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Federal Skilled Worker Program – Your pathway to Canada

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is one of the three programs managed by the Canadian Express Entry system, aimed at handling immigration applications. Foreign workers who do not have ties to Canada can apply for permanent residency (PR) through the FSWP program.

Express Entry is the system used to rank applicants for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Unlike candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Workers do not require a Canadian work history to enter the Express Entry pool. Instead, factors such as work experience, language ability, and educational qualifications are assessed to determine if a candidate meets the minimum points requirement. Candidates with competitive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are then invited to apply for permanent residency.

Eligibility of FSWP

To be eligible to apply for the FSWP, a candidate must satisfy a number of basic requirements, including years of experience of work, language competence, level of education, and age, in either French or English. The following criteria apply:

Work Experience

You must have worked at least 12 months straight at a skilled job within the last ten years.
Skill Level 0, A, or B experience is regarded as skilled job experience.

Language Proficiency

On an approved French or English language test, achieve a minimum level 7 CLB.

Education

An equivalent foreign diploma or Canadian high school diploma is required.

Financial Support

Assuring that they have enough funds to support themselves, their spouse, and any children they may have upon arrival in Canada.

Residence in Canada

Residents of Quebec must prepare to relocate outside the region.

To qualify, a candidate must also score 67 points on the FSW eligibility points chart out of a possible 100.

Candidates who meet these requirements can use Express Entry to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker program. It’s crucial to keep in mind that applicants must meet Canada’s basic entrance standards. If a person has certain criminal convictions or health issues, they may not be allowed to enter Canada.