To be considered for the FSWP, candidates must meet stringent eligibility criteria across several key areas:
It must pertain to the same NOC category as the applicant’s intended occupation in Canada.
It should have been acquired within the last ten years.
The work must be paid, with wages or commissions (volunteer work and unpaid internships are excluded).
A minimum of one continuous year of full-time work, or 1,560 hours total, is required. This can be achieved through various employment arrangements:
Proficiency in English or French is crucial for economic success in Canada. Applicants must:
Take approved language tests covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Achieve the minimum score required in all four language abilities.
Ensure the test results are valid (not older than two years) at the time of application and entered into the Express Entry profile.
Applicants must demonstrate financial stability through proof of funds, ensuring they can support themselves and their dependents upon arrival in Canada. This requirement is waived if the applicant is currently working in Canada or has a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.
Candidates must be legally admissible to Canada and intend to reside outside the province of Quebec. The province of Quebec selects its own skilled workers under different criteria. Candidates indicate their intended place of residence but are not bound to settle in that location.
Through the FSWP, Canada aims to attract skilled individuals who are likely to make significant contributions to the economy and integrate smoothly into Canadian society, bolstering Canada’s workforce and supporting demographic and economic growth.
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