The Express Entry program is a platform developed by the Canadian Government to attract skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. There are many different types of programs that operate under Express Entry, such as:
– Federal Skilled Worker Program
– Federal Skilled Trades Program
– Canadian experience program
– Provincial nominee program
This article will learn about the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and its details.
1. What is the Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program?
Becoming a Canadian skilled worker or federal skilled worker is very beneficial. You can move permanently to Canada and become a permanent resident. After a few years, you can also apply for Canadian citizenship.
Because of all these benefits, many people want to immigrate to Canada and the country also needs skilled workers, so they developed the FSWP. This program invites the most qualified and experienced people to apply from around the world and meet the conditions for immigration.
Applicants must meet strict criteria and achieve the required score. They must also strive to get job offers in highly skilled positions so they can maintain their status. The process takes 6 months to 1 year to complete if you apply and is very competitive.
2. What are the requirements for the Canadian FSWP?
To qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, there are different sets of criteria you must meet, such as:
– Minimum selection criteria score;
– Demonstrate financial;
– Acceptance;
Minimum selection criteria score
These scores are based on a number of factors that are assigned different scores by the Government of Canada. To find out how many points you have scored, you must take the qualifying test on the Government of Canada website. This test will ask you a series of questions to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility criteria, such as questions about age, nationality, work experience, skills language, etc. The total score of the test is 100 and you must score 67 or higher to qualify. The following tables present the criteria and scores for each criterion so you can calculate them.
Demonstrate financial
In addition to achieving 67/100 points to qualify, you must also have enough money to pay for a stay in Canada of 3 to 6 months. You must prove this through submitting bank account statements.
Acceptance
You must also be approved for permanent residence in Canada. This means you must have a clear criminal record, not pose a threat to Canadian national security, and be a healthy individual.
Only if you meet all of the above criteria, you can apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
3. How to apply for the Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program?
If you have determined that you are qualified and you score 67 points or higher, the next step is to start the application process.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is not a direct application program. This means you will only apply to the Canadian Government and they will select the most qualified person to apply for permanent residence. The whole process takes from 6 months to 1 year and you have to do the following steps.
Supporting documents
Before compiling your application, you must have the following supporting documents:
– Valid passport or travel document;
– Foreign language test results (English or French);
– Educational certificate evaluation report
– Job offer letter from an employer in Canada (if you have one);
– Certificate from a competent authority to prove you have a clear criminal record;
– Health Certification;
– Proof that you have enough money to pay for your stay in Canada if you are invited to apply;
Submit your profile
Next, you must open an account on the Government of Canada website and start your FSWP profile. In the profile form, you will record your personal information and any details that can help you earn points. You will also submit supporting documents.
You have 60 days to submit your application from the date you started or you will have to start over. After submitting your application, you must wait for the selection time. In the meantime, you can submit additional supporting documents or documents that will help improve your score such as a new language proficiency test or a job offer letter if you receive it later.
Invite to apply
The Government of Canada will then evaluate all submitted applications against the CRS Calculator. If you are one of the highest ranked, you will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
You can accept the invitation or you can decline if the invitation is for the other program than the FSWP. If you decline the invitation, you have to start over with a new profile.
Apply for permanent residence
If you accept the invitation, the Government of Canada will send you the forms you must submit to apply for permanent residence. You will have to submit additional supporting documents as well as pay a fee.
After you submit the forms, documents and fees, the Canadian Government will assess you and if they accept your application, you can prepare and move to Canada. If they refuse, they will inform you of the reason and you can reapply.