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FEDERAL SKILLED WORKERS PROGRAM(FSWP)

The Federal Skilled Worker Program is a pathway for skilled workers to get a permanent Canadian residence. FSWP happens to be the main economic immigration program for the Canada PR.

The first step to acquire a permanent residence in Canada is making an expression of interest by creating an Express Entry Profile. Based on their skills mentioned in the profile, a candidate secures ranking in Express Entry Pool. ITA is issued to the highest rankers in the pool.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

1
Continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience of atleast one year in the last 10 years in a skilled occupation classified under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A or B
2
Certified language ability (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in English or French across all abilities
3
Canadian educational credential (certificate, diploma, or degree) or foreign credential and Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report

Candidates with Federal skilled trades and Canadian experience are also ranked on the basis of CRS.
The candidates must meet the minimum required work, language, and educational qualifications and obtain 67 points put of 100 under the federal skilled worker problem in order to apply for it.

Selection Factors

The Federal Skilled Worker selection factors are listed below. Hover on each factor to learn more:

Education

Up to 25 Points

Language Skills

Up to 28 Points

Work Experience

Up to 15 Points

Age

Up to 12 Points

Arranged Employment

Up to 10 Points

Adaptability

Up to 10 Points

Settlement Funds

The settlement funds are not required for foreign workers who have arranged employment in Canada. Though, if invited to apply, the candidate must prove that he/she can establish him/her well in Canada economically.
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Medical Examinations and Admissibility

Medical examination reports are required by IRCC as soon as an ITA is issued to the candidate. The medical result must be valid at the time of their arrival in Canada. Security clearances of the candidate are also required for their admissibility.

Processing Times

IRCC takes six months to review an application. It aims to process the application in six months or less.

Processing Fees

The table below outlines the processing fees for the Federal Skilled Worker program:

Application

CAD*

  • Principal applicant ($550 processing fee + $490 right of permanent residence fee)
  • $1,040
  • Spouse or common-law partner ($550 processing fee + $490 right of permanent residence fee)
  • $1,040
  • A dependant child of the principal applicant who is under 22 and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or is 22 or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 22, due to a physical or mental condition
  • $150 per child

* Fees listed in Canadian dollars.

Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration

Federal skilled worker program does not include immigration to Quebec. The government of Quebec runs its own immigration system and has separate eligibility criteria. The foreign workers who want to immigrate and work in this province have to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate, Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
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