Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker
Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker
- All Economic Class programs are designed to bring immigrants to Canada who can establish themselves economically in the country. The Federal Skilled Worker program is part of the Economic Class and this is managed by the Express Entry program. Approximate processing times are currently 6 months once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received.
Skilled Work Experience:
- Have professional work experience of at least one continuous year of full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment listed in the National Occupational Classification (O, A or B) in the last 10 years. OR Qualify for Arranged Employment In Canada with a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer along with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or without an LMIA if you are exempt.
Language ability
- Meet the minimum language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)7
Education
- A Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential AND/OR a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by IRCC to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.
Proof of funds
Residence in Canada
- Must intend to live outside of the province of Quebec.
You must also score a minimum of 67 points under the following IRCC selection factors in order to be eligible to apply:
