Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)

Eligibility Citeria

The FSWP of Express Entry is a popular Canada Immigration program designed by the government to provide permanent settlement option for people on the basis of their abilities and skills. It is a point based visa which requires you to earn or score at least 67 points to qualify based on age, education, work experience, language proficiency, etc. parameters.

1) Education:

• University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal- 25 points
• University degree at the Master’s level or equal –23 points
• University level entry-to-practice professional degree . Occupation related to the degree must  be:- NOC 2011 Skill Level A, an licensed by a provincial regulatory body (Degree must be secured in Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy) – 23 points
• Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years)-22 points
• Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal- 21 points
• Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal-19 points
• Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equal-15 points
• Canadian high school diploma, or equal-5 points

2) Experience:

• With 1 year Experience equal- 09 points
• With 2-3 years Experience equal- 11 points
• With 4-5 years Experience equal- 13 points
• Above 6 years Experience equal- 15 points