Language
For the first time the regulations will include clear definitions
of the standards of language proficiency that will be assessed for
Skilled Worker applicants.
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations provide the
Minister with the authority to designate certain organizations or
institutions for the purpose of language assessments. Such third-party
language testing (which would be conducted at the applicant's expense)
will not be mandatory. Applicants will continue to be able to request
an assessment of their language ability by an officer.
When an approved test has been conducted a selection interview
with an officer will tend to be required less frequently.
Experience
Applicants will now receive 15 points for one year's experience
and 2 points for each additional year's experience to a maximum
of 21 points. The work experience must have been within the 10 years
preceding the date of application and have been in one of the occupations
listed in the top three bands of the NOC.
Adaptability: Maximum 10 points
Personal Suitability factor has been replaced in the new selection
model with an objective Adaptability factor.
Time spent (by an applicant or his/her spouse) studying or working
in Canada will benefit applicants. Also, spouse's [including common
law partners] education will give an applicant five more points.
The objectivity of the Adaptability factor allows the selection
process to be more transparent and consistent in the selection of
Skilled Worker immigrants and also allows the full range of selection
factors to be assigned on the basis of a paper application.
Officers will continue to have the option of interviewing an applicant
when considered necessary.
An applicant may receive a maximum of 10 points for any combination
of the suitability elements. |
