Federal Skilled Worker
The federal skilled workers program (FSWP) is one the best immigration programs to get permanent residence in Canada. For this program the following three minimum requirements must to be met.
- skilled work experience
- language ability
- education
If you meet all the above minimum requirements, then your application will be assessed on the following factors:
- age
- education
- work experience
- whether you have a valid job offer
- English and/or French language skills
- adaptability (how well you’re likely to settle here)
These factors are part of a 100-point grid used to assess eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. You earn points for how well you do in each of the 6 factors.
You will be required to core minimum 67 points to qualify based on the above parameters:
We use the selection factor points to assess your eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Skilled work experience
Skilled work experience means you’ve worked in 1 of these National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups:
- Managerial jobs (skill type 0)
- Professional jobs (skill level A)
- Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill level B)
To get points for your work experience you must have performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC.
Your skilled work experience must be:
- in the same type of job (have the same NOC) as the job you want to use for your immigration application (called your primary occupation)
- within the last 10 years
- paid work (This means you must have been paid wages or earned commission. Volunteer work or unpaid internships don’t count.)
- at least 1 year of continuous work or 1,560 hours total (30 hours per week). You can meet this in a few different ways:
- full-time at 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
- equal amount in part-time: 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
- full-time at more than 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
For part-time work, you can work more or less than 15 hours/week as long as it adds up to 1,560 hours. Any hours don’t count any hours you work above 30 hours/week.
To get selection factor points, your work experience will count if it was:
in Canada or abroad
while you were studying
while being self-employed
| Experience | Maximum 15 points |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
Language ability (Maximum 28 Points):
It’s required that you must be be able to communicate in one or both of Canada’s official languages. Knowing English, French or both helps you to get a job in Canada.To be eligible for Express Entry, you must prove your English or French language ability by :
- Taking the required language ability test
- Scoring the minimum scores/bands required by your program
The language test evaluates the capabilities in the following categories
- writing
- reading
- listening
- speaking
To rate your English or French language knowledge levels, the following Testing methods are used :
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) for English skills
- (NCLC) for French skills.
| First official language levels | |
| Language | Minimum level for all four abilities |
| English | CLB 7 |
| French | NCLC7 |
Second official language: Minimum level of CLB or NCLC 5.
The test results must be less than two years old when you submit your application for permanent residence.
First official language (maximum 24 points)
The table below describes how many points you get for your score levels. You can add the points that match your skill level:
First Language Speaking Listening Reading Writing
CLB Level 9 or more 6 6 6 6
CLB Level 8 5 5 5 5
CLB Level 7 4 4 4 4
CLB Level below 7 N.E N.E N.E N.E
( N.E : Not Eligible )
Second official language (Maximum 4 points)
You can get 4 points only if you have a score of at least CLB 5 in each of the 4 language abilities.
Second Language Points
Minimum CLB 5 in all of the 4 abilities 4
CLB 4 or less in any of the 4 abilities 0
EDUCATION (maximum 25 points) :-
If you have been to school in Canada, you must have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution.
If you have foreign education, you must have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report for immigration purposes from a designated organization showing that your education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution
You must include your Canadian credential or your foreign credential and Educational Credential Assessment report when you apply.
Education
If you went to school in Canada, you must have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution
If you have foreign education, you must have an an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration purposes from a designated organization showing that your education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
-
- secondary institution (high school) or
- post-secondary institution
The designated organizations are:
- World Education Services (WES),
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS),
- Comparative Education Service (CES), University of Toronto,
- International Qualifications Assessment Service, and
- International Credential Evaluation Service.
points for education are awarded as follows:
1. University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal- 25 points
2. University degree at the Master’s level or equal –23 points
3. University level entry-to-practice professional degree . Occupation related to the degree must be:- NOC 2011 Skill
Level A, an licensed by a provincial regulatory body (Degree must be secured in Veterinary Medicine,
Dentistry, Podiatry, Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy) – 23
points
4. Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at
least three years)-22 points
5. Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal- 21 points
6. Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal-19 points
Proof of funds
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada, unless you:
- are currently able to legally work in Canada
- have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada
The table below details the minimum amount you need to settle in Canada. I
| Number of family members |
Funds required (in Canadian dollars) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,669 |
| 2 | $15,772 |
| 3 | $19,390 |
| 4 | $23,542 |
| 5 | $26,701 |
| 6 | $30,114 |
| 7 | $33,528 |
| For each additional family member | $3,414 |
Arranged Employment: 10 points
You can be awarded 10 points if you have qualifying offer of full time arranged employment in Canada. You must fall under one of the following scenarios:
- You are currently working in Canada on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based work permit in a skilled occupation.
- The work permit must be valid when the application is made.
- The employer has made a full-time job offer in a skilled occupation to you.
OR
You are currently working in Canada on a LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement.
- The work permit must be valid when the application is made.
- The employer has made a full-time job offer in a skilled occupation to you.
OR
You hold a valid Canadian work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall into either of the above scenarios.
- The work permit authorization is valid when the application is made.
- A prospective employer has offered a permanent, full-time job to the candidate.
- This job offer is supported by a positive LMIA.
OR
You do not not hold a valid Canadian work permit.
- A prospective employer has offered a permanent, full-time job to you.
- This job offer is supported by a positive LMIA.
In any of the above scenarios, 10 points may be awarded under the arranged employment factor. Additional five points may also be awarded for arranged employment under the adaptability factor .
Adaptability: 10 points
Applicants may obtain up to 10 points under the adaptability factor, which assesses individuals’ and families’ ability to become established in Canada from an economic and social point of view. The maximum points one can receive for adaptability are 10
*The relative must be at least 18 years of age and may be the relative of the candidate or his or her spouse/common-law partner. The relative may be a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew, and the relative must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.