Federal Skilled Worker Program

In order to immigrate to Canada and become a Canadian permanent resident, you will have to apply for immigration visa. There are various programs under which you can qualify for Canada immigration. It is also important to identity which one is suitable for your particular situation.
Objective behind Canadian immigration is to welcome skilled newcomers who will contribute to Canada’s growing economy.

As a skilled worker one can file their application through one of the programs.

1. Federal Skilled Worker
2. Quebec Skilled Worker 
3. Provincial Nomination Programs Skilled Worker

Federal Skilled Worker Program:

Federal Skilled Worker applications are assessed based on applicant’s ability to become economically established upon immigration in Canada.

In order to qualify for a Canada immigration visa, minimum requirements to come under the Federal Skilled Worker program are:

1.  Your work experience should be of at least one year continuous full time or an equal amount in part time.
2.  You should be a paid worker. Volunteer work and unpaid internships don’t count.
3.  You should come under NOC skill type 0, A and B.
4.  You must meet the minimum language level of Canadian Language Benchmark 7 and take a language test approved by CIC
5. You must have a Canadian secondary or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree.
6. You should provide an Educational Credential Assessment report from an agency approved by CIC.

Steps of the Canada Immigration Process for the Federal Skilled Worker are: First you need to make an expression of interest in immigrating to Canada by creating online express entry profile.

1. You can also approach Immigration & Visa Consultant who will provide you with all the information and help you out in the visa procedures.
2. Improve your profile and ranking under the comprehensive ranking system.You should have an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
3. You need to undergo complete medical checkup, provide security checks and submit e-application.
4. Your application will be reviewed by Canadian immigration visa officer.
5. You will have to request for passport and right of permanent resident fee.
6. Issuance of Canada immigration visa.

CIC assess federal skill worker applications based on six selection factors:

1. English and/or French skills
2. Education
3. Experience
4. Age
5. Arranged employment in Canada
6. adaptability

You must score 67 points out of 100 In order to qualify to migrate to Canada as a federal skilled worker.