Immigration programs available for Canada
How to apply for the Federal Skill Worker Program (1)
We will be discussing the Federal Skilled Worker Program which is the most popular program available for Canada Immigration.
The
purpose of applying through the Federal Skill Worker Program is to obtain
Permanent Residency in Canada. The FSWP is not a temporary Visa. Whoever gets
this is on his/her way to Citizenship. With a PR you will be able to get all
benefits of citizens in Canada including free basic and secondary education for
your children, Free health care, ability to come and go out of the country as
you wish, unrestricted work permit, etc.
The application process from start till
you get the PR stamp or Migrant Visa will take anywhere between 6-12 months.
That’s because Canada is very careful about who they give their PR status to.
That's also why you have to apply by yourself. They will check every single
document you submit and scrutinize your personality extensively before they
give this stamp. With the Migrant Visa, you become eligible for Canadian
Citizenship after 3 years of residing in the country and after meeting some
conditions but that’s a story for people who have already secured the PR.
For now, let’s focus on how to secure the PR first.
For now, let’s focus on how to secure the PR first.
For starters, If you do not have a post Secondary
certificate like B.sc, Masters, Ph.D., PGD, HND, etc. then this is not for you. If
you do not have any of these, be on the lookout for future newsletters, there
are some that do not need you to be a graduate of a tertiary institution.
That said, if you’re a graduate, that’s not the only criteria. Other Criteria are based on Education, Work Experience, Age, language ability, Adaptability and employment.
There are points attached to all these criteria listed above and you’re to score at least 67 points to know if you’re fit enough to enter the pool.
Here’s the breakdown.
That said, if you’re a graduate, that’s not the only criteria. Other Criteria are based on Education, Work Experience, Age, language ability, Adaptability and employment.
There are points attached to all these criteria listed above and you’re to score at least 67 points to know if you’re fit enough to enter the pool.
Here’s the breakdown.
1. Education
Points
Doctoral (PhD) degree - 25
Master's degree OR professional degree - 23
Two or more post-secondary credentials (one must be for a program of at least three years) - 22
Post-secondary credential of at least three years - 21
Post-secondary credential of two years - 19
Post-secondary credential of one year - 15
Secondary (high school) diploma – 52.
Doctoral (PhD) degree - 25
Master's degree OR professional degree - 23
Two or more post-secondary credentials (one must be for a program of at least three years) - 22
Post-secondary credential of at least three years - 21
Post-secondary credential of two years - 19
Post-secondary credential of one year - 15
Secondary (high school) diploma – 52.
2. Experience
(Max 15 points)
Your work experience must be within the last 10 years, paid work only.(volunteer work and internships don’t count), at NOC skill type/level 0, A or B, continuous, and at least 1 year (30 h/week), or an equal amount of part-time work experience (at least 15 h/week, so a maximum of 2 years).
Your work experience must be within the last 10 years, paid work only.(volunteer work and internships don’t count), at NOC skill type/level 0, A or B, continuous, and at least 1 year (30 h/week), or an equal amount of part-time work experience (at least 15 h/week, so a maximum of 2 years).
You
can accumulate work experience from two employers as long as your work was in
the same NOC.
Work Experience
At least 1 year - 9
2 to 3 years - 11
4 to 5 years - 13
6 years or more - 15
Age Points
Under 18 - 0
18 to 35 - 12
36 - 11
37 - 10
38 - 9
39 - 8
40 - 7
41 - 6
42 - 5
43 - 4
44 - 3
45 - 2
46 - 1
47 and older - 0
Work Experience
At least 1 year - 9
2 to 3 years - 11
4 to 5 years - 13
6 years or more - 15
Age Points
Under 18 - 0
18 to 35 - 12
36 - 11
37 - 10
38 - 9
39 - 8
40 - 7
41 - 6
42 - 5
43 - 4
44 - 3
45 - 2
46 - 1
47 and older - 0
3. Language
ability (Max 28 points)
First official language Speaking Listening Reading Writing
CLB9 or higher 6 6 6 6
CLB8 5 5 5 5
CLB7 4 4 4 4
Below CLB7 Not eligible
If you take a test for the second language, you can get 4 additional points if you have a score of at least CLB5 in each of the four language abilities. 4.
First official language Speaking Listening Reading Writing
CLB9 or higher 6 6 6 6
CLB8 5 5 5 5
CLB7 4 4 4 4
Below CLB7 Not eligible
If you take a test for the second language, you can get 4 additional points if you have a score of at least CLB5 in each of the four language abilities. 4.
4. Adaptability
(Max 10 points)
You can only earn a maximum of 10 points in this adaptability factor.
