On Proposed Changes to Canada's FSW Points Sytem
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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About a year ago, Citizenship ang Immigration Canada started a consulation regarding the Proposed Changes to Canada's FSW Points System. There is a great chance that changes in the Points System will be implemented this coming July 2012.
What are the proposed changes to Canada's FSW Points System?
Requiring a minimum level of language proficiency
The maximum points awarded for proficiency in the first official language may be increased from 16 to 20, and a minimum language requirements, depending on the immigrant’s occupational skill level will be established. Simply put, it will give Tradespeople a better chance. The current points system is prohibitive against Filipino welders, who of course do not talk to welding rods in English.
If you want to get a better chance, try to get a better IELTS Score.
Placing greater emphasis on younger workers
Under the current points system, a maximum of 10 points is awarded to applicants within the 21-49 years old brachet. The proposal is to award a maximum of 12 points until age 35, with diminishing points awarded until age 49. No age points would be awarded after age 50.
Making the program more accessible to skilled tradespeople
The proposal is to reduce the number of years of education required to claim points for a trade or other non-university credential. This change would help improve access for skilled tradespeople, technicians and apprentices who have valid post-secondary qualifications but not the required number of years of study. There are many skilled and experienced Filipino welders but won't qualify under the current points system due to Education factor. Not many welders have a University degree.
Redirecting points from work experience to other factors
The proposal is to reduce the total number of points that could be awarded for work experience from 21 to 15.
Reducing the potential for fraudulent job offers
The proposed changes would establish clearer criteria for assessing the genuineness of a job offer, and could require employers to sign a document attesting to their intention to hire the immigrant. They could also include restrictions for employers who don’t comply with this intention.
So there. Again, these are just the proposed changes and not necessarily the new points system to be implemented.
13 comments:
How will these changes impact on applications filed prior to Feb 2008? It will be almost 7 years since I filed mine in May 2005. Will I be assessed according to May 2005 guidelines or requirements? What about my dependents? One of them has turned 21 years old 5 years ago. Will she still be able to come with me, if and when?
Application filed before feb 2008 will be assessed based on the criteria at the time their application was filed. These changes will have no effect, unless of course if the Immigration Minister said otherwise.
As regards the 21 year old dependent, the answer will be based on the circusmtances when your application is processed/decided. Dependent more than 22 years old may still be considered qualified family member (dependent) if he/she is still dependent to his parents and did not stop formal education even after reaching age of 22.
Kapag na implement ba yan possible na yung mga qualified ngayon ay hindi na eligible to apply for 2012?
Not necessarily. Possibly. It's still based on the six selection factors.
hi sir Apol! ano na po ba ang status ng mga nag file ng 2005? Anong month/year na po ba ang pinaprocess ng emabssy? Salamat po.
hi po,my husband is an electrical engineer,he's been working as ship's electrician for 7 years already,and im only a nursing undergrad.3rd year.and a tourism graduate associate lng po,would he still be qualified as federal skilled worker?does it affect his application?thanks po hope i could get feedbacks from you po.
hello sir apol,
my husband is an applicant for MI-1 under NOC 0711, and your company is our consultant. as of now we are still waiting for MR.
My question is can he reapply this july 2012? if NOC 0711 is not open, and 7215 is open, can he apply for NOC 7215?
Is it another consultation fee?
please enlighten us.
^Please get in touch with your Asssigned Agent to address your concerns properly.
Hi Ano pong Passing grade sa IELTS to get a high points?
i wanna know if ASHRM still needs diploma since he already has 6years of experience as cook. pls reply through email sjm_romulo1016@yahoo.com.ph
what is selection criteria.
i applied n 2004 & updation all docu. and PCC n 2008.
pls tell me, i m passed selection ctiteria ???
mintu.
hi. applicable po ba yan sa mga nurses. and tanung ko lng po regarding sa experience panu po ung job description isubmit eh sa ibang bansa nakuha work experience. thanks. hoping
for ur reaponse.
Hi and a pleasant day to you. I filed my application under the FSW in 2007 and I was 47 yrs of age and I had a daughter who was 20 and was still my dependent at time time. Would these proposed changes affect my application? Considering that I had recently updated my application and included my common-law wife and 2 yr old our son.
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