By Atty. Henry Moyal
29 OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND WHERE NO JOB OFFER IS REQUIRED TO APPLY UNDER PNP EXPRESS ENTRY
This is the first article to be published since Canada Immigration overhauled its application management system. Under new rules, all economic applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker category (FSW), Canada Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Trade (FST) now must go through an added step of being selected called Express Entry. In other words, all applicants must now first pass the first threshold of qualifying under either FSW or CEC or FST and then
enter the pool of applicants waiting to be selected. According to Canada Immigration’s Express Entry ambassador, the higher the ranking the more likely an applicant will be selected. Any skilled work experience is accepted but it is not certain when one will be drawn from the pool. The federal program has eliminated the demand list. However, one of the provinces has just announced a quicker route to enter the ranking and be on top of the selection grid by awarding a PNP certificate. Those selected by the province will be drawn from the pool in priority.
The program is underway with intake to commence on January 2, 2015. Entry requirements are:
1. The program is for those who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in Canada as permanent residents. It is not a recruitment for jobs.
2. Applicants do not require an offer of employment or job offer.
3. Applicants who are 18 – 46 years old will be allotted points.
4. A completed university degree of at least three years of study is preferred.
5. Applicants do not require to have a relative living in Canada. However, those with close relatives will be awarded bonus points.
6. Applicants must have proficiency in the English language. French is not required.
7. Must have a minimum of one year of work experience in a demand occupation. The listed occupations as of today are:
Accountant and Auditors
Financial Analysts
Human Resource Manager
Purchasing Officers
Geologists
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Computer Engineers
Information System Analysts
Database AnalystsSoftware Engineers
Computer Programmers
Web Designers and Developers
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Drafting Technologists and Technicians
Engineering Inspectors
User Support Technicians
Registered Nurses
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Medical Laboratory Techs
Licensed Practical Nurses
Psychologists
Family and Marriage Counsellors
Financial Sales Representatives
Attorney Henry Moyal is a certified and licensed immigration lawyer in Toronto, Ontario.The above article is general advice only and is not intended to act as a legal document.For a free assessment visit www.moyal.comSend questions to Attorney Moyal by email canada@moyal.com or call 416 733 3193
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