WORK IN CANADA
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
This program is designed for the foreign workers who possess the required skills and work experience and want to immigrate to Canada. To be eligible for this program, the foreign workers must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Have at least 1 year of continuous paid work experience, full-time at 1 job or equal amount in part-time work or full-time at more than 1 job (same type), within the last 10 years and in one of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories: TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2 and TEER 3.
- Have a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all abilities: writing, reading, listening and speaking through an approved language test in English or French.
- Have a Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree or an equivalent foreign credential assessed through a designated organization.
Once you meet above-stated minimum requirements, your application will be assessed based on the following factors:
|
Factor |
Points (Maximum) |
|
Education |
25 |
|
English and/or French Language Skills |
28 |
|
Work Experience |
15 |
|
Age |
12 |
|
Arranged Employment |
10 |
|
Adaptability |
10 |
|
Minimum Score Required |
67 |
You must score at least 67 points (out of 100) to be eligible to apply. You must also show that you have sufficient funds to support you and your family to settle in Canada unless you are legally working in Canada or have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.
If you want us to help you with your Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) application, please fill out our assessment form.