The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is one of the three programs within the Express Entry System that an aspiring immigrant can apply under for permanent residence in Canada.
Candidates wishing to apply under the FSWP for immigration to Canada must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by creating their online Express Entry profile.
The selection factors for the FSWP are like those for Express Entry and includes the following criteria:
To be eligible for the FSWP, candidates must score at least 67 points in all the above criteria.
Apart from this, candidates must fulfil the following conditions to qualify for the FSWP:
Apart from this all applicants must meet the health and security requirements as indicated by the IRCC.
If a Canada immigration candidate meets the eligibility criteria and secures the required 67 points, they will be entered into the Express Entry pool.
Express Entry has a standard processing time of within six months.
The table below outlines the processing fees for the Federal Skilled Worker program:
Application |
CAD |
Fees for principal applicant ($550 processing fee + $490 right of permanent residence fee) |
$1,040 |
Fees for spouse or common-law partner ($550 processing fee + $490 right of permanent residence fee) |
$1,040 |
A dependent child of the principal applicant who is under 22 |
$150 per child |
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Through Express Entry which manages the applications for 3 economic immigration programs –
To increase your chances of being invited to apply for Canada PR – When in the Express Entry pool, lodge Expression of Interest [EOI] with provinces/territories that are part of the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP].
There is no educational requirement for FSTP.
Generally, proof of funds is needed when applying under FSWP or FSTP.
But, no proof of settlement funds is needed if the applicant –
Do note that both conditions must be met.
Occupations that come under FSTP all require Skill Type B as per the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification [NOC].
If eligible for FSTP, you can stay in any part of Canada except Quebec. The province of Quebec has its own selection process.
At the time of filling your profile, you will have to mention where you plan to live in Canada. But it is not mandatory to settle in that province/state.
Do note that if you are nominated by a province/territory through the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP], you must settle in the province/territory that has nominated you.