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Federal Skilled Worker Program Remains Open After Quebec Program Reaches Cap

August 19, 2014 by CIC News

The announcement earlier this month that the cap for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program had been reached for this most recent application cycle was a disappointment for many potential applicants, but a silver lining has appeared in the form of the federal economic immigration programs.

The principal alternative immigration program for individuals who hoped to apply under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program is the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Like the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Worker Program is based upon an individual’s human capital. This means that an applicant does not require a job offer in order to be eligible to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Applications made under the Federal Skilled Worker Program are thus assessed based on an applicant’s ability to become economically established once they immigrate to Canada. These applications do not require sponsorship from an employer nor a relative in Canada.

The Federal Skilled Worker Program will take in 25,000 applicants, plus their dependents, to Canada under this application cycle. They will arrive in Canada as permanent residents. These 25,000 places are spread across 50 occupations that are deemed by the federal government to be in demand by employers. There is a cap of 1,000 places for each occupation, and some of these caps are filling up quickly. Persons who were hoping to apply to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program but missed out should note that the list of occupations under the Federal Skilled Worker Program differs from the Quebec program. Consequently, it is important to check which occupations remain open. Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must:

  • Have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past 10 years in one of the aforementioned 50 eligible occupations; and
  • Pass a minimum threshold of language ability for one of Canada’s two official languages (English/French).

Furthermore, the cap of 25,000 does not apply for applicants who:

  • Qualify for Arranged Employment with a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer; or
  • Have completed a PhD in Canada, or have completed two years of study in Canada towards a PhD, in both cases at a recognized institution. There is a cap of 500 in place for this stream.

In addition, Federal Skilled Worker applicants must attain at least 67 points based on Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) immigration selection factors. Nobody is exempt from the language testing requirement, so passing one of the language tests recognised by CIC as soon as possible is paramount.

Aside from the Federal Skilled Worker Program, potential applicants may still apply under this Quebec immigration program if the applicant has received a written offer of employment from a Quebec employer.

“The comforting prospect for persons who wished to apply under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program is that the door to Canada may not be closed to them, though their route may now be more complicated,” said Attorney David Cohen.

“The applicant can wait until the next application cycle of the Quebec program, but that entails the risk of the program being changed and his or her eligibility being placed in jeopardy. The no-risk solution is to explore other avenues and access sound information on all the immigration programs that are open currently.”

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program has proven to be a popular route to Canada for many immigrants. Along with the Federal Skilled Worker Program, these programs represent two of the most favoured ways to immigrate to Canada. There are, however, more than 60 immigration programs offered by the federal government and provinces.

New rules regarding the intake of and processing of new applications for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program will come into effect on April 1, 2015.

To find out if you are eligible for one of over 60 Canadian immigration programs, please fill out a free online assessment today.

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Comments

  1. anthonette C Bonita says

    August 20, 2014

    I want to apply

  2. jitendra prajapati says

    August 20, 2014

    I am really thankful to you for the time to time updation about the Canada immigration changes.

  3. abhinandan kaushal says

    August 20, 2014

    Dentist from India. With 3 years of experience.

  4. Chukwunonso Orji says

    August 20, 2014

    Checking to know if I qualified for this program.

  5. Bethlehem Tesfaye says

    August 20, 2014

    Iam a veterinarian studied in a Russia. I am very much interested to work in Canada.

  6. Abouhanif Joydar says

    August 20, 2014

    Thank you

  7. Veronica serwaa boateng says

    August 20, 2014

    How long is the processing time after a complete application has been sent

  8. Ming says

    August 20, 2014

    I have an potential intention to go to Canada, how it works?

  9. mohamed musa says

    August 20, 2014

    immigration to canada

  10. kassimi mohamed says

    August 20, 2014

    j ai l honneur de venir tres respectuesement au sain de votre service de bien vouloir accepter mon immigration au canada ou bien quebec dans l attente une reponse favorable

  11. Adnan janbakli says

    August 20, 2014

    may you can help to inform if there are possibility of immigration for me and my family to canada > thank you very much

  12. Jacky Samson says

    August 20, 2014

    Good news for everyone to be FSW in Quebec, I want to apply.

