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The final regulations were announced today. These include major changes tothe skilled worker, business, and refugee class immigrant applications.
You should take it that all applications submitted from now on will beconsidered under the new regulations. This is despite the fact that the newregulations do not come into effect officially until 28 June 2002.
Please see below details of the latest changes by category.
Skilled Worker
- The points requirement is now set at 75 points rather than the 80 points as set out in the proposed regulations of 15 December 2001. This will mean that more people can qualify under the Independent Scheme.
- The new regulations increase the number of points under the education factor for people who have a high level diploma, trade certificate, or apprenticeship.
- You can now gain up to 24 points for language ability rather than the 20 points under the proposed regulations.
- The number of points under the experience factor has been reduced from 25 to 21 points. At the same time more points will be awarded for those with one or two years of experience. This will benefit younger applicants.
- You will now gain the maximum ten points for the age factor if you are between the ages of 21 and 49. This will make it easier for older applicants to qualify under this category.
Business Immigrants
- It has now become easier to qualify under the investor category with management experience. You need to have showed that you have managed at least five people compared to fifty in the old regulations.
- Immigration officers will spend more time verifying that the money accumulated by business immigrants was "legally obtained".
Family Class
- The new "Conjugal Partners" category will make it easier for unmarried partners to gain immigration to Canada.
- The Fiance category has been eliminated as the number of applicants under this category is so small.
You will find the latest requirements forthe skilled worker category on our web-site. You can also completeour form for an assessment.
