The new list includes 24 occupations that are eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) when it re-opens on May 4, 2013 .
1) A new eligible occupations list, with a total of 24 occupations;
2) An overall cap of 5,000 new applications for all eligible occupations, including a sub-cap of 300 new applications for each eligible occupation;
3)Four organizations have been designated to conduct educational credential assessments (mandatory for applicants submitting foreign educational credentials); and
4) Applicants must show proof that they meet the minimum threshold of Canadian Language Benchmark 7 in all four language skill areas: speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension.
Applications under the new FSWP will be accepted starting May 4, 2013. Until then, however, the FSWP application process does not change – only individuals with qualifying job offers or those applying under the PhD stream are eligible for processing.
IELTS Requirement
You need atlease 6 in all bands. Language test results will be accepted by CIC for two years from the date that they were issued by the designated organization.
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