The Federal Skilled Worker program is geared towards attracting skilled professionals from around the world to work in Canada and obtain their Permanent Residence in Canada.
In order to qualify, your intended profession in Canada needs to be on a list of eligible occupations and you must meet all the requirements of the position.
Further, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is only accepting 25,000 applications per year in total. Each occupation also has its own individual cap. If you are interested in applying under this program, you should act fast to ensure your application is submitted prior to the caps filling up.
Qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program
In order to be considered eligible for the program, you must:
Have at least one year of continuous and paid, full time experience, in a single occupation within the last ten years;
Intend to work in an occupation that is considered to be classified as a A, B or O as per the National Occupational Classification;
You meet all the requirements of your intended occupation;
Your intended occupation appears on the list of eligible occupations.
List of Eligible Occupations 2014
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (0013)
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (0015)
Financial managers (0111)
Human resources managers (0112)
Purchasing managers (0113)
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)
Managers in health care (0311)
Construction managers (0711)
Home building and renovation managers (0712)
Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)
Manufacturing managers (0911)
Financial auditors and accountants (1111)
Financial and investment analysts (1112)
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (1113)
Other financial officers (1114)
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (1123)
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (1212)
Property administrators (1224)
Geoscientists and oceanographers (2113)
Civil engineers (2131)
Mechanical engineers (2132)
Electrical and electronics engineers (2133)
Petroleum engineers (2145)
Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
Software engineers and designers (2173)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (2232)
Construction estimators (2234)
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (2243)
Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety (2263)
Computer network technicians (2281)
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (3011)
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (3012)
Specialist physicians (3111)
General practitioners and family physicians (3112)
Dietitians and nutritionists (3132)
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (3141)
Physiotherapists (3142)
Occupational therapists (3143)
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (3214)
Medical radiation technologists (3215)
Medical sonographers (3216)
Licensed practical nurses (3233)
Paramedical occupations (3234)
University professors and lecturers (4011)
Psychologists (4151)
Early childhood educators and assistants (4214)
Translators, terminologists and interpreters (5125)
Selection Factors
Work Experience
whether it is classified as A,B or 0
Language Ability
You must meet the minimum language levels and include the results of a language test from an agency approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada when you apply. You must meet the language requirement of a “Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7.
Education
You must have a Canadian diploma, certificate or credential or a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.
Proof of Funds
You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada.
These factors will be assessed based on a point system. They are:
your skills in English and/or French, Canada’s two official languages,
your education,
your work experience,
your age,
whether you have arranged employment in Canada, and
your adaptability (how well you are likely to settle here).
The Point System
Your Federal Skilled Worker application is based on an assessment of six selection factors as highlighted above. You, as an applicant, are given points under each factor. You must get 67 points out of 100 to pass the assessment.
The points are allocated as follows:
English and/or French skills. The maximum number of points you can get in this category is 28 points.
Education. The maximum number of points you can get in this category is 25 points.
Experience. The maximum number of points you can get in this category is 15 points.
Age. The maximum number of points you can get in this category is 12 points.
Arranged employment in Canada. The maximum number of points you can get in this category is 10 points.
Adaptability. The maximum number of points you can get in this category is 10 points.
If you get a score of 67 points or more, you may be eligible to come to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. On the other hand, if your score is below 67 points, you will not be eligible to come to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker. In this case, you should not apply. However, you can apply again at another time when you know that when your application is assessed you will likely score at least 67 points.
Include Your Spouse or Partner
When assessing your application based on the six selection factors mentioned above, you should note that you can consider your spouse or common-law partner as part of the application. This means that if you are married or in a Common-law relationship, your Spouse or your Common-law partner can be the Principal Applicant on the Federal Skilled Worker application. This way, if you do not meet the requirements of 67 points when assessing the selection factors, your partner can be Principal Applicant instead if he/she is more likely to meet the 67-point requirement.
How We Can Help
The Federal Skilled Worker program focuses heavily on:
Intended occupation;
Your experience;
Your skills and credentials; and
Your adaptability to life in Canada.
