Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is the most popular pathway to Canadian permanent residence for foreign skilled workers. It offers a variety of benefits that make it an attractive option for those seeking a new start in Canada. This page will provide you with a complete guide on how to apply for the FSWP, including all the requirements and details you need to know.

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FSW: Canada’s Fastest PR Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) is one of the three main federal immigration programs under the Express Entry system.

IRCC launched the FSW Program in 1967.
It’s designed for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents of Canada.
It assesses eligible candidates based on education, work experience, language proficiency, and other criteria.

Who is Eligible to Apply for the FSW Program?

To be eligible, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

Skilled Work Experience: You need work experience in specific job categories (as defined by the National Occupational Classification).
Language Ability: You must take approved language tests in English or French and meet the required scores.
Education: You should have a certain level of education.

If you meet these minimum requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on additional selection factors.

FSW Selection Factors

Federal Skilled Worker Program applicants get assessed against the FSW Eligibility Point Grid System. The minimum required score to be eligible to apply is 67 points out of a maximum score of 100. Here is a breakdown of the FSW points calculator for six selection factors:

Education: You can score up to 25 points based on your highest level of education. For example, a master’s or doctoral degree would score higher than a bachelor’s degree.
Language Skills: You can score up to 28 points for your language abilities. This is based on your performance in the IELTS CELPIP (English) or TEF (French) language tests.
Work Experience: You can score up to 15 points based on the number of years of full-time paid work experience in a skilled occupation. More years of experience will result in a higher score.
Age: You can score up to 12 points based on your age at the time of application. Points decrease as you get older.
Arranged Employment (Valid Job Offer): You can receive up to 10 points if you have a valid job offer in Canada.
Adaptability: You can score up to 10 points based on factors such as having a close family member in Canada, having studied or worked in Canada, or having a spouse with language proficiency.

Federal Skilled Worker Class Requirements

Federal Skilled Worker Requirements

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is a part of Canada’s Express Entry system, which is designed to attract skilled workers from around the world who want to immigrate to Canada. Here are the basic Federal Skilled Worker eligibility requirements:

1. Minimum Work Experience

You must have a minimum of one year of continuous paid work experience, full-time or an equal amount of part-time (1,560 hours) in the last ten years.
Work experience must be in either TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 3 or TEER 4 categories of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) ver. 2021. You can search your NOC code based on your job title here.
Applicants must have performed the actions described in the lead statement and a substantial number of the primary duties listed in the NOC description of the occupation under which they are applying.

2. Language Requirements for the FSWP

Applicants must meet the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of at least level 7 in all categories, i.e. Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Language test results must not be more than two years old at the time of application.
Language proficiency tests can be taken in one of Canada’s two official languages: English and French.
It must be from a designated institution approved by IRCC.

3. Education Requirements for Federal Skilled Worker Class

a Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary diploma or degree, or
a foreign secondary or post-secondary diploma or degree with an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from an IRCC-approved agency shows that the foreign education credential is equal to Canadian educational standards.
The ECA must be less than five years old on the date of application.

4. Proof of Funds

Applicants must show proof of sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their dependents once they arrive in Canada.
Applicants under this program are NOT required to show proof of settlement funds if:
- They are currently able to work legally in Canada, and they have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada.

How to Apply for Federal Skilled Worker Program?

Here’s a step-by-step process for the Federal Skilled Worker Program:

Step 1: Determine Eligibility for FSWP

You must meet the Federal Skilled Worker Class Requirements mentioned above to apply for the FSW Express Entry Program. Start your assessment here if you want to check if you’re eligible.

Step 2: Education Assessment (ECA)

You can claim FSW points for your education if you have done Education Credential Assessment (ECA) from one of the designated organizations. WES is one of the most popular organizations authorized to issue ECA.

Step 3: Language Proficiency Test (IELTS or Equivalent)

To obtain FSW points based on your Language Proficiency, you need to take tests like IELTS, CELPIP, or equivalent French language tests.

