The maximum number of applications that will be accepted has increased significantly from last
years program. The new overall cap/maximum for the eligible occupations stream will be
25,000. Last year, the cap was 5,000 total. These applications are the last to be accepted under
the current program before the new Express Entry program launches in early 2015.
There is also a limit to how many applications can be approved per occupation. The new FSW
program will accept a maximum of 1,000 applications per occupation, more than tripling last
years 300 per occupation. To determine if the cap has been reached for your occupation,
consult this list.
Applicants applying under the Eligible Occupation Stream do not require a Canadian job offer.
In order to apply under the Eligible Occupation Stream, applicants will need to have the
equivalent of at least one year of full-time work experience in an eligible occupation. The list is
below with National Occupation Classification (NOC) number on the left.
1. NOC 0013 Senior managers financial, communications and other business services
2. NOC 0015 Senior managers trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
3. NOC 0111 Financial managers
16. NOC 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
30. NOC 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
32. NOC 2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
42. NOC 3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
43. NOC 3215 Medical radiation technologists
The FSW program will still use a points-based system and give points based on age, education,
work experience, language proficiency and adaptability. Applicants need to obtain at least 67
points, have at least one year of skilled work experience in an Eligible Occupation and
demonstrate an intermediate (Canadian Language Benchmark 7) proficiency in English or
French.
In order to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, an applicant must meet one of the
threshold eligibility requirements, to find out if you qualify, take our FREE online
assessment: https://www.canadianimmigration.net/assessment-form.html
If you are a student in Canada and graduating before August 2014, apply for a permanent
residence scholarship.
All Canadian immigration applications under the Federal Skilled Worker program are assessed
against six selection factors. In order to be eligible for processing, applications must meet the 67
point threshold requirement.
Education
Maximum 25 Points.
CIC will assign points on the basis of an educational credential assessment by a CIC designated
organization. This will outline the Canadian equivalent to the foreign educational credential.
Doctoral Level 25
Secondary School 5
Language Proficiency
All applicants must submit, with their application, results from a language test designated by
CIC. For the English language CIC will accept IELTS results, for French Language CIC will
accept TEF results. Points will be calculated based on the applicants ability to: listen, speak,
read & write.
IELTS Scores 7 8 7 7
IELTS Scores 6 6 6 6
Proficiency 1 1 1 1
IELTS Scores
5 5 4 5
Work Experience
Maximum 15 points.
Points will be awarded for the number of years worked full time (which is defined as 37.5 hours
per week, or the equivalent amount in part time work) in a paid position. In addition, only work
in a managerial, professional or skilled occupation will count for points.
Work Experience Po
1 year
2-3 years 1
4-5 years 1
6+ years 1
Age
Maximum 12 Points.
Applicants between the ages of 18 and 35 receive maximum points (12) for age. For every year
above 35 years of age, the applicant loses 1 point. The applicant will receive one point at 46
years of age and zero points if they are 47 years of age or older. Applicants below the age of 18
recieve 0 points.
An applicant can be awarded a maximum of 10 points under Arranged Employment. For more
information, click here.
Adaptability
Maximum 10 Points.
Previous Work In Canada for at least 1 year at an NOC classified occupation level 0, A, or B
will earn an applicant 10 points
Or a combination of
Previous study in Canada: 5 points will be awarded if the applicant, or accompanying spouse,
has completed a program of full-time study of at least two years in Canada.
Previous work in Canada (accompanying spouse):5 points will be awarded for a minimum of
one year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit.
Relatives in Canada (18 years or over): 5 points will be awarded if the applicant or
accompanying spouse has a relative who is 18 years or over residing in Canada and is a
Canadian citizen or permanent resident. In order to qualify for the points the relative must be a
parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, child of a parent, sibling, child of a grandparent, aunt or
uncle, or grandchild of a parent, niece or nephew.
Arranged Employment: 5 points will be awarded
Accompanying Spouse/Partners Official Language (CLB/NCLC 4): 5 points will be awarded
[IELTS = 4.0 (Speaking), 4.5 (Listening), 3.5 (Reading), 4.0 (Writing)]
Points can only be counted for each category once. Points can be claimed from each category for
either the applicant or their spouse or common law partner, but not for both.
To find out if you qualify for this program, complete the form above.
Estimated processing times for Canadian immigration applications submitted under the Federal
Skilled Worker category on or after June 26th, 2010 are currently not available. However our
office anticipates that applications submitted after June 26th, 2010 will be processed in
approximately 6-12 months.
Police Certificates and Clearances Police certificates and clearances are required from every
country in which the applicant, or his/her family, has lived in for a period of 6 months since the
age of 18. For instructions on how to apply for a police certificate, click here. If there are any
entries on your Police Certificates we recommend booking a free consultation as any and all
entries on your record should be addressed in a legal opinion letter, whether or not they render
you criminally inadmissible to Canada, please fill out the form above.
Proof of Funds Under the Federal Skilled Worker program an applicant must demonstrate
sufficient funds to enable him/her to settle in Canada. The funds must be readily transferable to
Canada and not be accompanied by debts or other obligations. Applicants that have Arranged
Employment need not provide proof of funds.
1 $11,824
2 $14,720
3 $18,097
4 $21,971
5 $24,920
6 $28,105
7 or more $31,291
NOTE: The above funds required table is valid for the 2014 year.
Government Fees The principal applicant and spouse, or common-law partner, must provide
full payment of government processing fees ($550 CAD). Accompanying dependants will only
be required to pay reduced processing fees ($150 CAD).
Arranged Employment: This option is only available to applicants who are already working in
Canada on a valid work permit in a skilled occupation.
the temporary work permit must be valid both when application is filed and when the visa is
issued; AND
the applicant must have received an offer of full time, permanent employment, contingent upon
a successful application for Canadian permanent residency under the Federal Skilled Worker
program.
Arranged Employment Opinion: This option is available to those who are not yet working in
Canada, or who have been offered permanent, full-time employment in a position other than the
one they currently have authorization to perform in Canada. Essentially the Arranged
Employment Opinion is an application process by which Service Canada verifies that the full-
time, permanent job is legitimate. This application necessarily requires the cooperation of the
Canadian employer making the job offer. The offer of employment is valid if the prospective
employer:
has made an offer to hire the applicant on a full-time, permanent basis, contingent upon a
successful application for Canadian permanent residency under the Federal Skilled Worker
program; AND
has obtained a positive Arranged Employment Opinion from Employment and Social
Development Canada (ESDC)
If you have received a job offer from a Canadian employer, there may be many Canadian
permanent residency programs available to you, please fill out the form above to find out more.
Please note that as part of the Jobs, Groowth, and Long-Term Prosperity act, effective June 29th
2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will no longer process Federal Skilled Worker
applications that were submitted before February 27th 2008 in an attempt to curb the programs
substantial processing backlog.
Basic eligibility >> A federal Skilled Workers application will only be processed if you have a
minimum of one years paid work experience in either one occupation, over 10 years prior to
your application, at skill type 0 or skill level A or B of the 2011 edition of the Canadian National
Occupational Classification (NOC)
and: