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Federal Skilled Worker

All Economic Class programs are designed to attract immigrants to Canada who can contribute to and establish themselves economically within the country.

The Federal Skilled Worker program is a category within the Economic Class, managed through the Express Entry system. Once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received, the processing time is typically around 6 months.

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the program requirements.
​Federal Skilled Worker program requirements:

  • You must have at least one year of continuous full-time paid work experience, or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment, in a profession listed under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels O, A, or B within the last 10 years. Alternatively, you may qualify for Arranged Employment in Canada with a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer, accompanied by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or without an LMIA if you are exempt.
  • A Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential, and/or a foreign educational credential, along with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an IRCC-approved agency to verify that it is equivalent to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.
  • Achieve the minimum language score of CLB 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark, or its equivalent.
  • Have sufficient settlement funds to support yourself and your family for six months after arriving in Canada.

You must also score a minimum of 67 points under the following IRCC selection factors in order to be eligible to apply:

Selection Factor Scoring Table
SELECTION FACTOR SCORING AND CRITERIA
Factor Max Points Criteria Determination
Education 25 points Years of study and diploma or degree obtained
Language 28 points Level of English or French (IELTS or TEF)
Experience 15 points Years of professional work experience
Age 12 points Age of the principal applicant
Arranged Employment 10 points Having a valid job offer
Adaptability 10 points Points for several factors that could help the applicant adapt to Canadian life

Final Criteria before getting Permanent Residence:

Once selected from the Express entry Pool and awarded with an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates and their dependents must also undergo medical examinations and obtain security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.