You may qualify for this new fast immigration program…

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Immigration minister Kenny announced on August 28, 2008 important new rules governing the skilled worker class that are retroactive to February 27, 2008. The Minister said a worker in this class will receive a decision on his/her application within 6 to 12 months (compared with up to six years under the old system).

Applicants must obtain 67 points on the selection grid and

a. qualify for one of 38 high-demand occupations in the list below or

b. have an offer of arranged employment or

c. have been living legally in Canada for 1 year as a temporary foreign worker or international student.

Additional Information

· Targets (quota) for 2009: Total: 240,000-265,000, Economic: 156,600, Family: 71,000, Humanitarian: 37,400

· Other priority classes: Quebec, Provincial Nominees, the Canadian Experience Class, & live-in caregivers

· New rules for the skilled worker class are retroactive to February 27, 2008

· Applications made before Feb 27, 2008, will be processed under the old rules

· Applicants not meeting the test will not be processed, and the application fee will be fully refunded