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Last Chance for Federal Skilled Worker as Intake Caps Begin to Fill

June 17, 2014 by CIC News

The Government of Canada has begun to release information on the number of applications that have been accepted for review under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. To view these numbers, which are updated regularly, please click here.

“After what was undoubtedly a huge initial rush of submissions, it appears that the staff at the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia is now beginning the work of processing all eligible applications,” said Attorney David Cohen. “Though the numbers we are seeing today appear low, it is likely that many more applications have been sent in and are waiting to be formally accepted for review.”

At the time of publication, a total of 157 applications have been accepted for review. The FSW program has instituted an overall intake cap of 25,000 applications, and has restricted eligibility to individuals with experience in one of 50 eligible occupations. No more than 1,000 applications will be accepted for any one eligible occupation.

Already, certain occupations are emerging as clear favorites amongst applicants. Thus far, Financial and Investment Analysts (NOC 1112) has received the most submissions, with 43 to date. However, it is followed closely by Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174) as well as Software Engineers and Designers (NOC 2173).

With such preliminary statistics, it is unclear whether these occupations will be the first to meet the 1,000 application limit. However, past FSW application cycles have historically seen Information Technology and Financial occupations amongst the most popular for prospective immigrants. During last year’s cycle, they were among the first occupations to see their caps reached.

Last Chance to Apply

Beginning in January 2015, Canada will be transitioning to a new immigration intake system. The system, called Express Entry, will greatly change the way skilled workers will apply for Canadian immigration.

After the Express Entry system is implemented, individuals will no longer be able to apply directly to the FSW program. Instead, a prospective applicant will submit his or her intent to apply for immigration to an applicant pool. The Federal government, the provinces/territories and employers will all be able to select candidates from the larger pool and invite them to submit an immigration application.

Applying Today

The FSW program will be accepting applications until January 1, 2015, or until the overall cap of 25,000 is reached. However, many individuals will see their chance to apply slip away much sooner if their occupation is among the first to reach its intake limit.

Attorney David Cohen believes that, while all occupations appear to currently be open, some popular fields will fill up very quickly.

“There is no way of knowing exactly how many applications are waiting to be accepted for review at this time,” said Attorney Cohen. “However, what we do know is that the window to submit an application to the FSW program is still open. Anybody who is interested in applying should act immediately before that window is shut.”

As mentioned in the last edition of CIC News, some applicants may be able to submit multiple applications to the program, thus increasing their chances of being accepted for review.

To find out if you are eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker program, or any of over 60 Canadian immigration programs, please fill out a free online assessment today. 

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  1. Akomolafe Taiwo Paul says

    June 18, 2014

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    June 18, 2014

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  3. Gift Hlophe says

    June 19, 2014

    I will love to go work in Canada

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  4. Joseph says

    June 19, 2014

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    June 19, 2014

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    GOD bless CANADA FOREVER

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  6. Ayoub Asman says

    June 19, 2014

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    June 19, 2014

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    June 20, 2014

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    June 20, 2014

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  10. otutu kingsley eshiomomo says

    June 20, 2014

    A good development and am interested

    Reply
  11. Almaz says

    June 20, 2014

    I am interesting to do in Canada!

    Reply
  12. Niyi Ayoola Lawrence says

    June 20, 2014

    My Canada here I come!!!

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    Amen

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  13. Minesh Patel says

    June 21, 2014

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    June 21, 2014

    i have been dreaming about Canada since ,and i pray i will be there very soon…

    Reply
  15. Lena says

    June 21, 2014

    I am seriously interested to work in Canada as an Early Childhood Worker.

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  16. Evariste GASANA says

    June 22, 2014

    I’m glad to join and work with you in CANADA because your country is a beautiful country. since it is a developed country.

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  17. Ernest says

    June 23, 2014

    My biggest Dream is to work and live in canada..

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  18. khalid m saif says

    June 24, 2014

    the biggest dream I have is to work and live in Canada.

    Reply
  19. hinge lamin says

    June 25, 2014

    I be dreaming to go to Canada and have a better future and better education and working experience.

    Reply
  20. Markos Tesfaye says

    June 25, 2014

    i am highly interested to work and live in Canada. it’s one of my dream land. For me, it would be a gift from God if you offer me a job to achieve my dream

    Reply
  21. ayman says

    July 8, 2014

    I want to work in Canada that ‘s my dream

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  22. IONUT ANDREI GURZU says

    July 10, 2014

    I want to work in Canada that’s my dream

    Reply
  23. Nsoh Pamela Shuri says

    July 14, 2014

    Canada, a place to be and experience the serenity of life. I have always dreamt of working in Canada and i hope my dream will come true.

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  24. Shuri says

    July 15, 2014

    Canada is a country where i have always dreamt of working and spending my entire life.
    So, i wish to enjoy the serenity of this country as soon as possible.

    Reply
  25. Mazedul Hoque says

    August 3, 2014

    Canada is a great place to work and live. Surely I want to explore there….thanks for the FSWP opportunity rolling on!!

    Reply
  26. kiran says

    August 18, 2014

    what is last date to apply for it.

    Reply
  27. Farzan says

    August 26, 2014

    I be dreaming to go to Canada and have a better future and better education and working experience.

    Reply
  28. A F M Moshiur Rahman says

    September 16, 2014

    Canada is my dream Land.i want to stay there with my family.

    Reply
  29. Md. Nazmul Abedin says

    September 17, 2014

    I am an Auditor under Comptroller and auditor general of Bangladesh. Can live in Canada with my family ? I have my wife and two years old baby with me. Can anybody help me ? I am from Bangladesh.

    Reply
  30. Tayyab riaz says

    October 6, 2014

    Can a Russian degree holder doctor with Pakistani passports move in Canada ????????

    Reply
  31. Zahir Uddin Ahmed says

    October 27, 2014

    I love Canada and i really want my future generation will be Canadian. Federal Skill Worker Program should not be cap by time for Bangladeshi, it should be renew for every year.

    Reply
  32. jameul islam says

    March 24, 2015

    I love canada my dream country canada.

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  33. Matloob hussain says

    June 5, 2015

    My biggest dreem I work in Canada I live in Canada and i farming in canada

    Reply
  34. NWACHUKWU says

    October 30, 2015

    Canada, Land of hope, peace ,joy and blessings. I believe by God “s grace, I will be their

    Reply

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