Canada's New Skilled Immigration Policy

Federal skilled immigrants launch new selection system

Canada's federal skilled immigrants will launch a new selection system on May 4, 20 13, and start accepting new applications on the same day. Language requirements are raised and age limits are tightened.

Zhao Dan, senior immigration consultant of Beijing Jiacheng Company, said that the new federal scoring standard for skilled immigrants is the same as the old one, with a full score of 100. According to the applicant's education, language ability, work experience, age, previous work in Canada and adaptability, the passing score is still 67. The new federal scoring standard for skilled immigrants differs from the old one in the following points:

First of all, the language requirements are improved. Language proficiency is scored according to the IELTS or French scores provided by the applicant. Under the old grading system, as long as the total score reaches 67, even if the IELTS score is only 3, the applicant can still apply successfully. The score of the new standard language ability is increased from 24 to 28, and applicants must reach IELTS 6 or CLB7 before submitting their applications.

Second, the age limit has become stricter. The new standard benefits young applicants. Applicants under the age of 35 can get a perfect score of 12, and applicants over the age of 46 can get a perfect score of 1. Under the old scoring system, applicants aged 2 1-49 can get full marks of 10.

Third, the job score is reduced. The work experience is reduced from the previous 2 1 to 15. If you want to get full marks, the applicant needs to have 6 years of relevant work experience, not 4 years.

Fourth, overseas academic certification. All overseas academic qualifications must first be evaluated and certified by designated institutions. If the applicant's education or certificate is not recognized by Canada, the application will be considered invalid.

Fifth, adaptive adjustment. If the applicant has worked in Canada, the highest score is10; The score of spouse's adaptability will shift the focus to language ability, and it is estimated that the spouse (sub-application) will be required to provide IELTS 5 points; Canadian relatives require at least 18 years old. Applicants who have no further study or work experience will be affected.

This policy adjustment still has a great impact on China applicants. First, the language requirements have been greatly improved. For most skilled immigrant applicants from China with average English level, it will be very challenging for them to score 6 in IELTS listening, speaking, reading and writing. Second, it is more difficult for applicants over 36 to reach 67 points. However, for occupations that meet the needs of the New Deal, young applicants who are proficient in English are beneficial. Due to the decrease in the number of applicants, the processing speed of Immigration Canada will definitely be accelerated, and the whole application time can be completed within 1 year.

There are more opportunities for international students.

In Canada's 20 13 immigration plan, the number of experienced immigrants has increased from 7000 in 20 12 to 20 10000 to encourage students or workers who have studied or worked in Canada to apply for immigration. The main group of experienced immigrants in Canada is international students. The purpose of this move is to let more overseas graduates stay in Canada, supplement the demand for talents in Canada's labor market and promote Canada's economic development.

Experts studying in Jinjilie said that experienced immigrants are mainly aimed at overseas graduates and overseas temporary workers. The lower requirements for this kind of work experience will undoubtedly help international students gain more flexible work experience, faster application progress and easier immigration processing. If students have accumulated one year's work experience during their school years, it indicates that they will have the opportunity to emigrate after graduation. Electricians, welders, etc. Are urgently needed occupations.

Although the new "List of Jobs Required by Skilled Immigrants in Canada" has not been published, according to years of experience analysis, applicants who meet the following conditions can consider applying: 1. Education: Bachelor degree or above; 2. Age: 25-40 years old: 3. English: IELTS 4 points and above 6 points; 4. Occupation: engineer (computer, architecture, machinery, biology, chemistry, petroleum, electronics, communication, aerospace), accountant, university teacher, insurance, hotel management, doctor, nurse, etc. If the above conditions are met, it is recommended that the applicant prepare for the IELTS test first. After the new list of compulsory occupations is published, the final application plan can be determined and the application documents can be prepared. After the official start of the New Deal on May 4th, applications can be submitted as soon as possible.

In addition, Canada added the category of "skilled immigrants" to the federal skilled immigrants, and implemented it from 20 13 1.2. The quota for the first year is 3000. This category reduces the requirements for English and academic qualifications, as long as the applicant has basic language skills and has a high school or technical secondary school education. The most urgently needed occupations now are electricians, welders, heavy equipment mechanics and oil pipeline laying and assembling workers.

The work experience requirements for experienced immigrants are relaxed.

A few days ago, Canadian Federal Minister of Immigration Connie announced that from 20 1312, temporary workers will apply for Canadian experience immigration, and their work experience will be changed from full-time two years to accumulated one year. International students who apply for experienced immigration can accumulate one year's relevant work experience within three years before applying.

Relevant data show that up to now, 20,000 people have obtained permanent resident status in Canada through experienced immigration, and the passing rate is as high as 80%. In addition, Chinese mainland has become the largest source country of overseas immigrants in this way. In 20 13, the Canadian Immigration Bureau plans to receive more than 10000 immigrants through experienced immigration, which is also the highest in history.

Be prepared to find an employer in advance.

The requirements for international students to apply for experienced immigration mainly include: having at least two years of Canadian higher education experience and obtaining a diploma; Accumulate one year's working experience in technical field within three years before application; Pass the English exam sponsored by the Immigration Bureau, etc. It is suggested that international students from China who want to emigrate should learn more about local big companies on the basis of passing on-campus courses, and make preparations for finding quality employers in advance.

Because different provinces in Canada have different requirements for international students to apply for experienced immigration, some provinces have relatively loose requirements. It is suggested that students who plan to study in Canada in the past two years must consult senior study abroad or immigration consultants in advance, plan their study abroad plans scientifically, and pay close attention to Canada's economic trends and talent demand areas in time.