Step 4: Express Entry Profile Creation

After completing your ECA and Language tests, you will get enough FSW points to create an Express Entry profile for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Step 5: Receive ITA

Only candidates surpassing the cut-off score of the Latest FSW Draw receive an ITA. Once you successfully receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you will get 60 days to prepare and submit an electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR).

Step 6: Medical Exam and Police Verification (PCC)

After that, Federal Skilled Workers must pass a medical exam and police clearance stage to move to the next process phase.

Step 7: Processing Stage

IRCC processes your application at this stage. A visa officer will let you know whether they require more paperwork to apply for Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Step 8: Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR)

IRCC makes the final decision on your FSW application, and you receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).

Step 9: Move to Canada

After that, you can move to Canada as a skilled worker.

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Federal Skilled Worker Program Jobs

You need at least one year of work experience in a job requiring a TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, or TEER 3 to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program. Please review the list of all eligible occupations below:

TEER 0

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
0	10010	Financial managers
0	10011	Human resources managers
0	10012	Purchasing managers
0	10019	Other administrative services managers
0	10020	Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
0	10021	Banking, credit and other investment managers
0	10022	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
0	10029	Other business services managers
0	10030	Telecommunication carriers managers
0	20010	Engineering managers
0	20011	Architecture and science managers
0	20012	Computer and information systems managers
0	30010	Managers in health care
0	40010	Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
0	40011	Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
0	40012	Government managers - education policy development and program administration
0	40019	Other managers in public administration
0	40020	Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training
0	40021	School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
0	40030	Managers in social, community and correctional services
0	40040	Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
0	40041	Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
0	40042	Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
0	50010	Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
0	50011	Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
0	50012	Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
0	60010	Corporate sales managers
0	60020	Retail and wholesale trade managers
0	60030	Restaurant and food service managers
0	60031	Accommodation service managers
0	60040	Managers in customer and personal services
0	70010	Construction managers
0	70011	Home building and renovation managers
0	70012	Facility operation and maintenance managers
0	70020	Managers in transportation
0	70021	Postal and courier services managers
0	80010	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
0	80020	Managers in agriculture
0	80021	Managers in horticulture
0	80022	Managers in aquaculture
0	90010	Manufacturing managers
0	90011	Utilities managers

TEER 1

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
1	11100	Financial auditors and accountants
1	11101	Financial and investment analysts
1	11102	Financial advisors
1	11103	Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
1	11109	Other financial officers
1	11200	Human resources professionals
1	11201	Professional occupations in business management consulting
1	11202	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
1	21100	Physicists and astronomers
1	21101	Chemists
1	21102	Geoscientists and oceanographers
1	21103	Meteorologists and climatologists
1	21109	Other professional occupations in physical sciences
1	21110	Biologists and related scientists
1	21111	Forestry professionals
1	21112	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
1	21120	Public and environmental health and safety professionals
1	21200	Architects
1	21201	Landscape architects
1	21202	Urban and land use planners
1	21203	Land surveyors
1	21210	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
1	21211	Data scientists
1	21220	Cybersecurity specialists
1	21221	Business systems specialists
1	21222	Information systems specialists
1	21223	Database analysts and data administrators
1	21230	Computer systems developers and programmers
1	21231	Software engineers and designers
1	21232	Software developers and programmers
1	21233	Web designers
1	21234	Web developers and programmers
1	21300	Civil engineers
1	21301	Mechanical engineers
1	21310	Electrical and electronics engineers
1	21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
1	21320	Chemical engineers
1	21321	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
1	21322	Metallurgical and materials engineers
1	21330	Mining engineers
1	21331	Geological engineers
1	21332	Petroleum engineers
1	21390	Aerospace engineers
1	21399	Other professional engineers
1	31100	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
1	31101	Specialists in surgery
1	31102	General practitioners and family physicians
1	31103	Veterinarians
1	31110	Dentists
1	31111	Optometrists
1	31112	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
1	31120	Pharmacists
1	31121	Dietitians and nutritionists
1	31200	Psychologists
1	31201	Chiropractors
1	31202	Physiotherapists
1	31203	Occupational therapists
1	31204	Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
1	31209	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
1	31300	Nursing coordinators and supervisors
1	31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
1	31302	Nurse practitioners
1	31303	Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
1	41100	Judges
1	41101	Lawyers and Quebec notaries
1	41200	University professors and lecturers
1	41201	Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
1	41210	College and other vocational instructors
1	41220	Secondary school teachers
1	41221	Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
1	41300	Social workers
1	41301	Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
1	41302	Religious leaders
1	41310	Police investigators and other investigative occupations
1	41311	Probation and parole officers
1	41320	Educational counsellors
1	41321	Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)
1	41400	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41401	Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
1	41402	Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
1	41403	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41404	Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41405	Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41406	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
1	41407	Program officers unique to government
1	41409	Other professional occupations in social science
1	51100	Librarians
1	51101	Conservators and curators
1	51102	Archivists
1	51110	Editors
1	51111	Authors and writers (except technical)
1	51112	Technical writers
1	51113	Journalists
1	51114	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
1	51120	Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
1	51121	Conductors, composers and arrangers
1	51122	Musicians and singers

