FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is one of the leading programs under the Express Entry System. This Category allows you to apply no matter where you are living, even if you are not in your country of origin as long as you are residing legally.
The competitiviness of the points under the Express Entry System is mainly through this category since you no longer require a Job Offer to apply and it is not limited to specific positions this allows people from all over the world to be able to apply. We suggest you work on your points.
Keep in mind the following:
If you score 67 points or higher, you may qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
If you meet the other requirements too, you can submit a profile to the Express Entry pool. Once you’re in the Express Entry pool, a different system will be used to rank your profile.
Factors considered for the Federal Skilled Worker Program:
1. LANGUAGE SKILLS:
You must get a minimum level of CLB 7 or NCLC 7 for one official language in all 4 language areas. To get points for the second official language, you must meet the minimum level of CLB 5 or NCLC 5 in all 4 language areas.
2. EDUCATION
For foreign education, you must have:
An Educational Credential Assessment report from an approved agency is needed. You must include your Canadian credential or your foreign credential and Educational Credential Assessment report when you apply.
If you went to school in Canada, you must have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary school.
3. WORK EXPERIENCE:
This means at least one year (1,560 hours total / 30 hours per week), continuous full-time or an equal amount in part-time;
Keep in mind must be paid work (volunteer work, unpaid internships do not count);
Within the last ten years, and
At skill type 0, or skill levels A or B of the 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC).
4. AGE
Age is important under Express Entry if you are between 18 and 35 you are under the high ranking score but after 35 you will start losing points, and once you hit 41 you will no longer have points under this factor.
It is important that if you are almost at 35 or over to assess your case properly in order for you to attempt at a program that will really benefit you. Remeber there are many provincial programs that may suit you better depending on your profile.
5. PROOF OF FUNDS
You must show that you have enough funds to support yourself and your family members once you arrive in Canada unless you:
Are currently able to legally work in Canada, and
Have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada.
The amount of your proof of funds may vary dependeing on your family size:
Other factors that will be considered for your application will be:
6. ADAPTABILITY (how well will you settle in Canada)
These are several elements to be considered:
Your spouse or partner’s language level
Your past studies in Canada
Your spouse or partner’s past studies in Canada
Your past work in Canada
Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada
Arranged employment in Canada
Relatives in Canada
8. You must be ADMISSIBLE TO CANADA
9. You must plan to LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC
Keep in mind that these are the minimum requirement that you should meet in order to apply for this Category.
We know this can be an extenuating process and we are here to help you. If you have any questions or would like to know if you are eligible to apply Contact us to Evaluate your Opportunities and work on your profile under Express Entry. Your success is our success.