  13. Vikram Singh says

    August 20, 2014

    If someone have certificate of french then english is obligatory or not ? & which level of french required for application in federal programe .

  14. BYOMBI KAMASA VEDASTE says

    August 20, 2014

    Am i eligible of working in Canada? I am a PHD student in Business Administration

  15. Osman says

    August 20, 2014

    I have one year experience in mechanical engineering

  16. Ndifor Kingsly says

    August 20, 2014

    after completion of the process, can the principal travel alone for the dependents to join him later?

  17. Pramod Wagle says

    August 20, 2014

    Thank you very much for valuable information.

  18. Veronica says

    August 20, 2014

    I notice that there are Psychologists on the 50 occupations list. I am a Social Worker ,would i be legible to apply as well.

  19. koukab wajid says

    August 20, 2014

    i want to migrate to canada with my family

  20. Adegbaju john says

    August 20, 2014

    hi

  21. Veronica says

    August 20, 2014

    Are Social workers also able to apply in the federal skilled worker category

  22. Rosa Idalmis Martinez Guerra says

    August 20, 2014

    I would like know if I have possibility to work in Canada. I’m registered nurse,I work in intense care and I’m teacher in the medical school. THANK YOU

  23. Hector Perez Martinez says

    August 20, 2014

    I’m a professional driver and mechanic. I would like to know if I have possibility to work in Canada

  24. michael burac says

    August 20, 2014

    good day sir how can i get and qualified in your program where can i apply as a skilled worker in your country im interested in your program hope you can help me thank you.

  25. bounda justin elvis says

    August 20, 2014

    je suis a la recherche du boulot au canada

  26. Adegunloye Babajide says

    August 20, 2014

    I will be glad if i can be one of them

  27. ahmad safi says

    August 20, 2014

    thank you

  28. Victor Siyanda says

    August 20, 2014

    I am doing ESL teaching in CHina. Do i qualify to apply as a skilled worker at Quebec ?

  29. kuldeep singhj says

    August 21, 2014

    have there any type family visa in canada

  30. onabanjo adedeji says

    August 21, 2014

    i will be happy to visit canada one day

  31. Md. Shahid Hossain Sohag says

    August 21, 2014

    Dear Sir,

    I have achieved the point 69. I want to know that could I aply for immigraton. My spouse passport is official. Could I apply.

    Thank you

    Md. Shahid

  32. Famule Philip Olanrewaju says

    August 21, 2014

    Please what are the occupations that are qualify for canada immigration programs?

  33. Alexandr says

    August 21, 2014

    Hello!
    Could you explain for me one point from your article?
    “This means that an applicant does not require a job offer in order to be eligible to apply for permanent residency in Canada. ” -this point I have found in your article only. On CIC there is no such information. Where is the secret?
    Best regards.
    Alexandr

  34. David Cohen says

    August 21, 2014

    There is a link in the first bullet point of the article.

  35. Tsion says

    August 21, 2014

    Thank you, I am looking into the options I can be eligible by. But as you have told me before I am a fresh graduate and I need at least a year of experience so I am leaning more towards scholarships. Thanks again

  36. Ramin Rostami says

    August 21, 2014

    I want to know what is the minimum score of Ielts degree?

  37. Ramin Rostami says

    August 21, 2014

    I mean the minimum score for federal skill worker category?

  38. bimbo adeoye says

    August 21, 2014

    how would i know that am qualify

  39. aso ali says

    August 21, 2014

    I want to immigration to Canada I’m In Iraq
    Iraq is not good please answer me quickly
    Wat I do to immigration to Canada?

  40. Talat Asif says

    August 22, 2014

    Is there chance for Dental surgeon BDS for imigration

  41. manthan patel says

    August 22, 2014

    what is the minimum requirement of IELTS bands for canada?

  42. Abass says

    August 22, 2014

    Thanks a lot for updating. Can I qualify for Saskatchewan provice nominee?

