Digests

Edoshina v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)

IMM-4218-01

2003 FCT 693, Hansen J.

2/6/03

8 pp.

Judicial review of visa officer's decision refusing applicant's application for permanent residence under independent skilled worker category as translator or interpreter--Applicant, citizen of Russia with one year of experience as interpreter, translator for large multinational corporation, diploma in teaching English, German languages from Pomorsky International Teachers Training University, Master's degree from Moscow International School of Business--Issue whether visa officer erred in consideration of applicant's educational qualifications in related discipline-- Applicant arguing undergraduate degree qualifying her to teach languages; ability and skills associated therewith related to ability and skills associated with interpreting, translating, meeting requisite nexus between NOC requirement and applicant's degree--Application dismissed--Question not whether degree providing applicable or useful training, but whether knowledge, skills acquired during course of study sufficiently equip individual to perform duties of intended occupation--While qualification to teach foreign language reflects knowledge of foreign language, does not necessarily reflect level of linguistic proficiency required of translator or interpreter--Nor does acquisition of pedagogical skills equate to acquisition of those specialized skills of translator or interpreter--Here, visa officer considered courses taken by applicant--Having regard to courses taken by applicant, Court unable to conclude visa officer erred in reaching her decision.