Federal skilled worker
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): This program asks for minimum requirements in
1. Skilled work experience: It means you’ve worked in 1 of these National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups:
- Managerial jobs (skill type 0)
- Professional jobs (skill level A)
- Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill level B)
2. Language ability You must take approved language tests in English or French for writing, reading, listening and speaking. You need to get a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all 4 abilities.
3. Education: If you have education in Canada, you must have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution.
If you have foreign education, you must have a completed credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration purposes, from a designated organization showing that your education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution.
You must meet all the minimum requirements to be eligible. If you meet all the minimum requirements, then your application will be assessed based on:
- Education
- Age
- Whether you have a valid job offer
- Work experience
- Adaptability (how well you’re likely to settle here)
- English and/or French language skills
Currently there is a 100-point grid system which is used to assess eligibility in this program. You earn points in each of the above 6 factors. The current pass mark is 67 points.
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