PERMANENT RESIDENCE - FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM

FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM

The FSWP is assessed on 6 factors: age, education, work experience, valid job offer, English and/or French language skills, adaptability. These factors are part of a 100-point grid system. The current pass mark is 67 points. Applications are processed through the Express Entry selection system. The applicant must make an expression of interest by creating an online Express Entry profile.

Minimum requirements:

• Have obtained at least one year of skilled, professional or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of the application date.
• Meet or surpass a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 ("initial intermediate") for NOC B jobs or CLB 7 ("adequate intermediate proficiency"), for NOC skill level 0 or A jobs.

• Either in a full-time (30 hours/week) or part-time (15 hours/week) capacity.
• May fulfill hours at more than 1 job.

• Any hours spent working over 30 hours/week are not counted.
• Language ability at a Canadian Language Benchmark score of 7 in all four abilities.
• Either a Canadian education or a foreign education credential with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.
• Proof of funds showing that the applicant has enough money to support themselves and their family unless they are legally able to work in Canada or have a valid job offer.

Selection factors: