About Express Entry Program
Federal Skilled Worker Program serves university graduates and professionals with foreign work experience seeking permanent residence through Express Entry. This program targets occupations across management, business, financial operations, natural and applied sciences, health professions, education, law, social services, and skilled trades classified under National Occupational Classification TEER levels zero through three. Applicants must demonstrate continuous full-time skilled employment for at least one year within the past ten years, alongside educational credentials equivalent to Canadian high school graduation or higher through designated assessment authorities.
The program requires meeting minimum eligibility through a sixty-seven-point assessment across core human capital factors before Comprehensive Ranking System scoring determines invitation to apply. Language proficiency remains critical, demanding Canadian Language Benchmark level seven or higher across all four abilities for maximum points allocation. Future Fly Services optimizes profiles by securing Educational Credential Assessments, coordinating language testing through preferred providers, and strategically timing submissions to align with category-based selection draws prioritizing healthcare professionals, science technology engineering mathematics specialists, and trade occupations throughout the immigration cycle.
Federal Skilled Worker Program Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Age – Applicants must be under 45 years at time of invitation to apply. Maximum Comprehensive Ranking System points awarded for ages 25 through 32, decreasing gradually to zero points at age 44. No age restriction applies after receiving invitation to apply.
- Skilled Work Experience – Minimum one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience within the last ten years in National Occupational Classification TEER zero, one, two, or three occupations. Maximum fifty-two Comprehensive Ranking System points available for eight or more years experience. Self-employment counts toward eligibility.
- Education – Canadian high school diploma equivalent or higher required. Bachelor’s degree earns twenty-three eligibility points and up to one hundred twenty Comprehensive Ranking System points. Educational Credential Assessment from World Education Services or designated authorities mandatory for foreign credentials.
- Language Proficiency – Canadian Language Benchmark level seven required in all four abilities for eligibility. International English Language Testing System General Training score of 6.0 bands each or Canadian Experience Language Proficiency Index Program level nine equals maximum Comprehensive Ranking System language points of one hundred thirty-six.
- Arranged Employment – Valid job offer from Canadian employer or current work permit employment adds fifty Comprehensive Ranking System points. Provincial Nominee Program nomination provides six hundred Comprehensive Ranking System points guarantee. Job offer must meet wage and duration requirements.
- Admissibility – Medical examination clearance and police certificates from all countries resided six months or longer since age eighteen required. Sufficient settlement funds proof mandatory unless legally working in Canada with valid work permit. No serious criminality admissible.
Step-by-Step Application Guide for FSWP
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility (67 Points Minimum) – Calculate your score across six selection factors: age, education, work experience, language proficiency, arranged employment, and adaptability. Achieve minimum sixty-seven points out of one hundred to qualify. Use Future Fly Services free eligibility tool or official Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada calculator.
Step 2: Gather Required Documents – Obtain language test results (International English Language Testing System General or Canadian Experience Language Proficiency Index Program), Educational Credential Assessment report from World Education Services, proof of funds bank statements, passport valid for application duration, and work reference letters detailing one year skilled experience.
Step 3: Create Express Entry Profile – Submit online profile through Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada portal with personal details, test results, and work history. Receive Comprehensive Ranking System score (typically four hundred fifty plus needed). Profile enters candidate pool ranked against global applicants.
Step 4: Receive Invitation to Apply – Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducts bi-weekly draws inviting top Comprehensive Ranking System scorers. Category-based draws prioritize healthcare, science technology engineering mathematics, and trades occupations. Invitation valid for sixty days.
Step 5: Submit Permanent Residence Application – Upload complete application package within sixty days including police certificates, medical examination results, passport photos, marriage/child documents, and settlement funds proof. Pay processing fees of Canadian dollars one thousand five hundred twenty-five for principal applicant.
Step 6: Complete Biometrics and Background Checks – Visit Visa Application Centre for fingerprints and photo. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducts security screening and medical admissibility review. Processing averages six months from submission date.
Step 7: Receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence – Upon approval, receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence document. Principal applicant travels to Canadian Port of Entry for landing procedures and permanent resident card issuance. Family members receive permanent resident visas for travel to Canada.
FSWP Fees & Processing Time 2026
| Application Type | Processing Time | Fees (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker (Single) | 6 months | 1,525 |
| Federal Skilled Worker (Couple) | 6 months | 2,535 |
| Each Additional Family Member | N/A | 1,010 |
| Permanent Resident Card | N/A | 50 |
| Biometrics (per person) | N/A | 85 |
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