Canada Immigration Information

Canada Immigration Information

by Shan
(Malaysia)

I am a Malaysian who has a pending permanent resident immigration application as a skilled worker to Canada since late 2007, and would like to expedite the process through obtaining a labor market opinion.

How do I proceed?

Do I need to obtain an assessment on academic qualification? If so, which organization must I obtain it at?

Please recommend a step by step approach.

Thanks
Shan

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by: Sharon - Expats Guide

Hi Shan

Thanks for your inquiry.

Please note that I am not an immigration officer.

You can find great information in My Immigration to Canada software (E-book Style) which is A Step-By-Step guide that help you from establishing the Immigration Class you best fit in, what is required, how to PROPERLY evaluate yourself, where and how to apply and finally your preparation for a successful interview at the Canadian Embassy.

In reply to your specific question - You have mentioned that you have a pending permanent resident immigration application as a skilled worker to Canada since late 2007. However the rules for applying as a federal skilled worker has changed after February 27, 2008 and skilled worker applications are now assessed for eligibility according to the following:

you have an offer of arranged employment, OR

you are a foreign national who has been living legally in Canada for one year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student, OR

you are a skilled worker who has at least one year of experience in one or more of the occupations listed here.

A labor market opinion can be issued only if you applied under the first condition and you have an offer of permanent employment from a Canadian employer.

You can not arrange for a labor market opinion yourself. Only your future employer can apply to Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) and request a positive labour market opinion.

Moreover - If your application is eligible for processing, you must also meet the following minimum requirements to qualify as a skilled worker:

you have at least one year of continuous full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment, AND your work experience must be Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations) or Skill Level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification list, AND you must have had this experience within the last 10 years.

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Sharon

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