Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
Federal Skilled Worker Program is one of the best pathways to obtain Canada Permanent Residence as a foreign Worker. You can apply for this program from any part of the world through Express Entry System, all you need is to fulfill the eligibility criteria to be able to apply for FSWP.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
Eligibility Requirements For Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Work Experience
You must have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in a skilled occupation within the last 10 years. The work experience must be classified under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system as Skill Type (TEER) 0 (Managerial occupations) or TEER 1 (Professional occupations) or TEER 2 (Technical occupations and skilled trades).
- Language Proficiency
You must prove your proficiency in English or French by taking a designated language test (such as IELTS GT or CELPIP for English) and obtaining the required minimum scores.
- Education
You must have completed a foreign educational credential equivalent to a Canadian diploma, degree, or certificate. You will need to provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an approved organization to verify the equivalency.
- Proof of Funds
You must demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself and your family members (if applicable) upon arrival in Canada. The exact amount depends on the size of your family.
- Admissibility
Express Entry Process
The Federal Skilled Worker Program operates within the Express Entry system, which is an online application management system. Here’s an overview of the process
- Create an Express Entry Profile: Create an online profile on the official Canadian government website and provide information about your skills, work experience, education, language proficiency, and other relevant details.
- Obtain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score: Your profile will be assigned a CRS score based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and additional points for factors like Canadian education or work experience, spouse/common-law partner’s credentials, etc
- Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA): The Canadian government regularly conducts draws from the Express Entry pool, inviting candidates with the highest CRS scores to apply for permanent residency. If you receive an ITA, you will have a limited time to submit a complete application.
- Submit Permanent Residency Application: Prepare and submit your complete application for permanent residency, including all the required supporting documents. This includes police certificates, medical examination results, educational credentials, language test results, and proof of funds.
- Wait for Application Processing: After submitting your application, it will be reviewed by the Canadian immigration authorities. The processing time can vary, but generally, the government aims to process applications within six months.
- Receive Confirmation of Permanent Residency (COPR)
Application Process Time
Visa Fees
| APPLICANTS | FEE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS |
|---|---|
| Principal Applicant – $850 application processing fee + $515 Right of Permanent Residence fee | $1365 |
| Accompanying Spouse or Common-law Partner – $850 application processing fee + $515 Right of Permanent Residence fee | $1365 |
| A dependent 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 | $230 Per Kid |
| Biometric Fee for Individual | $170 |
| Biometric Fee for Family or 2 or More | $85 |