents within April or March of next year.

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Canadian Immigration Consultancy SM Megamall Office Finally Opens

In continuing commitment to our client to be more accessible. Canadian Immigration Consultancy finally open an office at SM Megamall. Officially Candian Immigration Consultancy has three offices here in Metro Manila.

Canadian Immigration Consultancy 

SM North Edsa

Unit 301 3rd floor Northlink Building

SM North Edsa Quezon City

Canadian Immigration Consultancy 

SM Mall of Asia

Unit 160 G/F (north wing parking bldg)

Pasay City

and our Recently opened SM MEGAMALL BRANCH

Canadian Immigration Consultancy

SM Megamall 549 Unit B Edsa Corner J. Vargas Avenue

Mandaluyong City

Here is the  facade of our office:

In addition to this, Canada will start processing new Immigration Applicant this coming May 4, 2013. If you are planning to go to canada. This is the right time to push for it, and Canadian Immigration Consultancy Megamall Branch is one of the offices that would gladly accomodate you.

Have your Qualifications Assess Online

Arrange an appointment thru: 

*assessment and evaluation fee: 500 php

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