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AMARJOT SINGH ICCRC Consultant R508214 Canada Tel 780-707-4831 http://www.immigrationteacher.org
Check your Eligibility – 2014 Federal skilled workers
New 50 Occupations-25000 quota/1000 sub cap
· 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):
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 co-ordinators 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)
A) Basic eligibility
Must have:
at least one year of continuous and paid (full-time or an equal amount in part-time) work experience
o in a single occupation,
o within the last 10 years,
o at skill type 0, or skill levels A or B of the 2011 edition of the Canadian National Occupational Classification(NOC)
AND
1. You have this work experience in one of the eligible occupations,
OR
2. You have a valid offer of arranged employment,
OR
3. You are an international student who is enrolled in a PhD program in Canada (or who graduated from a
Canadian PhD program within the past 12 months) and meet these criteria.
No matter what category above you apply to, you must meet ALL the minimum requirements below.

B) Minimum requirements
Work experience
Your work experience must be:
at least one year (1560 hours), full-time or an equal amount in part-time,
paid work (volunteer work, unpaid internships, etc. do not count),
in the same occupation, and
within the last 10 years,
at skill type 0, or skill levels A or B of the 2011 edition of the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC)
You must show that you did the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC, including all the
essential duties and most of the main duties listed. If you do not show that your experience meets the description in the NOC, we
will refuse your application.
Language ability
You must meet minimum language levels and include the results of a language test from an agency approved by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada (CIC) when you apply that shows you meet the minimum language requirement of Canadian Language

Benchmark (CLB) 7.
IELTS has two options for the reading and writing tests: ―General Training‖ and ―Academic.‖ You must take the ―General Training‖
option.
First official language (Maximum 24 points)
CLB Level Ability: Speaking Ability: Listening Ability: Reading Ability: Writing Points per ability
7 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 4
8 6.5 7.5 6.5 6.5 5
9 and above 7.0 – 9.0 8.0 – 9.0 7.0 – 9.0 7.0 – 9.0 6
Second official language (4 points if you meet the minimum threshold in all four language abilities)
CLB Level Ability: Speaking Ability: Listening Ability: Reading Ability: Writing Points (total)
5 and above 5.0 – 9.0 5.0 – 9.0 4.0 – 9.0 5.0 – 9.0 4
Education
You must have:

a Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential
OR
a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by CIC to show it
is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.
Starting in May 2013, all people applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) must get an Educational Credential
Assessment (ECA) of their completed foreign educational credentials.
If you are only submitting a Canadian educational credential, you do not need to do this.
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, certificate (or other proof of your
credential) is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada.
Starting in May 2013, all people applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) must get an Educational Credential
Assessment (ECA) of their completed foreign educational credentials.
If you are only submitting a Canadian educational credential, you do not need to do this.
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, certificate (or other proof of your
credential) is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada.
You must have such an assessment if you:
are a principal applicant, and
got your education outside Canada.
Your education must be assessed against Canadian standards by one of the organizations designated by CIC (below).
When you apply as a federal skilled worker with a foreign educational credential, an original ECA report must:
be included with your application along with proof of your foreign credential,
be issued on or after the date the organization was designated by CIC,

not be more than five years old on the date that CIC gets your application, and
show your credential is equal to a completed Canadian one.
If you do not submit this assessment when you apply, your application is not complete. We will not process it and will send it back to
you.
These assessments are to help make sure we choose immigrants with the best possible chances of success in Canada. But, being assessed
does not guarantee you will be employed in your field or at a certain level. Employers are not bound by the assessment.
If you plan to work in an occupation that is regulated in Canada, you should contact the regulatory authority in the province where you
plan to live. They can give you important information about getting your license, including any steps you can take before you leave your
home country.
Designated organizations for Educational Credential Assessments
You can arrange to get your assessment from:
Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
World Education Services
Medical Council of Canada (professional body)
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (professional body)
How to choose a designated organization:
1. If you are applying:
o as a specialist physician (NOC 3111) or general practitioner/family physician (NOC 3112), the Medical Council
of Canada must do your educational credential assessment,
o as a pharmacist (NOC 3131), the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada must do your educational credential

assessment,
o under any of the other occupations, check the websites of the other CIC-designated organizations or contact them
directly to find which one best suits your needs. Consider:
 Some designated organizations partner with certain regulatory bodies or large employers. That means that the
educational credential assessment you obtain for your application to CIC might also help you later on.
 Check with each one to find out what other organizations recognize their assessments.
2. Find out what documents you need.
3. Find out how much it will cost. Costs may vary by organization.
4. Find out how long an assessment will take.
How to get an Educational Credential Assessment:
Once you have chosen an organization:
gather all the documents they need (make sure that you ask your school for multiple copies of your diplomas/degrees,
transcripts, etc.),
follow any instructions given to submit the documents,
pay the fees.
What your report means
The organization will give you an original report that will tell you:
whether your credentials are valid, and
if they are equal to a completed Canadian educational credential.
If your assessment report shows that your completed foreign credential is equal to a Canadian one, you can apply as a federal
skilled worker.
If your report shows that your credential is not equal to a completed Canadian one:
You will not meet the education requirement under the FSWP.

