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Chapter 8 For Engineers, Technicians, Technologists or Pharmacists Only |
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If your intend to work in Canada as an engineer, technician, technologist or pharmacist, it is best that you submit an initial assessment document with your application for permanent residence.
This initial assessment is conducted by regulatory authorities to prove that your occupational qualifications will be valid in Canada. A CCPE's (Canadian Council of Professional Engineers) and CCTT (Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists) assessments will show the Visa Officer that an applicant has a potential to be employed in Canada as a professional engineer, technician or technologist. While applicants are encouraged to obtain the CCPE or CCTT assessment, it should be understood, that the assessment is not a prerequisite to the application process, as there are no such provisions in the Immigration Act or Immigration Regulations to make a third party assessment a requirement for immigration processing. The Visa Officer cannot deny an application simply because of the absence of this assessment. An applicant may submit anything that he feels would improve his chances of getting approved. If the applicant prefers to submit other proofs of occupational readiness and certification, he is allowed to do so.
The other details of the initial assessment is not covered in this ebook.
Please go to the website of the following organizations to get more information about the initial assessment requirements.
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Just remember, a positive assessment from these Canadian
professional organizations is a guarantee that you can automatically get
a license upon arrival in Canada. You may still be required to take
further studies or examinations to be certified in Canada.
