CANADIAN CONSULATE GENERAL Detroit, Michigan Canada CANADIAN CONSULATE GENERAL Detroit, Michigan Employment in Canada University of Windsor March 16, 2007

Student Employment Canada On campus employment Co-op Work Permit (integral part of study) Spousal employment – open work permit Off campus employment

Spousal Employment Canada Spouses/partners of foreign students allowed to accept employment in the general labour market as long as: the foreign student is the holder of a study permit and is attending a full-time post-secondary degree granting or diploma granting institution; or the foreign student has a valid work permit at a job related to course of study after graduation

Off Campus Employment Canada Valid study permit Full time enrollment/course load (6mths out of 12mths preceeding application -co-op term can now be counted) Satisfactory academic standing Eligible and participating institution

Off Campus Employment Canada 20 hrs/wk – full time during breaks Open/unrestricted if medicals completed otherwise open/restricted Issued for duration of study permit No geographic limitations 6 months to re-apply if found ineligible

Post- Study Work Permits Canada Post- Study Work Permits Education related employment for a period of one year* provided applicant: Graduated from a program at a post-secondary institution Program of study was of a duration of at least eight months Application & valid job offer submitted within 90 days 2 years outside Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver (MTV)

Temporary Workers Canada Applicant secures job offer Employer may be required to obtain approval from Service Canada office (www.hrsdc.gc.ca) - or – Employment may fall under exemption category (e.g. NAFTA, postdoctoral fellow, post-graduate employment, intracompany transfer, etc.) Work permit is employer specific

Service Canada Canada Labour market opinion process - is job offer genuine? - neutral or positive economic effect - must meet job requirements - www.hrsdc.gc.ca National Confirmation letters Labour market opinions for foreign workers that apply to all foreign workers who have job offers in the described fields e.g. Canada Research Chair Positions IT workers

Spousal Employment Canada Spouses/partners may obtain OPEN (i.e. not job specific) work permits IF Principal applicant’s occupation falls within NOC skill levels: “O” – MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS “A” - PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS “B” - TECHNICAL OR SKILLED TRADESPERSON And - Principal applicant’s work permit is valid for at least six months

Case Processing Centre Vegreville, Alberta EXTENSIONS OF WORK AND STUDY PERMITS MAIN RECEPTION: PHONE (780) 632-8000 CLIENT SERVICES UNIT: FAX (780)632-8101 CALL CENTRE: PHONE 1-888-242-2100 INFORMATION & APPLICATION KITS Case Processing Centre Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1W1 www.cic.gc.ca

Case Processing Centre Vegreville, Alberta Priority processing for off campus and post graduate work permit applications as of March 1, 2007 Citizenship and Immigration Work Permit Case Processing Centre Unit 777 Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1X6

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How Applications are Assessed Canada How Applications are Assessed Federal Skilled Workers must meet the following basic requirements: At least one year of work experience in NOC O, A or B Minimum of 67 units at selection Available, transferable funds for settlement Admissibility requirements

Minimum Requirements: Work Experience Canada Must have been: Within 10 years before application Continuous full-time or equivalent Paid The NOC is a classification system for jobs in the Canadian economy. It describes duties, skills, talents and work settings for occupations At NOC skill level: O Management A Professional B Technical/Skilled Trades

National Occupational Classification (NOC) Canada A classification system for jobs in the Canadian economy. It describes duties, skills, talents and work settings for occupations.

Skilled Worker Selection Grid   Skilled Worker Selection Grid Canada Factor Points 1 Age 10 2 Education 25 3 Language proficiency 24 4 Work experience 21 5 Arranged employment 6 Adaptability Potential maximum: 100 Minimum pass mark: 67  

Arranged employment Canada Arranged employment (max. 10) Full time, indeterminate JOB OFFER confirmed by Service Canada (HRSDC) OR Applicant presently working in Canada on work permit which is valid at the time of application and when the visa is issued, and the employer has offered indeterminate employment OR Presently working in Canada in a confirmation-exempt category including post-graduate work and the employer has offered indeterminate employment Arranged employment for NOC O, A or B only

Adaptability Canada Adaptability (max. 10) Education of accompanying spouse/partner (maximum 5) Previous study or work in Canada (5 points) Relative in Canada (5 points) Arranged employment (5 points)

Where else can I Get Immigration Information? Canada Where else can I Get Immigration Information? www.cic.gc.ca General information Application Kits Fee Schedules CIC Publications Links to Related Sites Updates on new Immigration Act www.canadainternational.gc.ca Links to other resources www.ontarioimmigration.ca

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