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Q & A: Points for Arranged Employment

October, 1998

Q. Could anyone tell me how many points will I get on arranged employment if I am currently working as full-time computer programmer in Canada?

Answer: The fact that you are presently employed in Canada does not entitle necessarily you to the points for arranged employment. The permanent job offer would have to be validated by HRDC in order to be eligible for such.

Additional details on this topic may be obtained at the following URL: http://canadavisa.com/documents/factor5.html

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