  43. olamide says

    August 22, 2014

    i will be glad if i can get canada visa ……i av bn tryn my best since 6yrs and noting Gud came in…bt now i put my hope on ds

  44. Emmanuel says

    August 22, 2014

    Thanks for the update of the Canada immigration

  45. vasanthakumar says

    August 22, 2014

    This message is really useful for everyone who like to immigrate to canada.

  46. Prabeen jha says

    August 22, 2014

    HI
    Thank you for the update

  47. RAM DAYAL says

    August 23, 2014

    i love canada, thanks a lot

  48. Nshi Tatiana Samba says

    August 23, 2014

    Please iam so happyto know about your programm for nurses in the world.
    I am a nurse by profession and want your people to give details on the qaulification and proceduce because Iam interested to serve in canada as a nurse.

  49. hadi nasir ghadhban says

    August 23, 2014

    i want to immagration to canada

  50. balwinder singh says

    August 24, 2014

    i want migrate to quebec from india(punjab) with family please suggest me, thanks

  51. tony thomas says

    August 24, 2014

    thank you for your valuable informations

  52. Gurmit singh says

    August 24, 2014

    I hope I will get work visa for Canada because now I am with right person

  53. Jacinta says

    August 25, 2014

    I am a registered nurse ,and interested to work in canada

  54. Matuf Mia says

    August 26, 2014

    I interested to works in Canada

  55. bahrami says

    August 27, 2014

    thanks for updating news.when will be opened quebec skillworker and entrepreneur?

  56. Muhammad Didarul Islam says

    August 27, 2014

    I am a Banker my total experience 8 years ,and interested to work in canada

  57. MD. HUMAYUN KABIR says

    August 27, 2014

    I am a student. i want to higher education in Canada.

  58. Timothy Chia says

    August 28, 2014

    I’m a graduate of public Administration,(B.sc) had no experience but had been runing my personal business, i write to know whether i’m qualify for Canadian immigration it.

  59. Ali hamzd says

    August 28, 2014

    I want to immagration to canada for studying me and my family

  60. Vilikesa Rauca says

    August 30, 2014

    Im a Heavy Mobile Plant graduate and spent 4 years of apprentice and have a licence for a mobile plant too.i work as a mechanic and a driver for 3 years now.I write to know whether i’m qualify for Canadian immigration.thank you

  61. olaitan adelaja says

    August 30, 2014

    i’m interested to work in canada and to serve the country with my knowledge and understanding thanks

  62. sukhvir singh brar says

    August 30, 2014

    i have passed three yr diploma in electrical engg. after matric class . i have two yr work experience and ielts 5 band tell me that can i apply for canada ….

  63. Fomba Gilbert says

    September 1, 2014

    Hi,besides my educational career I have done a lot vocational training such as tilling,painting and agriculture.Am I legible to apply?

  64. simarjeet says

    September 23, 2014

    thanks for you’re kind information. i m 31 years old working as a RN India since 6 years, wants to apply. but i m unable to proceed before 2nd of November, tell me about the success rate. furthermore can i apply under LPN category . waiting for yours valuable opinion.

  65. JJ Thompson says

    September 27, 2014

    i have a HIGHER teacher’s TRAINING CERTIFICATE(DIPES1 equivalent to a bachelors degree),a full time bachelors degree.I taught for three years and am back to school to grasp DIPES 2 (professional masters in education).
    am i now qualified?

  66. Charanpreet says

    October 7, 2014

    Can a college lecturer application under 4011 category in FSW 2014

  67. Guri says

    October 8, 2014

    Hi I m RN in India with 4+ year experience and I have my WES report done which says 3year hospital study and training I wonder I how many points I ll get because people are confusing me saying I ll not get any points for mu education which is 3 year diploma in nursing. Please help me….thanks

  68. PROMISE MIEBAKA says

    November 2, 2014

    I will be very grateful if my qualification as a teacher in economics will be given a chance(opportunity) to impact and transform many Canada citizens.

  69. leonida kemuma omwenga says

    November 12, 2014

    thank you for opening a site that will enable us to gain experience from canada so tat we come to apply it back home as we leave our experiences behind with you.

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