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Skilled migration · Canada · FSW

Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program lets skilled people with no Canadian experience enter the Express Entry pool. It is the usual starting point for professionals applying from India.

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Who it suits

Is FSW for you?

  • Professionals with skilled work experience outside Canada
  • People with a completed degree or diploma, assessed for Canada
  • Applicants with a strong English or French test result

The basics

What Canada looks for

  • At least one year of continuous skilled work (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) in the last ten years
  • Language test result of CLB 7 or higher in all four abilities
  • Completed education, assessed through an Educational Credential Assessment if it was outside Canada
  • A pass mark of 67 out of 100 on the selection grid
  • Proof of funds, unless you can legally work in Canada and hold a valid job offer

A summary of IRCC's published requirements. The full rules have more conditions, and they change.

How we help

How we help with FSW

  1. Step 1

    First

    We check your job code against what you actually do, before anything is filed

  2. Step 2

    Then

    We plan the order of language test, ECA and profile so nothing expires early

  3. Step 3

    Finally

    We tell you honestly if another route suits you better

Your case has details a web page cannot cover. A consultation tells you where you stand.

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FAQs

FSW questions

What is the FSW pass mark?
The FSW selection grid has a pass mark of 67 out of 100. Passing it only makes you eligible to enter the Express Entry pool. Your ranking in the pool is a separate CRS score.
Is FSW only for people outside Canada?
No, but it is designed for skilled workers with no Canadian experience. People who have worked in Canada often look at the Canadian Experience Class as well.
Do I need a job offer for FSW?
No. A job offer is not required, though it removes the proof-of-funds requirement if you can legally work in Canada.

Other routes

Compare with the other Canada routes

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