TEER 2

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
2	12010	Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
2	12011	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
2	12012	Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
2	12013	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations
2	12100	Executive assistants
2	12101	Human resources and recruitment officers
2	12102	Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
2	12103	Conference and event planners
2	12104	Employment insurance and revenue officers
2	12110	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
2	12111	Health information management occupations
2	12112	Records management technicians
2	12113	Statistical officers and related research support occupations
2	12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
2	12201	Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
2	12202	Insurance underwriters
2	12203	Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
2	22100	Chemical technologists and technicians
2	22101	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
2	22110	Biological technologists and technicians
2	22111	Agricultural and fish products inspectors
2	22112	Forestry technologists and technicians
2	22113	Conservation and fishery officers
2	22114	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
2	22210	Architectural technologists and technicians
2	22211	Industrial designers
2	22212	Drafting technologists and technicians
2	22213	Land survey technologists and technicians
2	22214	Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
2	22220	Computer network and web technicians
2	22221	User support technicians
2	22222	Information systems testing technicians
2	22230	Non-destructive testers and inspectors
2	22231	Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
2	22232	Occupational health and safety specialists
2	22233	Construction inspectors
2	22300	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
2	22301	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
2	22302	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
2	22303	Construction estimators
2	22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2	22311	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2	22312	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2	22313	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
2	32100	Opticians
2	32101	Licensed practical nurses
2	32102	Paramedical occupations
2	32103	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
2	32104	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
2	32109	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
2	32110	Denturists
2	32111	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
2	32112	Dental technologists and technicians
2	32120	Medical laboratory technologists
2	32121	Medical radiation technologists
2	32122	Medical sonographers
2	32123	Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
2	32124	Pharmacy technicians
2	32129	Other medical technologists and technicians
2	32200	Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
2	32201	Massage therapists
2	32209	Other practitioners of natural healing
2	42100	Police officers (except commissioned)
2	42101	Firefighters
2	42102	Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
2	42200	Paralegals and related occupations
2	42201	Social and community service workers
2	42202	Early childhood educators and assistants
2	42203	Instructors of persons with disabilities
2	42204	Religion workers
2	52100	Library and public archive technicians
2	52110	Film and video camera operators
2	52111	Graphic arts technicians
2	52112	Broadcast technicians
2	52113	Audio and video recording technicians
2	52114	Announcers and other broadcasters
2	52119	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
2	52120	Graphic designers and illustrators
2	52121	Interior designers and interior decorators
2	62010	Retail sales supervisors
2	62020	Food service supervisors
2	62021	Executive housekeepers
2	62022	Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
2	62023	Customer and information services supervisors
2	62024	Cleaning supervisors
2	62029	Other services supervisors
2	62100	Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
2	62101	Retail and wholesale buyers
2	62200	Chefs
2	62201	Funeral directors and embalmers
2	62202	Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations
2	72010	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
2	72011	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
2	72012	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
2	72013	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
2	72014	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
2	72020	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
2	72021	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
2	72022	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
2	72023	Supervisors, railway transport operations
2	72024	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
2	72025	Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
2	72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
2	72101	Tool and die makers
2	72102	Sheet metal workers
2	72103	Boilermakers
2	72104	Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
2	72105	Ironworkers
2	72106	Welders and related machine operators
2	72200	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
2	72201	Industrial electricians
2	72202	Power system electricians
2	72203	Electrical power line and cable workers
2	72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
2	72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
2	72300	Plumbers
2	72301	Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
2	72302	Gas fitters
2	72310	Carpenters
2	72311	Cabinetmakers
2	72320	Bricklayers
2	72321	Insulators
2	72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
2	72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
2	72402	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
2	72403	Railway carmen/women
2	72404	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
2	72405	Machine fitters
2	72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
2	72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
2	72411	Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
2	72420	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
2	72421	Appliance servicers and repairers
2	72422	Electrical mechanics
2	72423	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
2	72429	Other small engine and small equipment repairers
2	72500	Crane operators
2	72501	Water well drillers
2	72600	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
2	72601	Air traffic controllers and related occupations
2	72602	Deck officers, water transport
2	72603	Engineer officers, water transport
2	72604	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
2	72999	Other technical trades and related occupations
2	82010	Supervisors, logging and forestry
2	82020	Supervisors, mining and quarrying
2	82021	Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
2	82030	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
2	82031	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
2	92010	Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
2	92011	Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
2	92012	Supervisors, food and beverage processing
2	92013	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
2	92014	Supervisors, forest products processing
2	92015	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
2	92020	Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
2	92021	Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
2	92022	Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
2	92023	Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
2	92024	Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
2	92100	Power engineers and power systems operators
2	92101	Water and waste treatment plant operators

