The immigration department of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has released an occupation list. It consists of 50 occupations and these are eligible for the well-known Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) even as the list is effective from May 1, 2014. The CIC has also announced a cap of 25,000 for the FSWP applicants. This also includes a sub-cap of 1000 petitions for each eligible line-of-work. Submissions will be accepted on the ‘first come, first serve’ basis. The faster you process your application, the maximum chances you will have to immigrate to your dream destination.
The candidates should have, among others:
• demonstrated experience of one year in any of the Skilled Occupation List 2014-15;
• scored a 6 band in IELTS;
• language proficiency; and
• Obtained 67 points in the point system.
Before proceeding ahead with your petition, it is essential that you get your education qualifications duly assessed by the authorized assessing authority and this is Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). It is mandatory for every individual who has pursued their education outside the Maple Leaf Country.
The list of occupations includes:
• A cap of 25,000 applications;
• An upper limit of 500 petitions for PhD eligibility stream; and
• No limits on the candidates who have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.
There are sub-caps of 1,000 applications per profession given in the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Occupation List. And these are the 50 eligible occupations given with their National Occupational Classification (NOC) Codes:
1. Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (0013)
2. Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (0015)
3. Financial managers (0111)
4. Human resources managers (0112)
5. Purchasing managers (0113)
6. Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)
7. Managers in health care (0311)
8. Construction managers (0711)
9. Home building and renovation managers (0712)
10. Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)
11. Manufacturing managers (0911)
12. Financial auditors and accountants (1111)
13. Financial and investment analysts (1112)
14. Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (1113)
15. Other financial officers (1114)
16. Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (1123)
17. Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (1212)
18. Property administrators (1224)
19. Geoscientists and oceanographers (2113)
20. Civil engineers (2131)
21. Mechanical engineers (2132)
22. Electrical and electronics engineers (2133)
23. Petroleum engineers (2145)
24. Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
25. Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
26. Software engineers and designers (2173)
27. Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
28. Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (2232)
29. Construction estimators (2234)
30. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
31. Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (2243)
32. Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety (2263)
33. Computer network technicians (2281)
34. Nursing coordinators and supervisors (3011)
35. Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (3012)
36. Specialist physicians (3111)
37. General practitioners and family physicians (3112)
38. Dietitians and nutritionists (3132)
39. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (3141)
40. Physiotherapists (3142)
41. Occupational therapists (3143)
42. Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (3214)
43. Medical radiation technologists (3215)
44. Medical sonographers (3216)
45. Licensed practical nurses (3233)
46. Paramedical occupations (3234)
47. University professors and lecturers (4011)
48. Psychologists (4151)
49. Early childhood educators and assistants (4214)
50. Translators, terminologists and interpreters (5125)
Now you know that the much sought after list is not only out but also the specific professions given in the list. Check if your particular line-of-work finds mention on the list. After you find one, kick-start the visa application process for Canada immigration sooner than later against the backdrop of the sub-limits slapped on each vocation mentioned in the list. Be on the safer side! Make certain that the chances of your petition making the cut are rather high!
