Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program is for economic class applicants who can easily transferred to Canadian Labour Market on the basis of their high level of education and significant work experience in any field.
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Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

Immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Professional

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is one of the three programs under Canada’s Express Entry system. It is designed for skilled professionals with strong education, work experience, and language ability who can successfully integrate into Canada’s labour market.

Through this program, qualified candidates and their families can obtain permanent residency and start building their future in Canada.

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Why Choose the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

  • Established immigration stream → Canada’s most recognized program for professionals.
  • Flexible eligibility → Open to candidates from diverse fields (NOC 0, A, or B).
  • Points-based selection → Your profile is assessed fairly on multiple factors (age, education, work experience, language skills).
  • Direct pathway to PR → Permanent residency for you and your family, with access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the FSWP, you must meet the following requirements:

Work Experience

  • At least 1 year of continuous, paid, full-time work (30 hours/week for 12 months) OR equivalent part-time work (15 hours/week for 24 months).
  • Experience must be in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B).
  • Must be completed within the last 10 years.

Language Proficiency

  • Minimum CLB 7 in English or French for speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
  • Accepted tests:
  1. English → IELTS (General Training) or CELPIP (General Test)
  2. French → TEF Canada or TCF Canada

Education

  • Canadian high school diploma or higher, OR
  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved agency confirming foreign credentials meet Canadian standards.

Proof of Funds

  • Show sufficient funds to support yourself and your family upon arrival (unless you already have a valid job offer or are authorized to work in Canada).

Admissibility

  • You must not be inadmissible to Canada for security, medical, or criminal reasons.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

Candidates are scored in the Express Entry pool based on factors such as:

  • Age
  • Education
  • Language proficiency (first and second official language)
  • Work experience (inside and outside Canada)
  • Arranged employment (up to 200 CRS points for senior NOC 00 jobs)
  • Adaptability factors – Canadian study/work experience, spouse’s education or language ability, relatives in Canada.

A higher CRS score increases your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

Required Documents

Required documents — Applicants must generally provide:

  • Valid passport or travel document
  • Language test results
  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report (if foreign-educated)
  • Proof of work experience (reference letters, contracts, pay slips)
  • Police certificates
  • Medical exam result
  • Proof of settlement funds
  • Job offer letter (if applicable)

Application Process

  1. Eligibility Check – Confirm you meet minimum requirements.
  2. Prepare Documents – Collect test results, ECA, proof of funds.
  3. Create Express Entry Profile – Enter the candidate pool.
  4. CRS Score Assessment – Receive ranking against other candidates.
  5. Invitation to Apply (ITA) – If selected, you have 60 days to submit a full PR application.
  6. Permanent Residency Approval – Average processing time: ~6 months after ITA submission.

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How We Support You

At Shreehari Immigration, we help skilled professionals navigate every stage of the process:

  • Eligibility assessment → Understand your chances before applying.
  • Step-by-step application support → From ECA to Express Entry profile creation.
  • CRS score optimization → Strategies to increase your ranking and boost your chances of an ITA.
  • Tailored advice → Guidance based on your education, career, and family situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

A skilled professional selected based on education, work experience, and language skills to immigrate under Express Entry.

No. A job offer is not required, but it can significantly increase your CRS score.

The required amount depends on your family size. For example, a single applicant must show at least CAD $13,310.

Up to 200 CRS points for senior management roles (NOC 00), or 50 points for other eligible NOC groups.

Yes. Your spouse’s language ability, Canadian study/work, or education can add adaptability points.