Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)

The Federal Skilled Worker Program is a government immigration pathway under Express Entry designed to attract skilled workers to Canada. It provides a route to permanent residence for eligible applicants with work experience, language ability, and educational credentials. The program emphasizes points-based selection and may award additional points for provincial nomination or an existing job offer.

Permanent residence in Canada through Express Entry; access to public health care; eligibility for public education for children; rights and freedoms under Canadian law.

Open to international applicants who want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry and who meet language, education, and work experience criteria.

Prepare language and credential assessments, create an IRCC account, enter the Express Entry pool, receive an invitation to apply (ITA), and submit required documents online within the specified timelines.