Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Worker Program
FSW is one of the best pathways to obtain Canada Permanent Residence as a foreign Worker. You can apply for this program from any part of the world through Express Entry System, all you need is to fulfill the eligibility criteria to be able to apply for FSWP.
The main motive of this economic immigration program and the way it was designed is to attract Skilled foreign workers to come and settle in Canada through Immigration as a Permanent Resident. There are certain selection factors that makes you eligible for this program.
Selection Factors
To be eligible to apply under Federal Skilled Worker Program, potential candidates must meet/score a minimum of 67 Points out of this 100 Points Grid. This is the key aspect to determine one’s eligibility for this program.
Note: Get Your Eligibility Assessment on Call at NO Fee
Factors | Points |
Age | Up To 12 Points |
Education | Up To 25 Points |
Work Experience | Up To 15 Points |
Language Ability | Up To 28 Points |
Arranged Employment | Up To 10 Points |
Adaptability | Up To 10 Points |
Candidates who meet or exceed the 67-points mark are eligible for Express Entry profile Creation. Every Eligible profile will be awarded Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores while entering Express Entry Pool. CRS scores helps IRCC to choose and invite potential candidates who meets the IRCC invitation score/ranking criteria.
The IRCC’s CRS score requirements will change for every draw, Candidates receive ITA (Invitation To Apply) as per the IRCC’s benchmark for that particular draw to invite.
Settlement Funds
Under Federal Skilled Worker Program, one must prove that they are financially self-sufficient to support themselves and their family in Canada without having access to public funds. There is No need to prove your financial self-sufficiency if you have an Arranged offer of employment from Canadian Employer.
Note: The required fund is calculated based on Size of your family.
Health & Security Clearance
- IRCC requires Principal Applicant and his/her family, either accompanying or not, must go through Medical examinations at designated panel physicians.
- A clean conduct is required for the Primary applicant and dependents who are 18 years of age and above to prove they have No Criminal record.
Application Process Time
IRCC is aimed to complete the entire process of Federal Skilled Worker Program in 6 Months or less. Process timelines may vary, if IRCC requires additional information from applicant and the time the applicant takes to submit the same.
Visa Fees
Applicants | Fee in canadian dollars |
Principal Applicant - $825 application processing fee + $500 Right of Permanent Residence fee | $ 1325 |
Accompanying Spouse or Common-law Partner - $825 application processing fee + $500 Right of Permanent Residence fee | $ 1325 |
A dependent child of the principal applicant who is under 22 and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or is 22 or older who has been unable to be financially self-supporting since before the age of 22, due to a physical or mental condition | $ 225 Per Kid |
Biometric Fee for Individual Biometric Fee for Family or 2 or More | $ 85 $ 170 |
Note: Proof of Funds requirement may change in time based on the inflation and minimum cost of living.