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NEW RELEASE Skill Trades Workers to get favour under New Immigration Rules:-
Calgary, April 10, 2012 — To fill Canada’s growing labour shortages in construction, natural resources and similar industries, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced plans today to make it easier for skilled tradespersons to immigrate to Canada.
The announcement is the latest in a series Minister Kenney has made about transforming Canada's immigration system into a fast and flexible system focused on jobs, growth and prosperity.
“Our Government recognizes that our country faces a critical shortage in certain skilled trades,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “That’s why we are taking concrete steps to address this problem at a national level.”
Under the modernized Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) to be unveiled later this year, CIC intends to create a separate and streamlined program for skilled tradespersons. Skilled trades include occupations in construction, transportation, manufacturing and service industries. Skilled tradespersons are in high demand in Canada particularly in the natural resources and construction sectors.
Currently, FSW applicants are assessed against a 100-point grid, with a pass mark of 67. The grid takes into account the candidate’s official language ability, education, work experience, age, whether they have a job offer in Canada (arranged employment), and their overall adaptability (which awards points for things like previous work or study in Canada, spouse’s education and relatives in Canada).
Some criteria in the FSW grid, such as years of education, have traditionally favoured professionals and managers more than skilled trades, and thus skilled tradespersons only make up 3 percent of all FSWs entering Canada. During CIC’s consultations on FSWPmodernization over the past year, stakeholders also agreed that changes were necessary to make the program more accessible to tradespersons.
The proposed FSWP Skilled Trades program would create a means for skilled tradespersons to be assessed based on criteria geared towards their reality, putting more emphasis on practical training and work experience rather than formal education. The new skilled trades stream would avoid some of the complexities of the traditional points grid. Skilled trades applicants will, however, need to meet minimum language requirements, given the importance of language as a determinant of immigrant success.
“Above all, our Government remains focused on promoting economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said Minister Kenney. “Attracting skilled tradespeople is important for maintaining Canada’s momentum in the global economy.”
If approved, further details about the Skilled Trades program and the revised FSWP are expected to be announced later in 2012. The full regulatory changes to the FSWP will also be published in the Canada Gazette in due course.
Calgary, April 10, 2012 — To fill Canada’s growing labour shortages in construction, natural resources and similar industries, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced plans today to make it easier for skilled tradespersons to immigrate to Canada.
The announcement is the latest in a series Minister Kenney has made about transforming Canada's immigration system into a fast and flexible system focused on jobs, growth and prosperity.
“Our Government recognizes that our country faces a critical shortage in certain skilled trades,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “That’s why we are taking concrete steps to address this problem at a national level.”
Under the modernized Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) to be unveiled later this year, CIC intends to create a separate and streamlined program for skilled tradespersons. Skilled trades include occupations in construction, transportation, manufacturing and service industries. Skilled tradespersons are in high demand in Canada particularly in the natural resources and construction sectors.
Currently, FSW applicants are assessed against a 100-point grid, with a pass mark of 67. The grid takes into account the candidate’s official language ability, education, work experience, age, whether they have a job offer in Canada (arranged employment), and their overall adaptability (which awards points for things like previous work or study in Canada, spouse’s education and relatives in Canada).
Some criteria in the FSW grid, such as years of education, have traditionally favoured professionals and managers more than skilled trades, and thus skilled tradespersons only make up 3 percent of all FSWs entering Canada. During CIC’s consultations on FSWPmodernization over the past year, stakeholders also agreed that changes were necessary to make the program more accessible to tradespersons.
The proposed FSWP Skilled Trades program would create a means for skilled tradespersons to be assessed based on criteria geared towards their reality, putting more emphasis on practical training and work experience rather than formal education. The new skilled trades stream would avoid some of the complexities of the traditional points grid. Skilled trades applicants will, however, need to meet minimum language requirements, given the importance of language as a determinant of immigrant success.
“Above all, our Government remains focused on promoting economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said Minister Kenney. “Attracting skilled tradespeople is important for maintaining Canada’s momentum in the global economy.”
If approved, further details about the Skilled Trades program and the revised FSWP are expected to be announced later in 2012. The full regulatory changes to the FSWP will also be published in the Canada Gazette in due course.
10 April 2012
Canada Govt. to eradicate the Federal Skilled Worker Backlog ....
