Skilled Immigration
Minimum requirements under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)?
Age of candidate
Skilled work experience
Work experience to be counted
Language proficiency
Educational qualification
A candidate who want to apply for Canada PR their age is not more than 45. Lesser the age more the points you are getting.
This candidate needs to work a minimum 1 year in an occupation that is classified under National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups:
- Managerial Jobs (Skill type 0)
- Professional Jobs (Skill level A)
- Technical jobs and skilled trades (Skill level B)
In the same type of job (having same NOC) as to the job for which the candidate is using their immigration application.
Within the last 10 years
- A paid work
- Minimum of 1 year of continuous work or 1,560 hours total (30 hours/ week)
Candidates have to prove their knowledge of either English or French language, by taking an approved language test (IELTS or CELPIP, TEF) that checks the Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking of the applicant. The minimum score requirement is of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in all 4 abilities. The test result must not be more than 2 years after the date of the result. It should be valid on the day candidate applied for permanent residence.
In case the candidate went to school in Canada, they must have a certificate, diploma, or degree from a Canadian:
- Secondary (High School) or
- Post-secondary school
For the candidate, who have done their education outside of Canada, they have to get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) that proves their education is equal to Canadian education. Foreign candidate needs to have a certificate, diploma, or degree that is equal to Canadian:
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
Other than the above-mentioned requirements, IRCC uses a unique point grid to checks the candidate’s eligibility for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). This selection grid assesses the candidate’s eligibility based on factors such as age, educational qualification, language skills, work experience, arranged employment, and Adaptability.
Frequently asked questions
What is Federal Skilled Workers Program for Canada Immigration?
Federal Skilled Worker Program is the most famous way for an immigrant with skills to immigrate to Canada. It is one of Canada’s three skilled immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
What is Express Entry Program?
Express entry a point-based program manages the profiles of the candidates, who have registered under the above immigration programs for Canada PR visa. Based on the credentials submitted by the candidate with the help of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), profiles are ranked in the express pool. Via the regularly held express draws, IRCC issues Invitation to Apply (ITA) to highest-ranked profiles in the express pool. ITA allows its holder to apply for a Canada PR visa to the IRCC.
What is the fee to apply for the Federal Skilled Workers program for Canada Immigration?
- ECA (Education Credential Assessment) Fee - CAD 250 - CAD 670 (based on your assessment)Visa
- Application Fee - CAD 825 / Adult, CAD 250 / Child
- Right of Landing Permit Fee - CAD 500 / Adult, Child – Free
- Biometrics Fee - CAD 85 / Applicant
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