Adaptability Points
You can only earn a maximum of 10 points in this adaptability factor.
Adaptability Points
Spouse/partner
has CLB4 or higher in English or French (in writing, listening, speaking and
reading) 5
Principal
applicant studied in Canada (minimum two full-time years of study at the
secondary or post-secondary level) 5
Spouse/partner
studied in Canada (minimum two full-time years of study at the secondary or
post-secondary level) 5
Principal
applicant worked in Canada (minimum one year of full-time work in NOC skill
type/level 0, A or B) 10
Spouse/partner
worked in Canada (minimum one year of full-time work in NOC skill type/level 0,
A or B) 5
Principal
applicant has a valid job offer 5
Principal applicant or spouse/partner has an 18-year-old or
an older relative, permanent resident or Canadian citizen, living in Canada. The
relative can be a (i) parent, (ii) grandparent, (iii) child, (iv) grandchild,
(v) child of a parent (sibling), (vi) child of a grandparent (uncle or aunt),
(vii) the grandchild of a parent (nephew or niece). 5
5. Arranged
employment in Canada (Max 10 points)
You can get 10 points if you have a full-time job offer of
at least one year from a Canadian employer. The valid job offer has
to be for continuous, paid, full-time work that is not seasonal and in an
occupation listed as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the NOC.
You are to read through the point-based chart above. Then sum up the points that apply to you. For instance, if you’re a B.Sc holder, you have 21 points for education, if you have HND, then you have 22 points for education, Masters have 23 points, etc. If you are between 18-35 years of age, you have 12 points for age and so on. Use this scoring system to calculate your eligibility. If your total score is above 67, then you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool. Continue the application process. When calculating your score, you will be required to Write IELTS for this program, so if you understand only English, add 24 points and if you understand both English and French add 28 points to your calculation.
If you score above 67 points, it means you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool.
Then you should do your ECA, write your IELTS and Open an Express Entry Profile.
To evaluate your Certificate (ECA) you are to ask your school to send your transcript to WES (World Education Service). Then you are to send a copy of your actual certificate to WES as well. They will evaluate your transcript and certificate to be sure it’s up to the internationally accepted standard. This process lasts about 7 weeks after which they confirm that they have received both certificates and transcripts. This evaluation costs $220. I will also advise you to send them through a trackable courier service like DHL or FedEx so it gets there quickly and without stories. This will cost between $70 to $90.
You are to read through the point-based chart above. Then sum up the points that apply to you. For instance, if you’re a B.Sc holder, you have 21 points for education, if you have HND, then you have 22 points for education, Masters have 23 points, etc. If you are between 18-35 years of age, you have 12 points for age and so on. Use this scoring system to calculate your eligibility. If your total score is above 67, then you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool. Continue the application process. When calculating your score, you will be required to Write IELTS for this program, so if you understand only English, add 24 points and if you understand both English and French add 28 points to your calculation.
If you score above 67 points, it means you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool.
Then you should do your ECA, write your IELTS and Open an Express Entry Profile.
To evaluate your Certificate (ECA) you are to ask your school to send your transcript to WES (World Education Service). Then you are to send a copy of your actual certificate to WES as well. They will evaluate your transcript and certificate to be sure it’s up to the internationally accepted standard. This process lasts about 7 weeks after which they confirm that they have received both certificates and transcripts. This evaluation costs $220. I will also advise you to send them through a trackable courier service like DHL or FedEx so it gets there quickly and without stories. This will cost between $70 to $90.
Do not send your transcript yourself. Your school should
send it on your behalf. You’re not the first from your school doing it so your
school will most likely have a system for sending transcripts. Tip the officer
in charge if need be so they sort out your document fast.
You are to evaluate your highest degree, for instance, if you have a Master's degree, there’s no need to send your B.Sc or WAEC. It’s not necessary.
If you have a spouse that’s willing to relocate with you, they should have their certificate evaluated as well.
If you studied medicine, law, Pharmacy or Veterinary medicine, please do not use WES to evaluate your certificate. If you use WES, your degrees would be evaluated as BS.c and you will get points for BS.c which is not bad; However, There are specific bodies for your field that will evaluate your certificate as Masters so you get more points.
You are to evaluate your highest degree, for instance, if you have a Master's degree, there’s no need to send your B.Sc or WAEC. It’s not necessary.
If you have a spouse that’s willing to relocate with you, they should have their certificate evaluated as well.
If you studied medicine, law, Pharmacy or Veterinary medicine, please do not use WES to evaluate your certificate. If you use WES, your degrees would be evaluated as BS.c and you will get points for BS.c which is not bad; However, There are specific bodies for your field that will evaluate your certificate as Masters so you get more points.
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