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Federal Skilled Worker Program:
Eligibility and Qualification

The Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) is a class of people who;

  • Are skilled workers;
  • Intend to reside in a Canadian province other than Quebec; and
  • May become permanent residents based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.

 

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is  is one of three federal programs managed through Express Entry. It is for skilled workers who have foreign work experience and plan to immigrate to Canada on a permanent basis. The program was developed as a part of Canada’s immigration strategy, through which permanent residents are selected based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.

Changes to the FSWP

With the introduction of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) on June 28, 2002, the selection system for skilled workers was changed. The changes were made in response to the dynamic labour market associated with today’s knowledge-based, global economy. Based on an objective and transparent points system, the new Federal Skilled Worker Program is intended to be more effective at selecting immigrants who will succeed economically.

The program revisions reflected the need to:

  • improve the economic success rate of skilled worker immigrants;
  • maintain the quantity of skilled worker immigrants; and
  • improve the transparency of the selection process.

Eligibility Overview

To be eligible for the FSWP, candidates must meet the minimum program requirements, including:

  • Past work experience,
  • Language ability, and
  • Educational attainment.

 

Selection Factors

If they are eligible, candidates will be assessed against the following six selection factors:

  • Age,
  • Education,
  • Work experience,
  • A valid job offer (if applicable),
  • English and/or French language skills, and
  • Adaptability.

 

To be eligible for a permanent resident visa under the FSWP, candidates must obtain a minimum of 67 points out of the possible 100. Please view the Selection Factor Points Grid for clarification.

Past Work Experience

Skilled work experience must be:

  • Under the same NOC skill level as the candidate’s primary occupation;
  • Recent (meaning within the last 10 years);
  • Paid work with compensation in the form of paid wages or earned commission; and
  • At least one continuous year in length.

*Note: Volunteer work or unpaid internships do not count as skilled work experience.

In addition to the requirements listed above, work experience must equal a total of 1,560 hours, which is roughly 30 hours per week. This can be met in a few different ways:

  • Full-time at one job: 30 hours/week for 12 months = one year full-time (1,560 hours)
  • Equal amount in part-time: 15 hours/week for 24 months = one year full-time (1,560 hours)
  • Full-time at more than one job: 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than one job = one year full-time (1,560 hours)

*Note: Part-time workers can meet this requirement by working more or less than 15 hours/week, as long as it adds up to a total of at least 1,560 hours.

Educational Attainment

The minimum education requirement for FSWP applicants is the completion of secondary school. Candidates can earn more selection points for having a post-secondary education.

Canadian Education

Candidates who attended a school in Canada are required to have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:

  • secondary school (high school), or
  • post-secondary school.

Language Proficiency

FSWP applicants are required to take an approved language proficiency test. English and French are the official languages in Canada. The applicant can choose to complete either an English or French proficiency test. They may also opt to both tests in order to increase their chances of approval. The results will reflect whether they have acquired adequate language abilities for them to properly establish themselves in Canada upon immigration.

Language Testing

Candidates are required to take a language test for each of the following categories:

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Speaking
  • Listening

 

Language Qualification

Candidates must obtain a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in all four abilities and update their Express Entry profile with the test results. Language tests are valid for two years after the date of the test result and must be valid on the date that the application for permanent residence is submitted.

Comprehensive Ranking System

The selection factors points are taken into account when Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) assesses a candidate’s eligibility for the FSWP. A minimum score of 67/100 is required in order to pass the final assessment. If the applicant passes the assessment, they will be entered into the Express Entry System.

Once in the Express Entry pool, a different system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank profiles. The highest-ranking candidates from the pool will be invited to apply for permanent residence.

Additional Information

Proceed to any of the links below for more detail about the following:

  • Submitting Your Express Entry Profile
    • Offer of Employment
    • Credential Assessment
    • Language Testing
    • Proof of Funds
  • How Express Entry Profiles are Ranked
    • Selection Factors
    • Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
  • Applying for Permanent Residence
    • Responding to Your Invitation to Apply
    • Police Certificates and Medical Exams
    • After You Apply: Next Steps
  • National Occupation Classification (NOC)
  • Admissibility and Inadmissibility

 

Personalized Assistance

If you are an employer interested in hiring through the Canadian Experience Class, please contact us for more information.

If you are a candidate who would like to confirm whether you qualify for immigration to Canada through the Canadian Experience Class, please complete our free online evaluation form below.

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Eligible Occupations

Skilled work experience refers to experience in one of the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups:

  • Managerial jobs (NOC level 0)
  • Professional jobs (NOC level A)
  • Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC level B)

 

Candidates must prove that, while working in their primary occupation, they performed the duties described in the description of their NOC level occupation.

To see these occupations and their official definitions, visit this site.

Foreign Education

Candidates with foreign education must have:

  • a completed credential; and
  • an Educational Credential Assessment report from an approved agency showing that the foreign education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
    • secondary school (high school), or
    • post-secondary school.

Other Requirements

Residence in Canada

Candidates must plan to live outside the province of Quebec. Quebec selects its own skilled workers and has a separate selection process. Skilled workers who want to live in Quebec can learn more about becoming a Quebec-selected skilled worker.

Proof of Funds

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to financially support themselves and their family while settling in Canada. Exceptions to this requirement apply for candidates who:

  • are currently able to legally work in Canada, and
  • have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.

 

Admissibility

Candidates must be admissible to Canada. You may be denied entry into Canada for:

  • security reasons;
  • criminal behaviour;
  • medical reasons;
  • financial reasons;
  • misrepresentation; and/or
  • failing to comply with any provision set out in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

Federal Skilled Worker Program: Incorporate Your Partner

Please note that it is possible for applicants to incorporate their partner (either spouse or common-law) along with their application. The partner who meets the requirements (as seen above) is recommended to fill out the application as the primary applicant.

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