Ottawa, March 30, 2012 — To create a fast and flexible immigration system that creates jobs and promotes Canada’s long term prosperity, the Government of Canada will eliminate the backlog in the main federal economic immigration program.
“The Federal Skilled Worker Program backlog is a major roadblock to Canada’s ability to respond to rapidly changing labour market needs,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “Having to process applications that are as many as eight years out of date reduces our ability to focus on new applicants with skills and talents that our economy needs today.”
As announced in Economic Action Plan 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is planning to refund fees and return stale applications from nearly all those applicants who applied under the dated criteria in existence before February 27, 2008.
CIC is transforming its suite of economic immigration programs to create a just-in-time system that recruits people with the right skills to meet Canada’s labour market needs, fast tracks their immigration, and gets them working in a period of months, not years. Eliminating the longstanding backlog of FSW applications will allow the Department to focus resources on facilitating the arrival of skilled immigrants who apply under the current eligibility criteria.
Under proposed legislation, CIC will close the files of FSW applicants who applied before February 27, 2008, and for whom an immigration officer has not made a decision based on selection criteria by March 29, 2012. This is expected to affect around 280,000 applicants, including their dependants. CIC will begin the process of returning the full amount of fees paid to the Department by these affected FSW applicants. For those who have passed the selection criteria stage – approximately 20,000 people – CIC will continue processing their applications until they are approved for entry into Canada or not.
Over the last decade, the number of FSW applications received has greatly exceeded the space available within the Immigration Levels Plan each year, resulting in long processing times and an increasing inventory. Under the 2008 Action Plan for Faster Immigration,CIC began to limit intake to priority occupations. The Department added caps to the number of new applications in 2010. As a result of these efforts, CIC has reduced the pre-2008 backlog by more than 50 percent, and the overall FSW inventory by over 25 percent. However, without further action, some FSW applicants might have to wait until 2017 for a decision.
“It’s unreasonable to keep applicants waiting for another five years,” said Minister Kenney. “It’s also a far cry from the nimble and responsive immigration system Canada needs to remain a destination of choice.”
Canada Govt. to eradicate the Federal Skilled Worker Backlog ....
Ottawa, March 30, 2012 — To create a fast and flexible immigration system that creates jobs and promotes Canada’s long term prosperity, the Government of Canada will eliminate the backlog in the main federal economic immigration program.
“The Federal Skilled Worker Program backlog is a major roadblock to Canada’s ability to respond to rapidly changing labour market needs,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “Having to process applications that are as many as eight years out of date reduces our ability to focus on new applicants with skills and talents that our economy needs today.”
As announced in Economic Action Plan 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is planning to refund fees and return stale applications from nearly all those applicants who applied under the dated criteria in existence before February 27, 2008.
CIC is transforming its suite of economic immigration programs to create a just-in-time system that recruits people with the right skills to meet Canada’s labour market needs, fast tracks their immigration, and gets them working in a period of months, not years. Eliminating the longstanding backlog of FSW applications will allow the Department to focus resources on facilitating the arrival of skilled immigrants who apply under the current eligibility criteria.
Under proposed legislation, CIC will close the files of FSW applicants who applied before February 27, 2008, and for whom an immigration officer has not made a decision based on selection criteria by March 29, 2012. This is expected to affect around 280,000 applicants, including their dependants. CIC will begin the process of returning the full amount of fees paid to the Department by these affected FSW applicants. For those who have passed the selection criteria stage – approximately 20,000 people – CIC will continue processing their applications until they are approved for entry into Canada or not.
Over the last decade, the number of FSW applications received has greatly exceeded the space available within the Immigration Levels Plan each year, resulting in long processing times and an increasing inventory. Under the 2008 Action Plan for Faster Immigration,CIC began to limit intake to priority occupations. The Department added caps to the number of new applications in 2010. As a result of these efforts, CIC has reduced the pre-2008 backlog by more than 50 percent, and the overall FSW inventory by over 25 percent. However, without further action, some FSW applicants might have to wait until 2017 for a decision.
“It’s unreasonable to keep applicants waiting for another five years,” said Minister Kenney. “It’s also a far cry from the nimble and responsive immigration system Canada needs to remain a destination of choice.”
Ottawa, March 30, 2012 — To create a fast and flexible immigration system that creates jobs and promotes Canada’s long term prosperity, the Government of Canada will eliminate the backlog in the main federal economic immigration program.
