{"id":3482,"date":"2024-10-16T03:06:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T03:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration-services.org\/?p=3482"},"modified":"2024-10-16T03:06:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T03:06:18","slug":"breaking-news-federal-skilled-worker-program-will-reopen-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration-services.org\/?p=3482","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Federal Skilled Worker Program Will Reopen in May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/images\/_1200x630_crop_center-center_82_none\/canadamapflag.jpg?mtime=1656366738\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">  <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Canadamapflag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/images\/_newsThumbnail\/canadamapflag.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Canadamapflag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/images\/_newsThumbnail\/canadamapflag.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the new points system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013. At that time, the program will begin accepting applications to its Skilled Worker category.<\/p>\n<p>The Skilled Worker category of the FSWP has been closed since mid-2012 so that necessary changes could be made to selection criteria. It is important to note that the FSWP continues to be open for individuals with a qualifying arranged job offer or who wish to apply under the Ph.D. stream.<\/p>\n<p>The final changes, as described by CIC, are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum official language thresholds and increased points for official language proficiency, making language the most important factor in the selection process;<\/li>\n<li>Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada\u2019s economy;<\/li>\n<li>Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential\u2019s true value in Canada;<\/li>\n<li>Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and<\/li>\n<li>Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These changes are part of CIC\u2019s mission to transform Canada\u2019s immigration system to one that is \u2018faster and more flexible\u2019. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has stated that \u201cThe government\u2019s number one priority remains jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity. The new Federal Skilled Worker Program criteria will ensure Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants out economy needs, who are the most likely to succeed in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These changes, along with efforts to streamline processing times, will result in FSWP applications being processed within months, as opposed to years. To assist in a speedy processing time, CIC has announced that the new FSWP will place a cap on the number of applications accepted for review each year. The exact number of applications to be accepted in 2013 has yet to be announced.<\/p>\n<p>Find out if you are eligible |  Learn more about the Federal Skilled Worker program<\/p>\n<p> Please visit:  <br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/teo-bg.com\/en\/tractors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Our Sponsor<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the new points system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013. 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