FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) is one of the options through which foreign workers can immigrate to Canada through Express Entry System.
The program allows individual to live in canada as permanent resident and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy.
Federal Skilled worker Program
Government of Canada manages Express Entry applications under these federal economic programs
ELLIGIBILITY TO APPLY
Candidates intending to apply should create their online profile within Express Entry Pool. If you meet all requirement for express entry , your applications will be assessed on following factors ;
- Age
- Education
- Valid job offer
- Language skill ( English or French)
- Adaptability
Points Grid
These factors are part of a 100-point grid used to assess eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program .Points are awarded for how well candicates fair each of the 6 factors.
To qualify for FSW program candidates must have minimum 67 points
Ranking System
Once Candidates profile has completed eligibility in Express Entry pool , profile ranking is completed through Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are issues invitation to apply for permanent residence.
Invitation to Apply
Once invitation to apply (ITA) is received, Candidates have 60 days to show proof of the information submitted in Express Entry Profile.
Proof of information may include Work experience records , Education equivalency certificate , financial records and medical history .