“The Federal Skilled Worker Program backlog is a major roadblock to Canada’s ability to respond to rapidly changing labour market needs,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “Having to process applications that are as many as eight years out of date reduces our ability to focus on new applicants with skills and talents that our economy needs today.”
As announced in Economic Action Plan 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is planning to refund fees and return stale applications from nearly all those applicants who applied under the dated criteria in existence before February 27, 2008.
CIC is transforming its suite of economic immigration programs to create a just-in-time system that recruits people with the right skills to meet Canada’s labour market needs, fast tracks their immigration, and gets them working in a period of months, not years. Eliminating the longstanding backlog of FSW applications will allow the Department to focus resources on facilitating the arrival of skilled immigrants who apply under the current eligibility criteria.
Under proposed legislation, CIC will close the files of FSW applicants who applied before February 27, 2008, and for whom an immigration officer has not made a decision based on selection criteria by March 29, 2012. This is expected to affect around 280,000 applicants, including their dependants. CIC will begin the process of returning the full amount of fees paid to the Department by these affected FSW applicants. For those who have passed the selection criteria stage – approximately 20,000 people – CIC will continue processing their applications until they are approved for entry into Canada or not.
Over the last decade, the number of FSW applications received has greatly exceeded the space available within the Immigration Levels Plan each year, resulting in long processing times and an increasing inventory. Under the 2008 Action Plan for Faster Immigration,CIC began to limit intake to priority occupations. The Department added caps to the number of new applications in 2010. As a result of these efforts, CIC has reduced the pre-2008 backlog by more than 50 percent, and the overall FSW inventory by over 25 percent. However, without further action, some FSW applicants might have to wait until 2017 for a decision.
“It’s unreasonable to keep applicants waiting for another five years,” said Minister Kenney. “It’s also a far cry from the nimble and responsive immigration system Canada needs to remain a destination of choice.”
Canada Govt. to eradicate the Federal Skilled Worker Backlog ....
Ottawa, March 30, 2012 — To create a fast and flexible immigration system that creates jobs and promotes Canada’s long term prosperity, the Government of Canada will eliminate the backlog in the main federal economic immigration program.
“The Federal Skilled Worker Program backlog is a major roadblock to Canada’s ability to respond to rapidly changing labour market needs,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “Having to process applications that are as many as eight years out of date reduces our ability to focus on new applicants with skills and talents that our economy needs today.”
As announced in Economic Action Plan 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is planning to refund fees and return stale applications from nearly all those applicants who applied under the dated criteria in existence before February 27, 2008.
CIC is transforming its suite of economic immigration programs to create a just-in-time system that recruits people with the right skills to meet Canada’s labour market needs, fast tracks their immigration, and gets them working in a period of months, not years. Eliminating the longstanding backlog of FSW applications will allow the Department to focus resources on facilitating the arrival of skilled immigrants who apply under the current eligibility criteria.
Under proposed legislation, CIC will close the files of FSW applicants who applied before February 27, 2008, and for whom an immigration officer has not made a decision based on selection criteria by March 29, 2012. This is expected to affect around 280,000 applicants, including their dependants. CIC will begin the process of returning the full amount of fees paid to the Department by these affected FSW applicants. For those who have passed the selection criteria stage – approximately 20,000 people – CIC will continue processing their applications until they are approved for entry into Canada or not.
Over the last decade, the number of FSW applications received has greatly exceeded the space available within the Immigration Levels Plan each year, resulting in long processing times and an increasing inventory. Under the 2008 Action Plan for Faster Immigration,CIC began to limit intake to priority occupations. The Department added caps to the number of new applications in 2010. As a result of these efforts, CIC has reduced the pre-2008 backlog by more than 50 percent, and the overall FSW inventory by over 25 percent. However, without further action, some FSW applicants might have to wait until 2017 for a decision.
“It’s unreasonable to keep applicants waiting for another five years,” said Minister Kenney. “It’s also a far cry from the nimble and responsive immigration system Canada needs to remain a destination of choice.”
31 March 2012
Quebec Processing Fees to go up ......
Effective April 1, 2012, fees levied on principal claimants for review of their Application for a Selection Certificate will increase from $406 to $750 in order to cover the costs related to processing an application. This fee increase will come into effect subject to the Québec National Assembly’s adoption of legislation, retroactive to April 1, 2012, that will include a provision authorizing this increase.
