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Originally posted by jalpatil

Hello,

I had applied for my PR in May 2008 and received my AOR in Sep 2008 and status is "In process". I had applied for NOC (2174) which is not on the 38 occupation list as published recently. Currently, I am working in US and have US mba degree. I would like to know whether my application would be considered as per new rules.

Thanks
Jay..

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The preference given is to those who fall or qualify under the 38 NOC Categories and they are specific as provided in the NOC numbers and they are free to get in, if you are in those categories and if you qualify or if you applied under those specific numbers. Otherwise you take a chance and depend upon the Officer in whose lap the file ends in, to decide.

I will provide hereunder a few : They are not in any order.

0213 Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Applicants with experience in the following occupations may also be considered under this NOC depending on the specifics of the main duties performed:
Computer and information systems supervisors (in 0217 Computer and Information Systems Professionals)

Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) (2147)

Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)

Computer services company presidents (in 0013 Senior Managers - Financial, Communications and Other Business Services)

Database Analysts and Data Administrators (2172)

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171)

LAN managers (in 2281 Computer Network Technicians)

Software Engineers and Designers (2173)
Since I pasted one item at a time we could have errors. SO: e & o.e, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2008/2008-11-28a.asp
Please click on the number for their expansion and job description : http://www.canadavisa.com/new-instructions-federal-skilled-worker-applications.html#qualifying

You still have a chance. But it still takes some time. Could you not have done a little better job in your due diligence prior to applying? That way you know for sure you do qualify under that specific number. Also they do not know your job or what all you do there.

Good Luck.

Freddie.