Federal Skilled Worker Class

To be eligible for the FSW program, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Work Experience: You must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience (or an equivalent part-time experience) in a skilled occupation (NOC skill level 0, A or B) within the last 10 years.
2. Language Ability: You must prove your language proficiency in English or French through a language test approved by the Canadian government. You must score a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all four language abilities (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
3. Education: You must have a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign credential, and you must have a completed foreign credential assessment to prove that your education is equivalent to Canadian standards.
4. Adaptability: You must demonstrate that you are adaptable to Canadian society. Factors that may be considered include previous work or study experience in Canada, a job offer in Canada, a relative living in Canada, or proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages.
5. Age: You must be at least 18 years old when you apply.
6. Financial Stability: You must prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your dependents when you arrive in Canada. The minimum amount required depends on the number of dependents you have.