Federal Skilled Worker Visa
Overview: Your skills could be your ticket to a fresh start in Canada. This visa is for talented professionals ready to work, live, and grow in a vibrant, welcoming country. If you meet the requirements, the Express Entry system makes the process faster and smoother.
The Federal Skilled Worker visa is designed for individuals who have the qualifications, skills or experience to fill Canada’s skill shortage.
Requirements
- Have recognized educational qualifications
- Have eligible work experience in a skilled occupation in one of the eligible lists of occupations (O – managerial, A – professional or B – technical and skilled trades occupations under the Canadian NOC list)
- of at least one year in the same occupation
- continuous and paid (full-time or equivalent part-time).
- within the last 10 years
- Meet minimum language requirements (English or French)
- Show proof of sufficient funds for arrival
- Not fall under a category of inadmissibility (e.g. character, health, security risks)
Sufficient points under selections criteria based on:
- English and/or French ability
- education and work experience
- agency arranged employment in Canada
- adaptability (partner’s study. partner’s language ability, presence of relatives etc.)
- Acquisition of a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Nomination.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Nomination adds a whopping number of points (i.e. 600) to your CRS score
Successful applicants will obtain Canadian permanent residence entitling them to live and work in Canada.
Take Away Points
💼 Move to Canada with your skills
🌎 Work anywhere in the country
📄 Simple points-based application
🏡 Bring your family along
🚀 Start a new life in months