These are the key elements to any application under this category and will need to be sufficiently demonstrated should you hope to be successful in your application. Providing the right documentation goes far beyond the minimum requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Ensuring that an officer is satisfied that you not only meet the minimum requirements but are a suitable candidate for Permanent Residence in Canada will mean the difference between approval or denial.
We will assist you:
Draft the necessary forms;
Draft appropriate supporting documentation demonstrating your skills, education, experience etc.;
Demonstrate that you are well suited for Permanent Residence in Canada;
Help you determine the most appropriate NOC for you with the highest chance of success based on your unique situation;
Compile the strongest possible case as per your unique situation;
Prepare you for your for any interview should one be requested;
Follow up with Citizenship and Immigration Canada on your matter to ensure the fastest possible processing time; and
Of course, be with you every step of the way.
For more information on the Federal Skilled Worker program, feel free to browse our vast collection of information on the subject or contact us directly at 1-877-622-8182 or 416 477 2570. You can also email at Info@ToImmigrate.com.,
In order to meet the basic criteria to apply as a skilled worker:
You must have at least one year of continuous and paid (full-time or an equal amount in part-time) work experience:
in a single occupation,
within the last 10 years,
at skill type 0, or skill levels A or B
Or have a valid offer of Arranged Employment
Once you meet the above criteria, there are other minimum criteria to consider which your application will be assessed on:
Skilled Worker Work Experience, whether it is classified as A,B or 0
Language Ability – You must meet the minimum language levels and include the results of a language test from an agency approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada when you apply. You must meet the language requirement of a “Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7.
Education – You must have a Canadian diploma, certificate or credential or a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.
Proof of Funds - You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada.
Six Selection Factors – These factors will be assessed based on a point system. They are:
your skills in English and/or French, Canada’s two official languages,
your education,
your work experience,
your age,
whether you have arranged employment in Canada, and
your adaptability (how well you are likely to settle here).
Contact Akrami & Associates to find out if you qualify and how we can help you complete your Permanent Residence Application as a Skilled Worker.
One of the main categories under the Federal Skilled Workers point system is education. You may be able to get up to 25 points for education under this system. There are different points assigned for various levels of education. For instance, a degree at the PhD level may get you 25 points, a university degree at Masters Level may be to get you 23 points. However, if you do not have a Canadian degree or diploma you required to get your foreign education verified and assessed. This will essentially prove that you have completed an equivalent to Canadian credentials, and your foreign degree, diploma, is valid and equal to completed credential in Canada. You would have to get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) of your completed foreign credentials. In most cases you would have to do an ECA if you are the principal applicant and got your education outside of Canada. You would be required to take your ECA from a designated organization, which may be field specific.
Your ECA must be:
Included in your application
Be issued by a organization designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Not be more than 5 years old on the date that CIC gets your application
And you ECA must show that your credentials are equal to the Canadian one.
It is important to not, if you do not submit this assessment when you apply, your application will be incomplete and it will not be processed. The assessments helps CIC choose immigrants that have possible chances to succeed in Canada. If you have any question about how to apply for permanent residency and its requirements. You can contact us, and our team of experienced professionals will be happy to help you.
If you wish to apply through the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), you will find that there is an assessment that you must score a 67 out of 100 on. The assessment is based on six selection factors:
English and/or French skills
Education
Experience
Age
Arranged employment in Canada
Adaptability
For each selection factor, there are rules regarding how many points you can receive. In terms of English and/or French skills, there is a maximum of 28 points you can accumulate, where 24 points is based on your skills in either English or French, and 4 points based on your skills in the other official language. The assessment will determine how well you can read, write, speak, and listen.
How To? Federal Skilled Worker Points Calculator:
Depending upon the level of your education, you can receive up to 25 points in this category. The higher you education, the more points you will collect, with PhD having 25 points and a high school diploma having 5 points.
If you have had prior experience, you can get a maximum of 15 points. The duties that you completed must correlate to the National Occupational Classification standard.
In regards to age, you will be given a maximum of 12 points depending upon your age. The younger you are, the more points you will receive.
