Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
How can I come to Canada as a skilled worker?
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is for people who are selected to immigrate to Canada because of their work experience and skills.
Skilled workers who have the potential to establish themselves economically in Canada may become permanent residents (this does NOT apply to those who aim to reside in Quebec). The FSW class is designated for individuals that satisfy each of the following requirements:
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Have a job offer or
- Be eligible to work in Canada or
- Be able to prove that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada
And Have at least 1 year of full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience Meet minimum language levels in English or French; Have a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree; Plan to live outside the province of Quebec.
What kind of work experience do I need?
Your work experience must be either Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or Skill Level B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Your work experience must be paid, full-time or the equivalent hours part-time. Full-time means at least 30 hours per week. You must have had that work experience during the last 10 years.
Note: these limits do not apply if you have a permanent job offer.
The FSW Point System
You need at least 67 points to be eligible to apply as a FSW. You get different points based on:
- Your education
- Your abilities in English and/or French (Canada's 2 official languages)
- Your work experience
- Your age
- If you have arranged employment in Canada and
- Your adaptability.
To see how your skilled worker points are broken down and to see if you qualify, visit the Six Selection Factors page.
Note: FSW point system is different from the Express Entry CRS point system
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How do I apply as a FSW?
If you are eligible to apply under the FSW category, you may submit your profile to Express Entry. Express Entry is a new online application system for economic immigration categories, such as the FSW.
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