Move to Canada as a Skilled Professional
Immigrate to Canada Through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Are you a skilled professional with work experience outside Canada looking to make Canada your new home? The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is a primary pathway to permanent residency through Canada’s Express Entry system.
At Mannz Canada Immigration, our team of Certified Canadian Immigration Consultants (CCIC) helps skilled workers from around the world apply confidently under FSWP by assessing eligibility, improving CRS scores, and managing complete Express Entry profiles.
What Is the Federal Skilled Worker Program?
The FSWP is part of the Express Entry system and is designed for individuals with foreign skilled work experience who want to become permanent residents of Canada.
It uses a points-based selection grid and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to evaluate candidates based on factors like education, language proficiency, and work experience.
Minimum Requirements to Apply:
To be eligible under the FSWP, you must:
- Have at least one year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work experience in the last 10 years in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 job
- Demonstrate language proficiency in English or French (CLB 7 minimum)
- Hold a foreign educational credential equivalent to a Canadian diploma/degree (ECA required)
- Score at least 67 points out of 100 on the FSW selection grid
- Prove adequate settlement funds (unless you have a valid job offer in Canada)
Our consultants will help you verify these requirements and provide recommendations to increase your competitiveness.
Selection Grid Factors (Out of 100 Points):
- Education
- Language Proficiency (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF)
- Work Experience
- Age
- Job Offer (optional but adds points)
- Adaptability (spouse’s skills, Canadian education, relatives in Canada, etc.)
Why Apply Under FSWP?
- Apply directly from outside Canada
- Get fast-track processing via Express Entry (often under 6 months)
- No job offer required (though it helps boost your score)
- Pathway to permanent residency and eventually Canadian citizenship
- Opportunity to bring your spouse and children with you
Why Choose Mannz Canada Immigration?
Our licensed team helps skilled workers:
- Assess and improve their FSW points
- Complete their Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- Prepare a strong Express Entry profile
- Increase CRS scores for better ranking
- Apply strategically for PNPs to boost chances of receiving an ITA
- Submit complete PR applications after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
We support clients around the world with customized strategies and immigration success stories.