To fill critical shortages in Canada’s software industry, Canada has a simplified entry process for workers whose skills are in high demand in that industry. When you opt to go this route, there is no need for a confirmation letter from HRSDC when employers are hiring you for a specific job. What this means to you is that your work permit may be processed more quickly, putting you on the fast track to coming to Canada!
It is up to your employer to make sure the job you are being offered falls under one of the following jobs. Also, the following are the different job categories for which you do not require a letter from HRSDC
- Senior Animation Effects Editor (NOC 9990.1)
- Embedded Systems Software Designer (NOC 9990.2)
- MIS Software Designer (NOC 9990.3)
- Multimedia Software Developer (NOC 9990.4)
- Software Developer—Services (NOC 9990.5)
- Software Products Developer (NOC 9990.6)
- Telecommunications Software Designer (NOC 9990.7)