Effective April 1, 2012, fees levied on principal claimants for review of their Application for a Selection Certificate will increase from $406 to $750 in order to cover the costs related to processing an application. This fee increase will come into effect subject to the Québec National Assembly’s adoption of legislation, retroactive to April 1, 2012, that will include a provision authorizing this increase.
26 March 2012
QUEBEC Immigration introduces CAPS ! ! ! ! !
On 21 March 2012, the Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities has come to a décision regarding the intake of applications for selection certificates. Pursuant to the decision, the Minister determines the maximum number of applications that some skilled worker candidates will be allowed to submit between March 21, 2012 and March 31, 2013.
This decision is taken pending adoption by the National Assembly of Québec of a bill that would contain a provision, retroactive to 20 March 2012, authorizing the Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities to make such determination.
On 21 March 2012, the Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities has come to a décision regarding the intake of applications for selection certificates. Pursuant to the decision, the Minister determines the maximum number of applications that some skilled worker candidates will be allowed to submit between March 21, 2012 and March 31, 2013.
This decision is taken pending adoption by the National Assembly of Québec of a bill that would contain a provision, retroactive to 20 March 2012, authorizing the Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities to make such determination.
21 March 2012
Immigration Backlog could be Erased !!!!
The government is considering all options for clearing a backlog of hundreds of thousands of applications from people who want to immigrate to Canada, Jason Kenney said Wednesday.
Kenney, the minister of citizenship and immigration, wouldn't rule out an option used in New Zealand, where the government legislated away the backlog — clearing it by eliminating the files.
Canada's backlog is around 300,000 applications and could take until 2017 to clear.
Kenney claims that he will allow the provinces to go through the files to decide whom they want from the backlog that match their needs with what the applicants seek. The provincial nominee program lets the provinces select and recommend immigrants to fill sectors where they're most needed. The federal government then processes the applications.
The government is considering all options for clearing a backlog of hundreds of thousands of applications from people who want to immigrate to Canada, Jason Kenney said Wednesday.
Kenney, the minister of citizenship and immigration, wouldn't rule out an option used in New Zealand, where the government legislated away the backlog — clearing it by eliminating the files.
Canada's backlog is around 300,000 applications and could take until 2017 to clear.
Kenney claims that he will allow the provinces to go through the files to decide whom they want from the backlog that match their needs with what the applicants seek. The provincial nominee program lets the provinces select and recommend immigrants to fill sectors where they're most needed. The federal government then processes the applications.
08 March 2012
GRAND SEMINARS in Cochin, Bangalore, Hyderabad and other places... . . . with special focus on QUEBEC Immigration...... do not MISS !!!!!
Our Chief Consultant Mr. Ravi Iyer will be travelling to India to conduct Seminars with Special Focus on QUEBEC Immigration.
The dates are :
Bangalore : 11th and 12th February, 2012
Mangalore : 13th February, 2012 [Monday]
Cochin : 18th and 19th February, 2012
Hyderabad : 9th February, 2012
Ahmedabad : 29th February, 2012
Ranchi : 1st to 4th March, 2012
The contact details for each place will be shortly announced. Please book your seats to avoid disappointment.
The main feature will be information on Quebec immigration, spot Assessments and spot registration.
Our Chief Consultant Mr. Ravi Iyer will be travelling to India to conduct Seminars with Special Focus on QUEBEC Immigration.
The dates are :
Bangalore : 11th and 12th February, 2012
Mangalore : 13th February, 2012 [Monday]
Cochin : 18th and 19th February, 2012
Hyderabad : 9th February, 2012
Ahmedabad : 29th February, 2012
Ranchi : 1st to 4th March, 2012
The contact details for each place will be shortly announced. Please book your seats to avoid disappointment.
The main feature will be information on Quebec immigration, spot Assessments and spot registration.
27 January 2012
Obstacles encountered by immigrants looking for a job ... QUEBEC
Obstacles encountered by immigrants looking for a job
Lack of knowledge of French or, in some cases, English, is one obstacle candidates looking for a job may face. French is the language of work and is the most widely spoken language in Québec. Knowledge of French is essential for daily life and finding a job. English is an asset in some fields and is sometimes required by employers.
The difficulty of obtaining recognition of experience and training acquired overseas and the absence of a network of contacts are among the major obstacles to finding a job.
