The Federal Skilled Worker Program aim to attract immigrants to Canada who possess the economic capacity to establish themselves successfully in the country.

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Operated through the Express Entry program, the Federal Skilled Worker program falls under the Economic Class. All Express Entry programs, including this one, are highly competitive, utilizing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates. To qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker program, candidates must meet specific minimum requirements related to their years of experience, education level, age, and proficiency in either English or French.

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Eligibility for application is contingent on meeting the program's requirements, which include six selection factors with a minimum score of 67 points.

​Language skills (maximum 28 points).

​Candidates must undertake an approved language test to demonstrate proficiency, achieving a minimum level of CLB 7 or NCLC 7 in all four language areas for one official language. ​​

​​For the second official language, a minimum level of CLB 5 or NCLC 5 in all four language areas is required.

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Education (maximum 25 points).

Completion of Canadian secondary education (high school) or possession of a diploma, certificate, or credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Foreign educational credentials must undergo an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) by an IRCC-approved agency to demonstrate equivalence to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.

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Work experience (maximum 15 points).

A minimum of one continuous year of full-time paid work experience (at least 30 hours per week or an equivalent amount of part-time work) in the last 10 years at skill type 0, or skill levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification.

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Age (maximum 12 points).

Points are allocated based on age, with the maximum score of 12 points for individuals aged between 18-35, and no points for individuals aged 47 and older.

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Arranged employment in Canada (maximum 10 points).

Full-time paid work for a minimum of one year, not seasonal, with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

LIMA or without LMIA if exempt, falling under skill type 0 or skill level A or B of the NOC.​​ 

 

Adaptability (maximum 10 points).  

Points are awarded for various factors, including language proficiency of spouse or common-law partner, education in Canada, past work experience in Canada, and relatives in Canada.

Once selected from the Express Entry Pool and issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates and their dependents must undergo medical examinations and obtain security clearance.

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Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

This segment focuses on the processing of permanent residence applications submitted by candidates under the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC).

The FSTC designates individuals who fulfill the following criteria.

Possess qualifications in a skilled trade.

Can attain permanent residency based on their potential for economic establishment in Canada.

Intend to reside in a province other than Quebec.

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To qualify for entry into Canada through the Federal Skilled Trades Program, applicants must satisfy the minimum requirements, including.

Holding valid job offers for continuous, paid, full-time employment (at least 30 hours a week) from up to two Canadian employers for a minimum of one year OR a certificate of qualification* from a provincial or territorial body.

Providing evidence of basic language proficiency from a designated language testing organization, meeting the minimum threshold set by IRCC — Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, CLB 4 for reading and writing.

Accumulating 2 years of full-time work experience (or an equivalent amount of part-time work) in the skilled trade within the five years preceding the application.

Demonstrating the skills, experience, and performance of essential duties associated with the occupation.

Admissibility to Canada is a crucial consideration.

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Skilled work experience eligible for the FSTP encompasses various categories in the National Occupational Classification (NOC), including.

Major Group 72: industrial, electrical, and construction trades.

Major Group 73: maintenance and equipment operation trades.

Major Group 82: supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production.

Major Group 92: processing, manufacturing, and utilities supervisors and central control operators.

Minor Group 632: chefs and cooks.

Minor Group 633: butchers and bakers.

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Trade certification in Canada is subject to provincial jurisdiction, with each province determining regulated professions and establishing applicable regulatory bodies.

Notably, not all trades are regulated uniformly across provinces, necessitating a mandatory offer of employment where regulation is absent.

Upon selection from the Express Entry Pool, candidates receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

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The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a permanent resident category designed for individuals possessing skilled work experience in Canada. This pathway caters to temporary foreign workers and foreign graduates with qualifying Canadian work experience and is administered through the Express Entry program.

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CEC eligibility criteria include.

Accumulation of at least one year of full-time skilled or technical work experience in Canada within the last 3 years (self-employment or work undertaken while being a full-time student does not qualify).

Occupying a position classified under NOC skill level 0, A, or B.

Attaining language proficiency of CLB 7 or CLB 5 (depending on the job level).

Commitment to work and reside outside of Quebec.

Upon being selected from the Express Entry pool and receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), applicants and their dependents are required to undergo medical examinations and security clearances.