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What is Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

The Federal Skilled Worker program assists foreign workers to immigrate to Canada for Permanent Residency based on their work experience, education, knowledge of English/French and other skills. Since January 1, 2015 foreign workers that are interested in the Federal Skilled Worker Program need to apply through the Express Entry System. If you have submitted an application under the FSW prior to January 1, 2015 then you application will be reviewed under the previous system. Once you complete your Express Entry Profile, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will send you an Invitation to Apply (ITA) based on the information you have provided.

Who can apply for Federal Skilled Worker Program?

To be able to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program the first step is having a job offer with an employer in Canada. Without job offer you cannot apply under this category. Also, you need show that you have sufficient money to support yourself and family members even if they are not coming with you. The amount of money you need to show depends on your size of family, CIC updates this every year. Please refer to CIC website and look up the latest financial requirements. If you have Arranged Employment in Canada and currently working or authorized to work in Canada then you do not need to show funds.