Work-related problems experienced by immigrants can also be caused by other factors. The failure by some employers to recognize the potential and quality of immigrant labour; the difficulty of accessing retraining and the scarcity of jobs in some sectors or regions, are among them.
Many of these obstacles can be overcome by:
acquiring good knowledge of French before arriving in Québec
having knowledge of English, if necessary
finding out early on about the conditions for practicing your profession or trade
contacting the regulatory body for your profession or trade to find out about the conditions that apply to your specific situation and to begin the accreditation process before your arrival, if possible
creating a network of personal and professional contacts as soon as you arrive or even earlier, during exploratory visits to Québec
learning interview and writing techniques that will enable you to compile a curriculum vitae as customary in Québec and highlight your potential, experience and training
acquainting yourself with workplace values in Québec
finding out early on about the job opportunities in your field and in the various regions of Québec
accepting a job other than the one you were seeking or one involving less responsibility, while you acquire Québec experience or obtain training
Finding a job is one of the major factors in a successful immigration plan. Set up winning conditions by being prepared before your departure and by accessing the various assistance and integration services available as soon as you arrive.
Obstacles encountered by immigrants looking for a job
Lack of knowledge of French or, in some cases, English, is one obstacle candidates looking for a job may face. French is the language of work and is the most widely spoken language in Québec. Knowledge of French is essential for daily life and finding a job. English is an asset in some fields and is sometimes required by employers.
The difficulty of obtaining recognition of experience and training acquired overseas and the absence of a network of contacts are among the major obstacles to finding a job.
Work-related problems experienced by immigrants can also be caused by other factors. The failure by some employers to recognize the potential and quality of immigrant labour; the difficulty of accessing retraining and the scarcity of jobs in some sectors or regions, are among them.
Many of these obstacles can be overcome by:
acquiring good knowledge of French before arriving in Québec
having knowledge of English, if necessary
finding out early on about the conditions for practicing your profession or trade
contacting the regulatory body for your profession or trade to find out about the conditions that apply to your specific situation and to begin the accreditation process before your arrival, if possible
creating a network of personal and professional contacts as soon as you arrive or even earlier, during exploratory visits to Québec
learning interview and writing techniques that will enable you to compile a curriculum vitae as customary in Québec and highlight your potential, experience and training
acquainting yourself with workplace values in Québec
finding out early on about the job opportunities in your field and in the various regions of Québec
accepting a job other than the one you were seeking or one involving less responsibility, while you acquire Québec experience or obtain training
Finding a job is one of the major factors in a successful immigration plan. Set up winning conditions by being prepared before your departure and by accessing the various assistance and integration services available as soon as you arrive.
22 January 2012
XIPHIAS new immigration website has been launched. Candidates documents are processed through online and each transaction, processing will be notified by email and SMS.
01 January 2012
"Canadian Citizenship is not for sale" ... says Minister Kenny
Montreal, December 9, 2011 — The Government of Canada is now investigating 6,500 people from more than 100 countries for fraudulently attempting to gain citizenship or maintain permanent resident status, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
"“Canadian citizenship is not for sale,”" said Minister Kenney. "“Canadians are generous people, but have no tolerance or patience for people who don’t play by the rules and who lie or cheat to become a Canadian citizen. The Government will apply the full strength of Canadian law to those who have obtained citizenship fraudulently.”"
In July, Minister Kenney announced that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) was beginning the process to revoke the citizenship of up to 1,800 citizens who obtained it fraudulently; that number has now risen to more than 2,100.
The Department has also been working on cases of those who are not yet citizens. Nearly 4,400 people with permanent resident status who are known to be implicated in residence fraud have been flagged for additional scrutiny should they attempt to enter Canada or obtain citizenship. The majority of these individuals are outside the country.
In typical cases, permanent residents will use the services of an unscrupulous immigration consultant to establish evidence of residence in Canada while living abroad most, if not all, of the time. This fraud is perpetrated so that individuals can maintain their permanent residence status and later apply for citizenship. A family of five may pay upwards of $25,000 over four or more years to create the illusion of residence in Canada.
"“My department is working closely with the Canada Border Services Agency, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Canadian offices abroad to prevent people who are suspected of non-compliance with the permanent residence requirement from being admitted to Canada without proving they meet the requirements and take enforcement action when necessary,”" added Minister Kenney.