You can consider alternative careers in Canada. Use the Working in Canada Tool to see if there are other occupations you
may be qualified for and for which you meet CIC requirements for immigration.
Use the Come to Canada Wizard to see if you could apply under another program.
If you are getting an ECA report from a professional body, your ECA report must show that your foreign education credentials are
equal to the Canadian credentials needed to practice that occupation in Canada.
Submitting your report
Submit the original assessment with your application to the FSWP, along with copies of your diplomas/degrees, transcripts,
etc.
Keep a copy of the report for your records and future use.
Do not request that your ECA report be sent to us directly by the assessment agency. You must include it with your
complete FSW application.
The 100-point FSWP selection grid assesses applicants against six main criteria. To pass, you need 67 points or more. We
will award you a maximum of 25 points based on the level of your education compared to Canadian standards.
Note:
You will only get points on the FSW selection grid for your highest completed Canadian educational credentials shown in
the ECA report.
CIC will verify any educational credential assessment submitted with a FSW application with the organization that produced
the report.
You may be able to use the ECA report for other purposes, such as to help you find a job in Canada.
You must have such an assessment if you:
are a principal applicant, and
got your education outside Canada.
Your education must be assessed against Canadian standards by one of the organizations designated by CIC (below).

When you apply as a federal skilled worker with a foreign educational credential, an original ECA report must:
be included with your application along with proof of your foreign credential,
be issued on or after the date the organization was designated by CIC,
not be more than five years old on the date that CIC gets your application, and
show your credential is equal to a completed Canadian one.
If you do not submit this assessment when you apply, your application is not complete. We will not process it and will send it back
to you.
C) Six selection factors
If you meet all the conditions set out in sections A and B above, we will process your application based on the six selection
factors in the skilled worker points grid. They are:
your skills in English and/or French, Canada’s two official languages,
your education,
your work experience,
your age,
whether you have arranged employment in Canada, and
your adaptability (how well you are likely to settle here).
To see how many points you might get, read about the selection factors
If you are not sure if you should apply as a skilled worker, try the Come to Canada Wizard to get an idea if your application would
be eligible to be processed.
D) Proof of funds

You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada.
You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada. You cannot borrow this money
from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they are not coming with
you).
You will need to show proof to the Canadian visa office in your home country that you have enough money when you apply to
immigrate.
The amount of money you need to support your family is set by the size of your family. We update these amounts every year.
Number of
Family Members
Funds Required
(in Canadian dollars)
1 $11,824
2 $14,720
3 $18,097
4 $21,971
5 $24,920

6 $28,105
7 or more $31,291
You do not have to show that you have these funds if:
you have a valid offer of arranged employment in Canada AND
you are currently working or authorized to work in Canada.
How much money should you bring?
It is a good idea to research how much it costs to live in the place where you plan to settle in Canada.
Bring as much money as you can to make moving and finding a home in Canada easier. Note, however, that Canadian customs
regulations require you to declare if you are bringing more than C$10,000 into Canada. If you do not tell them, you may be fined or
put in prison. These funds could be in the form of:
cash
documents that show property or capital payable to you (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.) or
documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you (such as bankers’ drafts, cheques,
travellers’ cheques or money orders).
E) Inadmissibility

Some people are inadmissible—they are not allowed to come to Canada. Several things can make you inadmissible, including being
involved in:
crime, or
human rights violations.
You can also be inadmissible for:
security,
health,
financial reasons, or
other reasons.
Find out more about inadmissibility.
Determine if you are inadmissible
Reasons for inadmissibility
Overcome criminal convictions
Temporary resident permits
Note: This is only a guide. A Canadian immigration officer will decide if you can enter Canada when you apply for a visa, or when
you arrive at a port of entry.
Some people are not allowed to come to Canada. They are known as ―inadmissible‖ under Canada’s immigration law.
There are many reasons we may not let you into Canada, such as:
you are a security risk,
you have committed human or international rights violations,
you have been convicted of a crime, or you have committed an act outside Canada that would be a crime,

you have ties to organized crime,
you have a serious health problem,
you have a serious financial problem,
you lied in your application or in an interview,
you do not meet the conditions in Canada’s immigration law, or
one of your family members is not allowed into Canada.
Normally, if you are inadmissible to Canada, you will not be allowed to enter. If you have a valid reason to travel to Canada, we
may issue you a temporary resident permit.
If you have committed or been convicted of a crime, you have a few options.
If you have been convicted of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, you will probably be found criminally inadmissible to
Canada. But as of March 1, 2012, you may be able to get a temporary resident permit for one visit without paying the C$200
processing fee. Find out more.
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Application package
Document Checklist [IMM 5612] (PDF, 233 KB) May 2013
Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 366 KB) March 2014
Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 472 KB) July 2011
Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] (PDF, 170 KB) December 2012
Schedule 3: Economic Classes [IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 3] May 2013
Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 79 KB) September 2013
Supplementary Information – Your travels [IMM 5562] (PDF, 21 KB) May 2004
Separation Declaration for Minors Travelling to Canada [IMM 5604] (PDF, 21 KB) July 2008
Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union [IMM 5409] (PDF, 19 KB) April 2009

Fee Payment Form – Application for Permanent Residence
[IMM 5620] (PDF, 26 KB) March 2013
Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 611 KB) March 2014
Instruction Guide [IMM EG7000]

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