A federal skilled worker is a part of Canada’s express entry. Individuals can submit an expression of interest profile to the Express Entry after meeting minimum entry criteria. The profiles ranked under a Comprehensive Ranking System. Federal Skilled Workers are persons with education, language eligibilities, work experience etc. All programs are highly competitive, using a ranking system to rank candidates. Through the Federal Skilled Worker Program Professionals and skilled workers around the world can immigrate to Canada permanently can do so. Candidates can apply with their spouse/partner and dependent children. 80 percent of complete applications are processed within six months or less.
FSW Program Requirements
A candidate must meet minimum requirements regarding the language, work experience etc. All the requirements are important for a successful submission.
- Work Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 12-months of full-time, skilled work experience, or an equal part-time experience and need to mention an occupation as a primary job or must be continuous and in a single occupation. To be considered a skilled worker.
- Language Proficiency: You must take an approved language test to prove that you are proficient in either English or French. The minimum score for FSWC is equal to the Canadian Language Benchmark of Level 7 (CLB 7), If you score high, it will make your better chances of success.
- Education: A minimum education equal to the completion of a Canadian high school diploma is required. If your education was completed outside of Canada, you will need an Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) attesting to the value of your education by Canadian standards.
- Settlement Funds: You must have sufficient funds to support your settlement in Canada.
How to Apply for Federal skilled worker
Know about the complete process step by step to successfully apply for Federal skilled worker
Check your eligibility – Applicant must meet the minimum requirements for language proficiency, work experience, settlement fund and education.
Obtain the documents required to create a profile
- You must have a valid passport
- Test result required from an approved language test
- Documents related to education
Create an Express Entry profile
In this step, you need to give the personal details such as work history, experience and some of which must be accompanied with the documents
Improve your profile and ranking under the CRS
You need to work on your CRS Score. There are several ways to improve your ranking under CRS which is an important step
Receive an invitation to apply
Invitation to apply when IRCC conducts one of its draws from the Express Entry pool.
Other requirements such as Complete a medical exam, provide security background checks and submit e application
Your e-application is reviewed
The immigration officer will review the submitted e-application for the next step
Receive confirmation of permanent resident status and get PR Card
You must receive at least 67 points of the existing 100 and need to meet minimum requirements to apply under this program. CHD Immigration is the best Canada Immigration Consultant and ready to help you.