TEER 3

TEER Category	NOC Code	Occupation Category
3	13100	Administrative officers
3	13101	Property administrators
3	13102	Payroll administrators
3	13110	Administrative assistants
3	13111	Legal administrative assistants
3	13112	Medical administrative assistants
3	13200	Customs, ship and other brokers
3	13201	Production and transportation logistics coordinators
3	33100	Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
3	33101	Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
3	33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
3	33103	Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
3	33109	Other assisting occupations in support of health services
3	43100	Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
3	43109	Other instructors
3	43200	Sheriffs and bailiffs
3	43201	Correctional service officers
3	43202	By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
3	43203	Border services, customs, and immigration officers
3	43204	Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces
3	53100	Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries
3	53110	Photographers
3	53111	Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
3	53120	Dancers
3	53121	Actors, comedians and circus performers
3	53122	Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
3	53123	Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
3	53124	Artisans and craftspersons
3	53125	Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products
3	53200	Athletes
3	53201	Coaches
3	53202	Sports officials and referees
3	63100	Insurance agents and brokers
3	63101	Real estate agents and salespersons
3	63102	Financial sales representatives
3	63200	Cooks
3	63201	Butchers - retail and wholesale
3	63202	Bakers
3	63210	Hairstylists and barbers
3	63211	Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
3	63220	Shoe repairers and shoemakers
3	63221	Upholsterers
3	73100	Concrete finishers
3	73101	Tilesetters
3	73102	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
3	73110	Roofers and shinglers
3	73111	Glaziers
3	73112	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
3	73113	Floor covering installers
3	73200	Residential and commercial installers and servicers
3	73201	General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
3	73202	Pest controllers and fumigators
3	73209	Other repairers and servicers
3	73300	Transport truck drivers
3	73301	Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
3	73310	Railway and yard locomotive engineers
3	73311	Railway conductors and brakemen/women
3	73400	Heavy equipment operators
3	73401	Printing press operators
3	73402	Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
3	83100	Underground production and development miners
3	83101	Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
3	83110	Logging machinery operators
3	83120	Fishing masters and officers
3	83121	Fishermen/women
3	93100	Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
3	93101	Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
3	93102	Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
3	93200	Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
2	42204	Religion workers
2	52100	Library and public archive technicians
2	52110	Film and video camera operators
2	52111	Graphic arts technicians
2	52112	Broadcast technicians
2	52113	Audio and video recording technicians
2	52114	Announcers and other broadcasters
2	52119	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
2	52120	Graphic designers and illustrators
2	52121	Interior designers and interior decorators
2	62010	Retail sales supervisors
2	62020	Food service supervisors
2	62021	Executive housekeepers
2	62022	Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
2	62023	Customer and information services supervisors
2	62024	Cleaning supervisors
2	62029	Other services supervisors
2	62100	Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
2	62101	Retail and wholesale buyers
2	62200	Chefs
2	62201	Funeral directors and embalmers
2	62202	Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations
2	72010	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
2	72011	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
2	72012	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
2	72013	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
