Occupational Demand 10 5. Arranged Employment or Designated Occupation 10 6. Demographic Factor 8 7. Age 10 8. Since the point rating system is only applied to members of the Independent and Business Classes of immigrants, neither the Personal Suitability criterion nor any of the other criteria in the point rating system are applied to sponsored family members.
Figures cover only applicants processed for permanent residence at overseas missions.
The figures are for the total number of persons, including spouses and dependent children. Table 2 gives the number of persons for whom the interview was waived as a percentage of total persons issued immigrant visas or Minister's Permits. Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. It has been on the paper since February. That question has been on the paper for a long time.