Skilled Migration Policy - (New)
On 28 November 2008, Immigration Canada has published a list of PRIORITY OCCUPATIONS for immigration application to Canada. All immigration applications under this priority list will be processed within 6-12 months as compared to 36 months. However under the new regulation the application is filed in Canada as opposed to Overseas.
Priority Occupations
- Financial Managers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Managers in Health Care
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- Accommodation Service Managers
- Construction Managers
- Financial Auditors and Accountants
- Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
- Mining Engineers
- Geological Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Specialist Physicians
- General Practitioners and Family Physicians
- Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Head Nurses and Supervisors
- Registered Nurses
- Medical Radiation Technologists
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- University Professors
- College and Other Vocational Instructors
- Chefs
- Cooks
- Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
- Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
- Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
- Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
- Industrial Electricians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
- Welders and Related Machine Operators
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Crane Operators
- Drillers and Blasters Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
- Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
- Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
- Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities
The new regulation is in effect and allows us to file an application now. All applications filed before there is a change in the law must be treated in accordance with the existing law. So if your occupation falls within the PRIORITY list, there is a great opportunity to file your immigration application before the law changes. Any application filed will be finalized within a period of 6-12 months and you have the opportunity to become Canadian Permanent Residents within 6-12 months.
We are giving utmost priority to all applications under the Priority list above. Should you have any friend or colleague whose occupation falls under any one category, do inform them of this opportunity.
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