Shortage Occupations The following occupations are listed in Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B of the Canadian National Occupation Classification List (NOC) and are applicable to people applying for immigration to Canada on or after 1 July, 2011. Between 1 July, 2011, and 30 June, 2012, a maximum of 10,000 complete Federal Skilled Worker applications will be considered for processing. Within the 10,000 cap, a maximum of 500 Federal Skilled Worker applications per eligible occupation will be considered for processing within this same time frame. |