Canada and Federal Skilled Worker

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

[h=2]New Federal Skilled Worker Program to accept applications beginning May 4, 2013[/h] Ottawa, December 19, 2012-The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013 at which time the program will re-open for applications, Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

"The government's number one priority remains jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity," said Minister Kenney. "The new Federal Skilled Worker Program criteria will ensure Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants our economy needs, who are the most likely to succeed and fully realize their potential in Canada."

The improvements to the FSWP points grid are based on a large body of research which has consistently shown that language proficiency and youth are two of the most important factors in the economic success of immigrants.

The final changes to the FSWP selection criteria include:

• Minimum official language thresholds and increased points for official language proficiency, making language the most important factor in the selection process;
  
  
• Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada's economy;
  
• Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential's true value in Canada;
  
• Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and
  
• Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.
  

You can read the rest here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-19.asp

it states processing should take months instead of years however there will be a cap on how many applicants will be allowed annually

[Gerly061007]

GT ielts is needed for fswp?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Yes general IELTS is required for immigration however you need to check with the provincial college of RN's to see if they accept general or whether academic is required

[Gerly061007]

Yes general IELTS is required for immigration however you need to check with the provincial college of RN's to see if they accept general or whether academic is required

Thanks! :)