2	72014	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
2	72020	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
2	72021	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
2	72022	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
2	72023	Supervisors, railway transport operations
2	72024	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
2	72025	Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
2	72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
2	72101	Tool and die makers
2	72102	Sheet metal workers
2	72103	Boilermakers
2	72104	Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
2	72105	Ironworkers
2	72106	Welders and related machine operators
2	72200	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
2	72201	Industrial electricians
2	72202	Power system electricians
2	72203	Electrical power line and cable workers
2	72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
2	72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
2	72300	Plumbers
2	72301	Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
2	72302	Gas fitters
2	72310	Carpenters
2	72311	Cabinetmakers
2	72320	Bricklayers
2	72321	Insulators
2	72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
2	72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
2	72402	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
2	72403	Railway carmen/women
2	72404	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
2	72405	Machine fitters
2	72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
2	72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
2	72411	Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
2	72420	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
2	72421	Appliance servicers and repairers
2	72422	Electrical mechanics
2	72423	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
2	72429	Other small engine and small equipment repairers
2	72500	Crane operators
2	72501	Water well drillers
2	72600	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
2	72601	Air traffic controllers and related occupations
2	72602	Deck officers, water transport
2	72603	Engineer officers, water transport
2	72604	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
2	72999	Other technical trades and related occupations
2	82010	Supervisors, logging and forestry
2	82020	Supervisors, mining and quarrying
2	82021	Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
2	82030	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
2	82031	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
2	92010	Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
2	92011	Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
2	92012	Supervisors, food and beverage processing
2	92013	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
2	92014	Supervisors, forest products processing
2	92015	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
2	92020	Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
2	92021	Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
2	92022	Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
2	92023	Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
2	92024	Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
2	92100	Power engineers and power systems operators
2	92101	Water and waste treatment plant operators

Federal Skilled Worker Program Processing Time

The processing time for FSWP applications can vary but typically falls within the range of 6 to 8 months for an ideal application. The Federal Skilled Worker Program processing time can fluctuate due to factors such as the volume of applications and changes in immigration policies. You can check the latest processing time for the Federal Skilled Worker program here.

What is acceptable proof of funds for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

Federal Skilled Workers must show that they can support themselves and their families after immigrating to Canada. The amount of proof of funds required for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) under Canada’s Express Entry system can vary depending on various factors, including the number of family members accompanying you. Please see the table below for the amount needed based on the size of your family.