To date, of the 4,400 permanent residents who have been flagged, nearly 1,400 people have withdrawn or abandoned their citizenship application because of new scrutiny.
Permanent residents must acquire three years of residence out of four years to apply for Canadian citizenship. To retain their status as permanent residents, they must be physically present in Canada for two years out of five.
"“I encourage anyone who has information regarding citizenship fraud to call our tip line to report it,”" urged Minister Kenney.
Montreal, December 9, 2011 — The Government of Canada is now investigating 6,500 people from more than 100 countries for fraudulently attempting to gain citizenship or maintain permanent resident status, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
"“Canadian citizenship is not for sale,”" said Minister Kenney. "“Canadians are generous people, but have no tolerance or patience for people who don’t play by the rules and who lie or cheat to become a Canadian citizen. The Government will apply the full strength of Canadian law to those who have obtained citizenship fraudulently.”"
In July, Minister Kenney announced that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) was beginning the process to revoke the citizenship of up to 1,800 citizens who obtained it fraudulently; that number has now risen to more than 2,100.
The Department has also been working on cases of those who are not yet citizens. Nearly 4,400 people with permanent resident status who are known to be implicated in residence fraud have been flagged for additional scrutiny should they attempt to enter Canada or obtain citizenship. The majority of these individuals are outside the country.
In typical cases, permanent residents will use the services of an unscrupulous immigration consultant to establish evidence of residence in Canada while living abroad most, if not all, of the time. This fraud is perpetrated so that individuals can maintain their permanent residence status and later apply for citizenship. A family of five may pay upwards of $25,000 over four or more years to create the illusion of residence in Canada.
"“My department is working closely with the Canada Border Services Agency, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Canadian offices abroad to prevent people who are suspected of non-compliance with the permanent residence requirement from being admitted to Canada without proving they meet the requirements and take enforcement action when necessary,”" added Minister Kenney.
To date, of the 4,400 permanent residents who have been flagged, nearly 1,400 people have withdrawn or abandoned their citizenship application because of new scrutiny.
Permanent residents must acquire three years of residence out of four years to apply for Canadian citizenship. To retain their status as permanent residents, they must be physically present in Canada for two years out of five.
"“I encourage anyone who has information regarding citizenship fraud to call our tip line to report it,”" urged Minister Kenney.
09 December 2011
QUEBEC Immigration Plan 2012 introduced
The Immigration Minister of Quebec has unveiled the new Immigration Plan 2012 this week. Following the recommendations from the Consultations held in the preceding months, a maximum of 55800 immigrants will be absorbed by Quebec in 2012.
Following is the summary plan for the period 2012-2015 :
1. Gradually raise to 50% the proportion of principal applicants in the skilled worker category with training in areas that correspond to labour market needs;
2. maintain a majority of individuals who know French in overall admissions;
3. Raise the level of knowledge of French among applicants in the skilled worker category;
4. Maintain annually between 65% and 75% the proportion of individuals under 35 years of age among overall admissions;
5. gradually re-balance the proportion of immigrants from each of the major geographic areas such that by 2015 the proportion for each area is limited to a maximum of 30%;
6. Maintain annually at a minimum of 65% the proportion of economic immigrants in overall admissions;
7. Seek relative stabilization in the number of admissions during the period 2012-2015 such that, at the end of the period in 2015, the average annual number of admissions stands at 50 000.
The Immigration Minister of Quebec has unveiled the new Immigration Plan 2012 this week. Following the recommendations from the Consultations held in the preceding months, a maximum of 55800 immigrants will be absorbed by Quebec in 2012.
Following is the summary plan for the period 2012-2015 :
1. Gradually raise to 50% the proportion of principal applicants in the skilled worker category with training in areas that correspond to labour market needs;
2. maintain a majority of individuals who know French in overall admissions;
3. Raise the level of knowledge of French among applicants in the skilled worker category;
4. Maintain annually between 65% and 75% the proportion of individuals under 35 years of age among overall admissions;
5. gradually re-balance the proportion of immigrants from each of the major geographic areas such that by 2015 the proportion for each area is limited to a maximum of 30%;
6. Maintain annually at a minimum of 65% the proportion of economic immigrants in overall admissions;
7. Seek relative stabilization in the number of admissions during the period 2012-2015 such that, at the end of the period in 2015, the average annual number of admissions stands at 50 000.
05 December 2011
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