Applicants must have at least one year experience in one of the following occupations in the last 10 years and meet the pass mark of at least 67 points.   Points are awarded for education, ability in English and/or French, experience, age, adaptability and arranged employment in Canada.

Under the new regulations, the number of applications processed under the skilled worker category is limited to 20,000 per year and 1,000 per occupation per year.  Applications received after the limit is reached will be returned.  Applicants will also be required to submit the English language test result (IELTS) at the time of application.

New Occupation List
Restaurant and Food Service Managers
Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
Biologists and Related Scientists
Architects
Specialist Physicians
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Dentists
Pharmacists
Physiotherapists
Registered Nurses
Medical Radiation Technologists
Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
Licensed Practical Nurses
Psychologists
Social Workers
Chefs
Cooks
Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
Industrial Electricians
Plumbers
Welders & Related Machine Operators
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
Crane Operators
Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service