Under the Express Entry method, the Federal Skilled Worker Program is a faster way to get into Canada. Under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), applicants make profiles that are kept track of.
Canada knows that skilled workers from other countries are important to the growth and progress of its economy.
People who meet the Express Entry standards for immigration can be a big part of Canada’s growing workforce and may be able to stay there permanently.
The goal of the Skilled Worker Immigration Program is to help people who are good at one type of job or another and can live well in Canada. People have a chance to be picked to move to the country through these parts.
Even so, getting permanent residency in Canada through the Skilled Worker Immigration Program is not a walk in the park. It is a long and difficult process that takes dedication.
You should first find out if you are eligible to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry and if you meet certain requirements.
The Criteria for Selection for The Federal Skilled Worker Program
Under the Federal Skilled Workers Immigration (FSWI) Express Entry method, the Canadian government gives candidates points and compares them to others who have applied in a similar way, using what we can call the Comprehensive Ranking Method (CRS) factor or criterion.
Under CRS guidelines, people get points based on how well they meet certain selection criteria. Some of these parts could be:
The Age of the Candidate:
During the processing stage, candidates are given a score based on their age. No points are given to candidates under the age of 18, and the most a person can get for Age is 12 points if they are between 18 and 35 years old.
Educational Level of the Candidate:
Your schooling and certificates will also be one of the most important factors. Here, the most you can have is 25.
Language Proficiency:
A candidate’s ability to talk, read, write, and understand either or both of Canada’s legal languages will be evaluated and given points. A person can get up to 28 points based on the language requirements.
Your Work Experience:
The work experience section is rated based on how long a candidate has worked or had experience in Canada. The highest possible score here is 15. This is for people who have at least one year of experience.
Job Offer and Family Link in Canada:
If you’ve been given a real job offer in Canada and your adaptability (how well you can adjust to the changes in Canada), or if you already have a family you can stay with in Canada.
The 100-point grid is used to decide if you can join the Federal Skilled Worker Program based on these different factors. You’ll be on the right track if you get good points from these six things, which depend on how well you do.
Minimum Requirement For Federal Skilled Worker Program:
To be a Federal Skilled Worker in the Express Entry Pool, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Have worked full-time and consistently for a year, or done something similar in a part-time job, in one of 347 qualifying jobs listed in the National Occupational Classification system within the last 10 years;
- Your job experience and skills must fit into one of three categories in the National Occupational Classification system: Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades).
- Get enough points in the government skilled worker point matrix, which is made up of six main selection criteria. The current pass mark is 67 points.
- Have passed a language test from a recognized third party and shown some level of English or French language ability based on the Canadian Language Benchmark of 7.
- Have the right amount of payment money and proof (Proof of Fund);
- Pass a security check on your past and a medical exam.
Under Express Entry, Federal Skilled Workers in one of 347 eligible occupations who meet the minimum entry requirements send a declaration of interest profile to the Express Entry Pool.
A Comprehensive Ranking System is used to sort the details of the people in the pool. The candidate with the highest score will be invited to apply for a permanent arrangement.
Those who accept this offer must submit a complete application within 60 days.
Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
The NOC is a list of all the jobs in the Canadian labor market. It is used to classify jobs in the Canadian industry and for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It talks about the jobs, what they do, what skills and abilities they need, and where they work.
You will need to find the “NOC code” for each job you want to add to your Express Entry page. Find your NOC to get the best information for each of your old jobs. Save this information, because you’ll need it again.
You can get points for this experience if the description and list of major duties match what you did at your job(s).
Already Got a job in Canada (up to 10 points)
You can get points if a Canadian company is willing to hire you for at least a year. Before you can apply to come to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker, you need to have a job offer.
By the way, a valid job offer must be a continuous, paid, full-time work (at least 30 hours per week) that is not seasonal for at least one year in an industry listed as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the NOC.
If you can do the job they offer you, you will be able to get a license or certification in Canada (if the job is controlled there).
For a real job offer to be worth 10 points, one of these other things must also be true.
Situation A:
- You are currently working in Canada with a work permit, and all of the following are true:
- When you apply for a permanent resident visa and it is given to you, your work permit is still good.
- You can also work in Canada without a work permit when your visa is given to you.
- You were given a work permit because Employment and Social Development Canada gave you a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for a job that was named in the NOC under skill type 0 or skill level A or B.
- Your work permit lists the company for which you work.
- That company has given you a real job offer based on how skilled you are.
Situation B:
You work in Canada in a job that doesn’t need an LMIA because one of the following is true:
- You work under an international deal, like the North American Free Trade deal, or
- You have a significant skill needed by the Canadian Government, or
- You work under an agreement between the federal government and the provinces.
You also have to meet all of the following:
- Your work permit is good both when you apply and when your permanent resident visa is issued (or you can work in Canada without a permit when your permanent resident visa is issued).
- Your present employer has made you a good job offer because you are a skilled worker.
- Right now, you are working for the company listed on your work permit.
- You’ve worked full-time or part-time for that company for at least a year, either continuously or the equivalent.
Situation 3:
All of the following must be true:
You don’t have a work permit or don’t plan to work in Canada before you get a permanent resident visa.
A company creates a LMIA specifically for you.
Based on the LMIA and the fact that you are accepted as a skilled worker, that company has made you a valid job offer.
Situation 4:
All of the following must be true:
You have a current work permit, or you are allowed to work in Canada without a work permit.
You are currently working in Canada in a job that doesn’t need an LMIA, but it’s not because of an international agreement, a federal-provincial deal, or a big gain to Canada.
A company other than the one you work for now: has an LMIA; has made you a valid job offer based on the LMIA and the fact that you are accepted as a skilled worker; and is willing to hire you.
LMIAs and work offers that are real
You can’t get an LMIA on your own; your company has to do it for you.
Employment and Social Development Canada will only confirm valid job offers for jobs listed in skill type 0 or skill level A or B of the NOC.
Ability to change / Your Adaptability (up to 10 points)
You and your husband or common-law partner who will move to Canada with you can get points for being able to adapt to new situations.
You and your partner can get up to 10 points by mixing any of the following things. These factors show how likely it is that you and your spouse will do well in Canada.
