CANADA PR
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM
Eligibility Criteria for Federal Skilled Worker
To qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:
Work Experience:
- At least one year of work experience within the last 10 years in an occupation listed under the NOC job classifications for managerial, professional, or technical jobs, or skilled trades.
- This must be either one year of continuous full-time paid work experience or an equivalent amount of paid part-time work experience.
- Work experience gained during studies will be counted if it is paid, continuous, and without any gaps.
Language Proficiency:
- A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7 in all four language abilities (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in English or French, with test scores valid for at least two years from the date of the PR application.
Education:
- A completed foreign education credential, assessed by a designated organization to confirm its equivalency to Canadian standards, or
- A certificate, diploma, or degree from a Canadian high school or post-secondary institution.
Financial Stability:
- Demonstrated financial ability to sustain yourself and your family in Canada unless you have a job offer or can legally work in Canada.
Admissibility:
- Applicants must not be barred from entering Canada for reasons related to security, human rights violations, organized crime, medical conditions, or other restrictions.
Province or Territory:
- The application must be submitted for any province or territory in Canada, except Quebec.
Calculating Points for Federal Skilled Worker
The FSW program uses a points system based on the following factors: Age, Language, Work Experience, Education, Arranged Employment in Canada, and Adaptability.
1. Age: Maximum of 12 points, gradually decreasing after 35 years.
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| Below 18 | 0 |
| 18 to 35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 and above | 0 |
2. Language Proficiency:
- Up to 28 points for language proficiency in English or French, based on authorized tests (e.g., IELTS, CELPIP, TEF).
3. Education:
- Points are awarded based on the level of completed education. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required for foreign education.
| Qualification | Points |
|---|---|
| PhD or equivalent | 25 |
| Master’s Degree | 23 |
| Double Bachelor’s Degree | 22 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 21 |
| 3-Year Diploma after Higher Secondary | 19 |
| 3-Year Diploma after High School | 15 |
| High School | 5 |
4. Work Experience:
- Minimum of one year full-time or equivalent part-time work in NOC skill levels 0, A, or B.
| Years of Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 to 3 | 11 |
| 4 to 5 | 13 |
| 6 or more | 15 |
5. Arranged Employment in Canada:
- Up to 10 points for candidates with a valid job offer, depending on specific employment situations.
6. Adaptability:
- Additional points can be earned for factors such as having a blood relative in Canada, previous education or work experience in Canada, or spouse/partner’s language proficiency.
| Factors | Points |
|---|---|
| Spouse/Partner with CLB 4+ in all language abilities | 5 |
| At least 2 years of full-time study at a Canadian secondary/post-secondary institution | 5 |
| Spouse/Partner has studied in Canada full-time for at least 2 years | 5 |
| At least 1 year of Canadian work experience in NOC skill type 0, A, or B | 10 |
| Spouse/Partner has 2 years of Canadian work experience in NOC skill type 0, A, or B | 5 |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 5 |
| Blood relative in Canada who is a PR/citizen (e.g., parent, sibling, child, etc.) | 5 |
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