This program invites applicants from various streams with their skills to work in Canada. This is a program that offers jobs based on probability.
The program actively recruits applicants as temporary workers during labor shortages in the country. Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) list is published every year which denotes the recruitment of specific skills.
This program is regarded as one of the fastest and cheapest ways of immigrating to Canada.
The individual will have to meet the minimum requirements and after that, they’ll be assessed on the following factors. The candidate will have to score at least 67 points out of 100 points to get selected for the Skilled worker program.
- Age factor
- Education
- work experience
- job offer
- language skills(English or French)
- Adaptability
Selection Factors For federal skilled workers program #
Language skills For FSWP #
According to the Canadian government, the candidate must be able to communicate fluently in any of the official languages i.e., English or French.
To start with, undergo language testing which helps to assess your level of language skills in you. The marks are calculated on the basis of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French.
Initially, the candidate must be able to obtain CLB 7 or NCLC 7 for 1 official language in all 4 language areas and meet the minimum level of CLB 5 or NCLC 5 in all 4 language areas for the second official language.
Check out the points to be awarded by NOC here for the performance. The points are given based on four major criteria:
- Able to write
- Able to read
- Able to listen
- Able to speak
*The individual will have to score a minimum of 28 points in language skills.
Education Proof For Federal Skilled Workers Program #
As a proof of education, the individual will need to submit certificates showing their exact qualification such as:
*The individual will have to score a minimum of 25 points in Education and submit the Educational Credential Assessment report while applying.
Work experience for Federal Skilled Workers Program #
As specified by the Canadian Government, the individual must have an experience of full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time [15 hours per week for 24 months]) at skill type 0, or skill levels A or B.
Refer to the National Occupational Classification to learn about the job category you are eligible to include in your express entry profile.
*The individual will have to score a minimum of 15 points in Work Experience.
Age Required For Federal Skilled Workers Program #
The individuals are marked on the basis on their age as shown below:
*The individual will have to score a minimum of 12 points in the Age category.
Arranged employment in Canada #
You will need a valid job offer from a recognized Canadian Employer for at least one year and you must have got the job offer before applying for the Federal skilled worker. This helps to boost your overall score in the express entry.
The job offer will have to satisfy the following criteria:
- full-time work of a minimum of 30 hours/week
- Job offer of an occupation listed as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the NOC
The individual must be able to convince the Canadian Officials that
- You’re capable of doing that job
- You’ll be able to get licensed once you immigrate to Canada.
*The individual will have to score a maximum of 10 points in the arranged employment.
Adaptability For FSWP #
If your spouse or common-law partner is immigrating with you to Canada, this will add to your points.
Similarly, many other factors influence the total points such as:
- Your spouse or partner’s language level
- Your past studies in Canada
- Your spouse or partner’s past studies in Canada
- Your past work in Canada
- Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada
- Arranged employment in Canada
- Relatives in Canada
Refer to this page for detailed points allotment.
*The individual will have to score a maximum of 10 points in the Adaptability.
After meeting the minimum requirements (skilled work experience, language ability, and education), the individual should make sure of the following factors
Fund proof for FSWP #
The individual will have to make sure that all funds for immigrating to Canada and making a life there are ready. You can refer to this page for further information.
Federal Skilled Workers Program FAQs #
How to qualify ourselves for the selection test if we are not able to score the required points? #
The individual will have to start improving their language skills and can try completing another degree. They can also search for arranged employment in Canada.
What is the difference between a federal skilled worker and a federal skilled trade? #
On one hand, FSWP and FSTP are both fast-track programs designated for skilled workers. FSWP is meant for people who possess professional working skills whereas FSTP is for individuals into foreign trade and ready to immigrate to Canada.
Are you allowed to live anywhere in Canada? #
The Canadian government allows you to select your province and you’ll need an employer from the province to provide a job. You can check out this page if your trade is restricted or not.
*As an exception, Quebec restricts the entry of independent individuals and it selects its own skilled workers. Refer Quebec Regulations for detailed information.
