Canada has in past witnessed a vacuum in the job market that led to a dearth of talent pool that matches industry expectations and requirements. Under the new arrangement the new occupations need to have a more comprehensive review of the age, qualification, education, language and skills of the immigrants. The objective with this policy amendment is to make sure that the quality and quantity of the influx matches the needs of the economy.

1. New occupation list of Canada immigration list 2013
Immigration to Canada has always been the most ‘preferred’ option on account of it
being a growing economy, infrastructural arrangements on healthcare & education, a
good standard of living and a peaceful countryside. Federal Skilled Worker Visa
program makes it possible for the immigrant in Canada to live and work at any
location in the country and do also avail social benefits on healthcare facilities and
education. Canada offers its immigrants to bring along his or her immediate family
that includes parents and children. Most prominent of the benefits, a Canadian
resident doesn’t need to show a visitor visa to visit US and can also diversify business
to US as per NAFTA agreement.
Such aspects of immigration to Canada keep the Federal Skilled Worker Visa in
demand as most applications come to this account. However the recent ministerial
instructions dated 18th April, 2013 seem to have made some radical changes to the
FWSP visa which are stated to come in effect from 4th May, 2013. The New
occupation list of Canada Immigration list 2003 is part of the same policy
guideline. Canadian Immigration runs a point- based assessment of the immigrant
applications only to make sure that the quality and quantity of the influx matches the
economic needs. The qualifying occupations are made visible on the list by NOC
‘National Occupational Classification’ to place a filter on the existing talent pool.
Under the new arrangement the new occupations need to have a more
comprehensive review of the age, qualification, education, language and skills of the
immigrants. The new criterion mentions:
 An enhancement on the minimum official language threshold to make the
official language a key factor on the selection procedure
 Emphasis on a younger age group of the immigrants to make sure a better
productivity longitudinally
 Introduction of the ECA ‘Educational Credential Assessment’ as part of the
selection procedure to observe the foreign credential’s true value in Canada
 Acceleration of the arranged employment process
 Inclusion of Spousal employability as key factor on selection procedure
The New occupation list of Canada Immigration list 2003 takes into
consideration the demands of both the economy and the industry. Canada has in past
witnessed a vacuum in the job market that led to a dearth of talent pool that matches
industry expectations and requirements. The policy amendments on age,

2. qualification and skills criteria do seem to influence the new occupation list. The
efforts are to selectively choose a ‘younger’ immigrant for the job for a longer
association and a higher adaptability index. Similarly, the new occupations also
demand an Educational Credential Assessment’ to make sure the foreign credential’s
true value in Canada. Under the new policy guideline the immigrants need to also
consider the spousal employability as part of the selection procedure. A dual supply
of skills should bring-in more productivity, sustainability and adaptability to the
entire attempt on immigration.