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🇨🇦 Federal Skilled Worker Program

For skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently. Uses a points-based system assessing language, education, work experience, age, and adaptability.

Stay Duration
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Job Offer Required
No
Work Rights
Yes (unrestricted)
Who Can Apply
All nationalities
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Eligibility requirements

be in 1 of these TEER categories: 0, 1, 2, or 3 • have the same NOC as the job you want to use for your immigration application (called your primary occupation)

Age requirements

No age restriction (age affects FSW points: maximum points at 18-35)

Income requirements

No minimum; points-based

Financial requirements

Settlement funds required (same IRCC table as Express Entry): CAD 13,757 for 1 person, CAD 17,127 for 2, CAD 21,055 for 3, CAD 25,564 for 4 persons. Not required if you hold a valid job offer or are currently working in Canada with authorisation. Funds must be accessible and transferable.

Family provisions

Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

Fees & costs

Main applicantCAD 1,365
Additional adultCAD 1,365
Child (under 18)CAD 230

Frequently asked questions

What is the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

For skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently. Uses a points-based system assessing language, education, work experience, age, and adaptability.

Who is eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

be in 1 of these TEER categories: 0, 1, 2, or 3 • have the same NOC as the job you want to use for your immigration application (called your primary occupation)

How much does the Federal Skilled Worker Program cost?

The main applicant fee is CAD 1,365. Additional adults cost CAD 1365 and children CAD 230.

What work rights does the Federal Skilled Worker Program give?

Yes (unrestricted)

Can I bring my family on the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

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