Having arranged employment in Canada can give you an additional 10 points. In this category, you either have arranged employment or you do not, therefore, you will receive 10 points or no points.
There are many ways you can collect points in the category of adaptability, however, you will only be able to receive a maximum of 10 points even though you may be eligible for more.
If you are having difficulties determining your eligibility or what is required of you as a federal skilled worker, contact Akrami & Associates today and let one of our experienced legal representatives help you.
If you wish to gain permanent resident status in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker ProgramFSWP, you will need to fulfill the eligibility requirements. You may be eligible if you fall into one of the following categories,
You have at least one year of continuous full-time, paid work in an “eligible occupation”
The current list is located on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website
Must have been work during the last ten years
You have a job offer from an employer in Canada
Must be a permanent full-time position
Must meet the arranged employment requirements
You are an international student enrolled in a doctorate program at a recognized post-secondary school in Canada
You have completed at least two years of your PhD
You are in good academic standing
In addition to being one of the above categories, you must also,
Score at least 67 out of 100 on an assessment based on six selection factors, some being; age, adaptability, education etc…
Have financial stability
Once you determine whether you are eligible, you will be required to complete several forms including, but not limited to,
Once you have completed your forms, you will have to pay the correct fees and send your complete package to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO). If the correct amounts of fees are not paid, your application will be sent back to you. It is important to for you to understand that, for this program, you have to pay the processing fee for yourself, the applicant, and any dependents. You must also pay the Right of Permanent Residence Fee for yourself and the applicant. If you wish for further information regarding the application or procedures involved with the Federal Skilled Worker’s program, contact Akrami & Associates today to find out more.
The Federal Skilled Worker program has a few basic requirements pertaining to your employment history, having the necessary amount of work experience in an eligible occupation, language skills etc.
However, in addition to this, there are Selection Factors to the Skilled Worker Program that an Immigration Officer will use to grade you against. You must meet a passing score in order to be successful in your application.
Selection Factor
Maximum points
English and/or French skills
28
Education
25
Experience
15
Age
12
Arranged employment in Canada
10
Adaptability
10
Total
100
Pass mark: 67 out of 100 points
Federal Skilled Worker Selection Factors
Language Proficiency
You will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French communication skills in order to function and contribute to your intended occupation in Canada. Being able to communicate and work in one or both of Canada’s official languages is very important. Knowing English, French or both helps you in the Canadian job market.
You can get up to 28 points for your skills in English and French. You will be given points based on your ability to
listen
speak
read and
write.
Education
You can also earn points for your educational experience and background depending on the nature of your credentials.
To get points, you must:
Prove that you earned a Canadian diploma or certificate, OR
· Have your foreign education assessed by an agency approved by CIC to show it is valid and equal to a completed Canadian credential
You must include your Canadian credential or your foreign credential and Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report when you apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Education
Maximum 25 points
University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal
25 points
University degree at the Master’s level or equal OR University level entry-to-practice professional degree (or equal) Occupation related to the degree must be:
NOC 2011 Skill Level A, and
licensed by a provincial regulatory body.
Note: Degree program must be in one of these fields of study: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy.
23 points
Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal
22 points
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal
21 points
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal
19 points
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equal
15 points
Canadian high school diploma, or equal
5 points
Experience
You can get points for the number of years you have spent in full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time).
Age
You will get points based on your age on the day when the Visa Office gets your application.
Age
Points
Under 18
0
18-35
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 older
0
Arranged Employment
You can also get points for the Federal Skilled Worker Program if you have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Canadian employer. You will first need to find a Canadian Employer who is willing to hire you before you make the application.
A valid job offer has to be:
for full-time, permanent and not seasonal work, and
in an occupation listed as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Adaptability
You can get points for your ability to prosper in Canada depending on your unique situation. When reviewing your application as a Skilled Worker, an Immigration Officer will give you points on your ability to contribute to Canada.
If you have a spouse or common‑law partner who will immigrate with you to Canada, they can earn points for adaptability too. You can only get points for each item once.