This program is under Express Entry and for skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently. It uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates who wish to settle permanently in Canada. Candidates must meet a minimum points requirement based on factors such as work experience, language ability, and education. Once in the pool, applicants with the most competitive CRS scores will receive invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence Periodically, a certain number of the highest ranked applicants will be invited to apply for Permanent Residence. Once a candidate receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA), they have 60 calender days to submit an application for permanent residence with ALL necessary accompanying documents. All required documents must be submitted within this timeline, otherwise they will be refused. After completing the process, successful candidates and their dependants (spouse and children) can land in Canada as Permanent Residents and be on their way to becoming Canadian Citizens.

Who Is Eligible To Apply Under The FSW Program?

To qualify for the FSWP, a candidate must meet certain minimum requirements regarding years of experience, level of education, age, and English or French language proficiency:

Work Experience

• At least 12-months of continuous, full-time, skilled work experience completed within the previous 10 years (or an equal amount in part-time experience).
• Skilled work experience refers to experience classified under NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B.

Language Proficiency

• Reach a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 on an approved English or French language test.

Education

• A minimum of a Canadian high school diploma or the equivalent in foreign education.

Financial Support

• Enough funds to support themselves and any spouse and/or children in their settlement in Canada.

Residence in Canada

• Must intend to live outside of the province of Quebec.

If a candidate meets the requirements listed above, they must also demonstrate that they score a minimum of 67 out of 100 points on the FSW eligibility points grid.

Provided a candidate meets these requirements, they will be eligible to submit an Express Entry profile for the Federal Skilled Worker program. However, candidates should note that they must meet Canada’s basic admissibility requirements. Certain criminal offenses and medical conditions may make a person inadmissible to Canada.

To find out if you are eligible to apply for Express Entry, to know how to improve your CRS and chances of getting ITA, Contact us today to get Assessed by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.