Canadian Immigration for professionals update

June 21, 2014 · 2:43 amImmigration
Canadian Immigration for professionals update

As of May 1, 2014, a total of 25,000 total applications will be accepted for processing under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Applications will be received from individuals with skills and experience in one of 50 eligible occupations. For each occupation, a maximum number of 1,000 applications will be accepted.

A cap of 1,000 applications has been placed for acceptance under the PhD stream.

These limits do not apply to those applications with a job offer from a Canadian employer.

 

Applications received per eligible occupation:

Eligible Occupation (listed by NOC code) Number of Complete Applications Received (out of 1000)
2015-05-01 1 month ago 1 week ago Most recent
0013  Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services 1 1
0015  Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. 0 0
0111  Financial managers 6 6
0112  Human resources managers 0 0
0113  Purchasing managers 3 3
0121  Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers 0 0
0311  Managers in health care 0 0
0711  Construction managers 0 0
0712  Home building and renovation managers 0 0
0811  Managers in natural resources production and fishing 0 0
0911  Manufacturing managers 0 0
1111  Financial auditors and accountants 6 6
1112  Financial and investment analysts 43 43
1113  Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers 0 0
1114  Other financial officers 1 1
1123  Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 1 1
1212  Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers 0 0
1224  Property administrators 0 0
2113  Geoscientists and oceanographers 1 1
2131  Civil engineers 5 5
2132  Mechanical engineers 8 8
2133  Electrical and electronics engineers 5 5
2145  Petroleum engineers 0 0
2171  Information systems analysts and consultants 5 5
2172  Database analysts and data administrators 0 0
2173  Software engineers and designers 20 20
2174  Computer programmers and interactive media developers 39 39
2232  Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 0 0
2234  Construction estimators 1 1
2241  Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 0 0
2243  Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2 2
2263  Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 0 0
2281  Computer network technicians 5 5
3011  Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 0 0
3012  Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 1 1
3111  Specialist physicians 0 0
3112  General practitioners and family physicians 0 0
3132  Dietitians and nutritionists 0 0
3141  Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 0 0
3142  Physiotherapists 2 2
3143  Occupational Therapists 1 1
3214  Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists 0 0
3215  Medical Radiation Technologists 0 0
3216  Medical Sonographers 0 0
3233  Licensed practical nurses 0 0
3234  Paramedical occupations 0 0
4011  University professors and lecturers 1 1
4151  Psychologists 0 0
4214  Early childhood educators and assistants 0 0
5125  Translators, terminologists and interpreters 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 157 157

Last update : 2014-06-20

Link from Citizenship and Immigration Canada

What should professionals know about immigrating to Canada?

Skilled professionals usually immigrate through economic programs such as Express Entry, but many professions are regulated in Canada. Being selected for immigration is separate from being licensed to practise, so credential recognition and licensing should be planned alongside the immigration route.

ConsiderationWhy it matters
Immigration pathwayExpress Entry, PNP, or employer-driven
Credential assessment (ECA)Confirms equivalency for points
Regulated profession?Licensing is separate from immigration
Provincial demandSome provinces target specific professions

These are IRCC and provincial applications; Karb Law’s legal team assists with the immigration side. Request a free assessment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does immigrating to Canada let me practise my profession?

Not automatically. Immigration selection and professional licensing are separate. Many professions — such as medicine, law, engineering, and teaching — are regulated provincially, so you may need credential assessment and licensing steps in addition to your immigration application.

What is the best immigration route for a skilled professional?

It depends on your occupation, experience, and where you want to settle. Express Entry suits many skilled professionals, while Provincial Nominee Programs target specific in-demand professions, and an employer job offer can support either route.

Official resources

External links are provided for general information only and are not legal advice.

Angelina Shuster — Licensed Paralegal, Karb Law
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Angelina Shuster

Licensed Paralegal · Law Society of Ontario

Angelina Shuster is a paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Ontario with 25 years of experience in Canada. Based at Karb Law’s office in Richmond Hill, she represents clients across Ontario and in immigration matters throughout Canada, and has helped thousands of people with immigration and legal matters — refugee claims, appeals, admissibility and detention reviews before the Immigration and Refugee Board, and summary-conviction criminal matters.

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