Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program

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Federal Skilled Worker Program is your pass to live, work, and settle in Canada. Check eligibility to see if this option is for you.

Program Details

Skilled workers are people who are chosen as permanent residents based on their ability to prosper in Canada. The federal skilled worker (FSW) applications are considered based on the factors set out below.

Work Experience :

At least 1 year of continuous and paid (full time or an equal amount in part time) work experience in a single occupation within the last 10 years at skill type 0 or skill levels A or B of 2011 NOC and have work experience in one of the eligible occupations or valid offer of employment.

Language:

You need to meet the minimum language levels and include the results of the language test from an agency approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) when you apply that shows you meet the minimum language requirement of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB).

Education:

You must have:

• A Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential AND/OR.

• A foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by CIC to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for a Canada Permanent Resident Visa, Canadian Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must:

•  Pass a minimum threshold of language ability for one of Canada’s two official languages (English/French)
•  Have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled occupation (National Occupational Classification skill lever 0, A or B);
• Prove that they earned a Canadian diploma or certificate, OR
• Have your foreign education assessed by an agency approved by CIC to show it is valid and equal to a completed Canadian credential.

Program Points

Six selection factors–Federal Skilled Workers

If you are eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker, we will assess you on a point system based on six selection factors.

Minimum Language Threshold:

As per the new selection criteria of FSWP, the applicants will have to meet the new minimum language threshold: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or Niveaux de compétence linguistic Canadiens (NCLC) 7 in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA):

Effective May 4, 2013, CIC has introduced an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for all Federal Skilled Worker Program Applicants. Applicants who have Canadian educational credentials do not need to get an ECA, unless they are also submitting a foreign educational credential in support of their application. The ECA process will help determine if the foreign educational credential is authentic and equivalent to a completed credential in Canada.

Funds Requirement for Canada Immigration Canada PR:

In addition to scoring at least 67 points ,applicants must have at least 1 year of continuous and paid (full time or an equal amount in part time) work experience in a single occupation within the last 10 years at skill type 0 or skill levels A or B of 2011 NOC and have work experience in one of the eligible occupations. They must show that they have enough money to support themselves and their dependants after arriving in Canada.

The funds needed to support the family is determined by the size of the family.

Application Processing Fee:

 Right of Permanent Residence Fee:

 Application Processing Fee:

Applications made under the Canada Immigration Canada PR Federal Skilled Worker category found not eligible according to the specified criteria, will be informed of the decision. The processing fee may or may not be refunded, as per the discretion of the immigration officer.

Right of Permanent Residence Fee:

The right of permanent residence fee should be paid if the application to immigrate as a skilled worker if approved. The fee must be paid before Citizenship and Immigration Canada issues the permanent resident visa. This fee is refundable if the applicant chooses to cancel the application or if he/she chooses not to use the visa.

In addition to the application fees the other fees applicable are for :

• Medical examination.
• A police clearance certificate, if it is required as part of the crime and security check and.
• Language testing, as required.

Process Time

Post application submission, process time is a minimum of 6 months.

Y-Axis Process

Our Full Service & Processing Includes:

• Documents Checklist.
• Complete Application Processing.
• Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing.
• Updates & Follow up to the Consulate.
• Airport Pickup*.
• Accommodation Assistance*.
• Relocation Orientation.
• Job Search Assistance*.

*These services are provided at an additional cost.

Why Choose Country Canada?

Population: 21 million (UN, 2008).

• Largest city: Ontario.
• Major languages: English and French.
• GNI per capita: 1.839 trillion USD (2012).

Largest Cities:

• Ontario (Toronto).
• Quebec (Quebec City).
• Nova Scotia (Halifax).
• New Brunswick (Fredericton).
• Manitoba (Winnipeg).
• British Columbia (Victoria).
• Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).
• Saskatchewan (Regina).
• Alberta (Edmonton).
• Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John’s).

Benefits to PR:

• Receives almost all social benefits that Canadian citizens are entitled to, including Canadian health care.
• Protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• They can live, work and study in any Canadian province or territory.
• To eventually apply for Canadian citizenship.

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• Our experience at having filed thousands of applications over the last 16 years has resulted in a strong & comprehensive case study database.
•  Y-AXIS also employs and works with regulated & accredited immigration lawyers in our own offices in London & Canada and partner offices in Australia and New Zealand.
• They are five countries that currently have a point based immigration programme. Point based immigration is a good option for those who want to work & settle overseas.
• There are a number of categories under which an applicant can file his/her application. You can either apply independently/a relative sponsor you/an overseas Employer sponsor you Or the country itself sponsor you. Applicants whose occupations are in demand usually get bonus points & faster processing. Each country has their specific list of occupations.

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