Skilled workers (federal) - Last Update

The skilled worker applications (federal) are evaluated based on the applicant's ability to settle in Canada and contribute to its economy.

Since 1 January 2015, applications under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (federal) are processed through the immigrant selection system for Canada Express Entry . Eligible applicants under the category of federal skilled workers must first make a declaration of interest in immigrating to Canada in creating an online express entry profile.

To qualify for immigration to Canada and get your visa for permanent residence under the category of federal skilled workers, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must have accumulated at least one continuous year of work in paid full-time or equivalent paid during the last 10 years in a specialized profession (level 0, A or B in the National Occupational Classification) or
• You must qualify for arranged employment with an impact study on the positive labor market and with a permanent job offer from a Canadian employer; or
• You must have completed a PhD in Canada, or have completed at least two years of study for a doctoral program in a recognized institution in Canada.
• In addition, all applicants must have a minimum level on language skills in one of Canada's two official languages, English or French.

Applicants under the category of federal skilled workers have a total of 67 points based on the selection criteria established by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Those listed below are factoring selection: 

1. Education: Candidates can be Awarded up to 25 points for your formal education.
   
   
2. Language Skills : Candidates can be Awarded up to 28 points total (24 -first official language , 4 - second official language) .
   
   
3. Work Experience : Under this factor , candidates can be up to 15 points Awarded for some paid , skilled work experience That They Have Acquired in the last 10 years , They must aim Attain at least a score of 9 points in order to Qualify .
   
   
4. Age: Candidates can be Awarded up to 12 points based on Their age at the time of Applying .
   
   
5. Arranged Employment : Candidates can be Awarded up to 10 points if They Have Arranged employment in Canada That meets some requirements.
   
   
6. Adaptability : Candidates can be Awarded up to 10 points for a number of factoring That show That They Are adaptable to moving to Canada.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and points, you must establish proof that you have sufficient funds to meet your needs and those of your family when you arrive in Canada. Finally, you and the dependents accompanying you have to pass medical exams and get your security clearance to finalize your immigration process.

Note that items recognized by the skilled worker selection system may not reflect the chances of success to settle in Canada . Therefore, Citizenship and Immigration Canada officers are allowed to use an alternative method of assessing an application . The concept of " alternative assessment" enables an immigration officer to conduct its own assessment as to the applicant's ability to successfully establish in Canada. This method allows the immigration officer to accept or refuse an application regardless of the number of points obtained .