Federal Skilled Worker
Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Federal skilled worker program allows the foreign skilled workers to settle in Canada with a permanent residency to fulfil the national workforce & economic needs.
Requirements
The minimum requirements are:
- Skilled Work Experience
- Language Ability
- Experience
Application procedure for Federal Skilled Worker visa
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
On meeting the minimum requirements, check if you’re able to get a minimum of 67 points with the above Federal Skilled Worker points calculator or from the point grid.
Step 2: Create Express Entry Profile
To create an express entry profile, 3 documents must be submitted to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).
- Identification – A Valid Passport
- Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA)
- Language Proficiency Test Results
Later the applicants are screened for both medical and criminal inadmissibility. So, apart from these additional 3 documents must be submitted
- Medical examination report
- Police clearance certificate
- Work experience letters from the previous employers
Step 3: Submit electronic application
On receiving an ITA for Canadian PR, the candidates can submit an electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR) within 60 days.
Step 4: Review of your e-application & Getting Canadian PR
The applications are verified by a Canadian Immigration officer In case of no further changes, the application will be approved & a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) document will be sent.
Step 5: Apply for a PR card
Once the status is confirmed, you can apply for your PR card. While traveling outside Canada, this card can be used as a proof of your status in Canada.
Federal Skilled Worker Program Eligible Occupations
In order to apply for the FSW program, the work experience must be listed in the below skill types.
Skill Type 0 (zero) : This includes management jobs like restaurant managers, retail and wholesale trade managers, managers in foodservice and accommodation etc.
Skill Level A : This includes Professional jobs like Information Technology (IT), engineering and construction , legal occupations etc.
Skill Level B : This includes Technical jobs and skilled trades like chefs, plumbers, general office workers, retail salespersons etc.