The new rule for FSW has been released. The criteria is similar to the June 26, 2011 rule with one big exception, the FSW cap. Whereas before, the limit is 20,000 or 1,000 for each skill, the new rule has been more stringent limiting the cap to 10,000 and 500 for each skill.
Below are the eligible skills for application:
| Eligible Occupation |
| (by National Occupational Classification [NOC] code) |
| 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers |
| 0811 Primary Production Managers (except Agriculture) |
| 1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management |
| 1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners |
| 2121 Biologists and Related Scientists |
| 2151 Architects |
| 3111 Specialist Physicians |
| 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians |
| 3113 Dentists |
| 3131 Pharmacists |
| 3142 Physiotherapists |
| 3152 Registered Nurses |
| 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists |
| 3222 Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists |
| 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses |
| 4151 Psychologists |
| 4152 Social Workers |
| 6241 Chefs |
| 6242 Cooks |
| 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades |
| 7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades |
| 7241 Electricians (except Industrial and Power System) |
| 7242 Industrial Electricians |
| 7251 Plumbers |
| 7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators |
| 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics |
| 7371 Crane Operators |
| 7372 Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction |
| 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service |
If you are planning to apply, consider the cap and pass it immediately once your requirements are complete.