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Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program
Federal Skilled Worker applications are assessed based on an applicant’s ability to become economically established upon immigration to Canada.
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications are processed through the Express Entry immigration selection system for immigration to Canada.
Candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Class must first make an expression of interest in immigrating to Canada by creating an online Express Entry profile.
Find out if you qualify for a Canadian immigration program.
On November 1, 2018, the Government of Canada announced its Multi-Year Immigration Plan for 2018 to 2021.
Eligibility Criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker program
Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must obtain at least 67 points based on immigration selection factors outlined by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.
Federal Skilled Worker Selection Factors
Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must obtain at least 67 points based on immigration selection factors outlined by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.
Federal Skilled Worker Selection Factors
The Federal Skilled Worker selection factors are listed below. Click on each factor for more information:
| Factors | Points |
| Education | Up to 25 points |
| Language Skills | Up to 28 points |
| Work Experience | Up to 15 points |
| Age | Up to 12 points |
| Arranged Employment | Up to 10 points |
Once it has been determined that a candidate meets the eligibility requirements, he or she must show that he or she has sufficient settlement funds to support him or herself and any dependents after his or her arrival in Canada. Finally, candidates and their dependents must also undergo medical examinations and obtain security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.
Federal Skilled Worker Program processing times, processing fees, and application process
Processing Times |
| Federal Skilled Worker Processing Times vary from one Canadian Immigration Visa office to another. |
Processing Fees |
| Federal Skilled Worker Government Processing Fees can vary with exchange rates and are subject to change. |
Application Process |
| Learn more about how the application process works so that you can know what to expect from the very first step to the moment you land in Canada as a Permanent Resident. You can also learn more information about the Federal Skilled Worker Program in our Federal Skilled Workers FAQ. |
Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration |
| If you intend to reside in Montreal or in another city in the province of Quebec, please click to learn more about the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. |
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