Federal Skilled Worker
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For those who are dreaming of a life in Canada. This program is for people with skilled work experience who want to immigrate permanently. The Federal Skilled Worker program (FSW) allows you to submit a profile to the Express Entry system where you can be nominated for permanent residence.
How do I know if I qualify?
If you meet all the minimum requirements, application based on:
- 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)
- (12 points)
- (25 points)
- 100 points
- (10 points)
- (28 points)
- (10 points)
These requirements or “factors” give you points out of 100. You earn points for how well you do in each of the 6 factors. The current pass mark is 67 points.
Generally speaking, you need the following: one year full time (or the part-time equivalent) work within the last 10 years doing professional or technical jobs, or being a manager. You need a minimum of CLB 7 in your language assessment. You must also have some money for settling into Canada.
If you qualify – i.e. you have at least 67 points – you can submit a profile to the Express Entry System which gives you the opportunity to be nominated for Permanent Residence. Generally speaking, those who are nominated have a higher score than 67 points.
Where can I live in Canada?
Anywhere except Quebec; they have their own immigration programs.