Federal Skilled Workers selection criteria - Arranged employment: Licensing and certification

The majority of licensing and certification requirements for certain occupations in Canada cannot be satisfied from outside of Canada. As such, visa officers should not penalize applicants for not meeting Canadian licensing or certification requirements.

However, officers must be satisfied that the applicant is likely to accept and capable of performing the employment being offered to them, and can with reasonable probability be expected to qualify for licensing/certification once in Canada. In making this determination, visa officers may take into account the applicant’s education and training, background, and prior work experience.

If officers should have any concerns with respect to the applicant’s ability to perform or likelihood to accept and carry out the employment being offered to them, the officer should communicate these concerns to the applicant and provide them with an opportunity to respond.