Federal Skilled Worker Program

Are you thinking of migrating to the Canadian state? Have you been thinking of making the country of Canada your new home? If that is the case, you should definitely know about The Federal Skilled Worker Program which is offered by the government of the country. Never heard of it? If your answer is yes then this article is surely for you! It will thoroughly guide you on what this program is and how you should apply for it too!

What is the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

The Federal Skilled Worker Program is offered by the Canadian Government. Workers of this program are chosen on the basis of their education, work skills and experience, language skills and other factors as permanent residents of the country. These factors are the things which help the immigrants succeed in Canada.

What are the requirements to apply under this program?

The basic requirements to be fulfilled while applying for this program are:

·         Have been offered a job, or

·         Are eligible to work in the Canadian state

·         Have proof that you have enough money to be able to support yourself and the people dependent upon you after your arrival in Canada.

•          Possess full-time or at the very least 1 year of skilled work experience.
•          Meet the language requirements in French or English.
•          Possess the necessary post-secondary degree, certification or diploma.
•          Your plan should be to live outside Quebec.
•        You should have either a Skill Type 0, Skill Type A or Skill Type B in work experience as per the Canadian National Occupation Classification (NOC).

What is skilled worker class?

The people which are suitable in education, age, lingual abilities, experience of work and meet fund requirements and who are chosen under the Express Entry Immigration System for the application of permanent residence form the Federal Skilled Worker Class. To be qualified for admission to the Express Entry pool, you must meet the criteria of eligibility mentioned above.

Who can apply under this program?

If you meet the above listed eligibility points and can apply under the FSW category, you should be able to submit your profile to the Express Entry. It is an online application system designed for economic immigration procedures such as the FSW itself. If you are applying on your own, you are to be termed as the principal applicant. If you have a partner, either them or you can apply as principal applicant if you are married or are common in-law partners. The principal applicant should be the one who meets the eligibility requirements, has the most points in section factors and the comprehensive ranking system under the Express Entry pool.

What kind of jobs are included?

The jobs included and considered eligible under the Express Entry System are Legislators, different kinds of Service managers, Financial managers, Computer Managers, All kinds of Engineers, Police Officers, Librarians, Insurance managers and different kinds of assistants, all kinds of Technicians, different Craftsmen , Therapists, Judges, Coaches, Retail service supervisors, Athletes, Plumbers, Carpenters, Electricians, Operators, Fishing masters and fishermen, Mechanics, Cooks and Chefs, Jewelers and many more.