Number of family members (in Canadian dollars)	Funds required
1	$14,690
2	$18,288
3	$22,483
4	$27,297
5	$30,690
6	$34,917
7	$38,875
If more than 7 people, for each additional family member	$3,958

Federal Skilled Worker Processing Fees

The application processing fee for the Federal Skilled Worker Program is as follows:

Application processing fee – CAD$ 850
Right of Permanent Residence fee – CAD$ 515
With Spouse or partner – CAD$ 850
With a dependent child – CAD$ 230 (per child)

How ELAAR can help you?

If you need assistance with Federal Skilled Worker Program, please get in touch with ELAAR. Our team of experts is led by Keshav Sharma, a Licensed and Regulated Immigration Consultant with many years of immigration experience. Together we can help you optimize your FSW Express Entry profile and maximize your odds of receiving an Invitation to Apply.

FAQs: Federal Skilled Worker Program

How to check eligibility for federal skilled worker?

To check eligibility for Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), ensure you possess at least one year of full-time skilled work experience within the last ten years in a designated occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3).

Demonstrate language proficiency in either English or French through approved tests and have a foreign educational credential equivalent to Canadian standards. Consider adaptability factors, like a job offer or Canadian education, for additional points.

Show proof of settlement funds unless you have a job offer. Lastly, aim to meet the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score when applying through the Express Entry system. Verify current requirements on the official Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

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What are Federal Skilled Worker Program requirements?

Here are the key requirements for Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) presented in bullet points:

Work Experience

Minimum one year of paid work experience in the last decade.
Experience must be in TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 3, or TEER 4 NOC job categories.
Tasks performed should align with NOC job descriptions.

Language Proficiency

Achieve at least CLB level 7 in English or French.
Recent language test results (within two years).
Tests must be from an approved institution.

Education

Possess a Canadian high school or post-secondary diploma, or
Hold a foreign diploma with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) showing Canadian equivalence (ECA less than five years old).

Proof of Funds

Demonstrate sufficient settlement funds unless legally working in Canada with a valid job offer.

What is the difference between Express Entry and FSW?

FSW is a type of Express Entry program. It is one of the three main economic immigration programs of Canada.

What is the difference between FSW and PNP?

PNP is a province-focus immigration pathway, while FSW is valid all over Canada (except Quebec). If you apply for PNP in addition to FSW you will get 600 extra points on the nomination. Although you can apply for a standalone PNP program as well. Learn more.

How many Canada federal skilled worker points are required to qualify?

You typically require a minimum of 67 points out of 100 if you wish to be eligible under the Express Entry System.

What is the minimum CRS score needed to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score for the Federal Skilled Worker Program varies with each Express Entry draw. The CRS cutoff is not fixed and depends on factors like the number of candidates and the specific draw.

To be eligible for the program, candidates must aim to meet or exceed the pass mark of 67 points out of 100. It’s essential to keep track of the latest Express Entry draws and their CRS cutoff scores to assess your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada.

These cutoff scores can change with each draw and are published by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

What is the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program processing time?

The processing time for the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in Canada can vary, but there are some common trends:

Typically, a significant percentage (around 80%) of complete FSWP applications are processed within six months or less.

What is CRS Federal Skilled Worker Draw?

The Federal Skilled Worker programme is one of several that holds regular draws from the Express Entry pool. Candidates whose CRS scores are higher than a predetermined cutoff are asked to apply for permanent residence during these draws.

What is Federal Skilled Worker Programme Cutoff Score?

Each Express Entry draw determines the Federal Skilled Worker programme cutoff score. That is the minimal CRS score needed to be accepted for a permanent residency invitation to apply (ITA). The amount of candidates in the pool and the government’s immigration objectives can affect the cutoff score from one draw to the next.

What is CRS Cutoff Federal Skilled Worker?

The minimum CRS score needed in an Express Entry draw to be granted an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence is known as the CRS cutoff for the Federal Skilled Worker programme. The amount of candidates in the pool and the Canadian government’s immigration objectives determine this cutoff, which is different for every draw.