(1) 在2002年1月1日前申请的申请人，在2003年3月31日至2003年6月20日被拒的申请人，和
(2) 在2002年1月1日至2003年6月20日撤消申请的申请人可以重新申请。申请人必需在2005年1月1日前通知移民部。
这一项新的规则，将对留学生移民产生重大影响：留学生移民的条件大大降低，基本上凡是满足以下条件的学生都可以移民：
1． 在省级政府认可的公立或私立大专学院完成教育部认可的2年课程，取得毕业证；
2． 毕业后取得工作签证，在加拿大工作一年；
3． 参加英语考试，获得平均6分的成绩。
以上条件对于留学生来讲并不难达到，因此移民的前景从此变得一片灿烂。
为深入了解此次移民规则的变化，枫叶学院学生签证中心将于9月28日周六下午2：00举办新移民规则说明会，专题讲解留学生移民的方案，请感兴趣的同学发email报名定座。
移民部长讲话原文如下
SPEAKING POINTS FOR
THE HONOURABLE DENIS CODERRE
MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP
AND IMMIGRATION
Announcement of
Changes to the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Regulations
Ottawa, Ontario
September 18, 2003
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Good morning.
Let me get right to the point. Today I am proposing several changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
These changes will allow more skilled workers to have their applications assessed under the provisions of Canada's old Immigration Act. They will also lower the pass mark for federal skilled worker applicants.
The proposed changes reflect the principles of fairness, openness and flexibility which form the core of Canada's immigration program.
They respond to the needs of many newcomers who applied to come to Canada under the previous rules, and they will continue to help us attract and retain the skilled workers businesses will need to effectively compete in a global economy.
First, I am proposing that the applications of everyone in the previous economic applicant category who filed for permanent residency status before January 1, 2002 be assessed under the provisions of the former Immigration Act.
This represents another step in our efforts to bring a fair end to the old system, while ensuring that the new system is introduced in the most open and transparent way possible.
Second, I am proposing changes that will lower the pass-mark for federal skilled worker applicants in the system who have not yet received a selection decision from 75 to 67.
Lowering the pass mark will make it even easier for Canada to attract skilled workers businesses need, while continuing to ensure newcomers can thrive quickly in their new environment.
I said when IRPA was initially implemented that we would closely monitor the pass mark and adjust it to better match our needs. This is what we are now doing.
The Government has consulted widely and regularly since 1996 to build an immigration system that meets the needs of all involved -- from the applicants themselves to employers and communities that need skilled workers and the taxpayers who fund the immigration program in Canada.
Today's proposed changes to the regulations reflect our ongoing efforts to listen to the viewpoints of all stakeholders and respond in a way that continues to encourage immigration within the confines of existing resources and a balanced plan.
Thank you.
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