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Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

All Economic Class programs are designed to bring immigrants to Canada who can establish themselves economically in the country.
The Federal Skilled Worker program is part of the Economic Class and this is managed by the Express Entry program. Approximate processing times are currently 6 months once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY UNDER THE FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS 
  1. Have professional work experience of at least one continuous year of full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment listed in the National Occupational Classification (O, A or B) in the last 10 years. OR Qualify for Arranged Employment In Canada with a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer along with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or without an LMIA if you are exempt.
  2. A Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential  AND/OR a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by IRCC to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.
  3. Meet the minimum Language Score of CLB 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark, or equivalent.
  4. ​Have Settlement Funds   to support yourself and your family for six months after arrival in Canada.​ 
You must also score a minimum of 67 points under the following IRCC selection factors in order to be eligible to apply.

SELECTION FACTOR AND CRITERIA

​FACTOR
MAX POINTS
CRITERIA DETERMINATION

Education
25
Years of study & diploma or degree
Language
28
Level of English or French (IELTS or TEF)
Experience
15
Years of professional work experience
Age
12
Age of Principal Applicant
Arranged Employment
10
Having a valid job offer
Adaptability 
10
Additional points that may help the applicant adapt to life in Canada

Final Criteria Before Getting Permanent Residence:

Once selected from the Express entry Pool and awarded with an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and obtain security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.
CONTACT US for help in preparing an application through the Federal Skilled Worker Program. 

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  • IMMIGRATE
    • Family Sponsorship
    • Canadian Citizenship >
      • PR Obligations
    • Express Entry >
      • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
      • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
      • Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC)
      • Settlement Funds - Express Entry
      • Comprehensive Ranking System
      • CRS Calculator
      • PNP Express Entry
    • Provincial Nominee Programs >
      • Ontario (OINP)
      • BC - PNP
      • Saskatchewan (SINP)
      • Nova Scotia (NSNP)
      • Alberta AINP
      • Manitoba (MPNP)
      • New Brunswick (NB PNP)
      • Newfoundland (NL PNP)
      • Northwest Territories (NTNP)
      • Prince Edward Island (PEI PNP)
      • Yukon (YNP)
  • SPONSOR
    • Spouse or Common Law Partner
    • Parent and Grandparent
    • Super Visa
    • Dependent Child or Relative
  • Employment
    • Canadian Employer - LMIA
    • Work Permits
    • LMIA Exempt Work Permits
    • Arranged Employment
    • Open Work Permit
    • Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
    • Work Without A Work Permit
    • Work While You Study
    • Post Graduate Work Permit
  • Visit
    • Super Visa
    • Work / Study Visa - Ages 18 to 35
    • TRV & eTA
    • Business Visitor
  • STUDY
    • Student Visa
    • Work While You Study
    • Post Graduate Work Permit
  • INADMISSIBILITY
    • Inadmissibility & Denied Entry Services
    • Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
    • Authorization To Return (ARC)
    • Removal Order
    • Detention Reviews & Hearings
  • CONSULTATION
  • Blog
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