Q & A: Selecting Intended Occupation

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Published: May 1, 1998

Q. In filling in the application form, how do I best select "My intended occupation"?

Answer: Your intended occupation should be chosen on the basis of the profession on the General Occupations List in which you have sufficient experience, and are otherwise qualified according to NOC requirements.

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