Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has announced new regulations for the Federal Skilled Worker Program which will begin taking new applications starting May 4, 2013. In an attempt to create jobs and promote economic growth, the government of Canada has made improvements to the Federal Skilled Worker Program. The majority of the changes made to the Federal Skilled Worker Program are based on research which has shown the two most important factors for successful adaptation into Canada to be language and age. As such, the following changes have been made to the Federal Skilled Worker Program in an attempt to ensure adaptability of new applicants:
- The minimum language proficiency requirement has been increased so that language is now the most important factor.
- Emphasis has been put on the age of new applicants and younger applicants will benefit from this update to the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It is known that younger applicants will adapt more easily in Canada and will spend more time working and aiding in Canada’s economic growth.
- The new Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) will ensure that points awarded for education will reflect the true value of the foreign credentials.
- Changes made to the arranged employment process will make it easier for Canadian employers to hire workers for in-demand occupations.
- Applicants for the Federal Skilled Worker Program will be able to obtain more adaptability points for the language ability and Canadian work experience of their spouse.
With all of the above changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, qualified applicants interested in Canada immigration will have the chance to apply and obtain status in Canada faster and easier. If you are interested in immigration to Canada, call our office for more information about the Federal Skilled Worker Program or any other Canada immigration program. Our qualified immigration consultants will answer any of your questions and assist you in deciding which immigration option is the right one for you.
There is clearly a discrimination factor regarding age to the new requirement for FSW. I strongly detest on the said premise about age of new applicants is a majority proven in terms of adaptability and spending more time in working and aiding Canada’s economic growth. Rather, The researchers forgot to consider the uniqueness of individual, maturity, determination, attitudes and work principles. Perhaps the researchers were referring to longevity that no one knows who’s gonna live longer and live short. Apparently, they maybe forgot also the theory/principles of work and productivity.
When speaking of age, we are saying that individuals between 20-50 years of age are more likely to be beneficial to the economy than other age groups. This is a pretty broad range so I do not think it discriminates. Those who are 60+ most likely will not want and/or be able to work for as long as those who are younger.