To be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, individuals must possess a minimum of one (1) year of paid full-time experience (or an equivalent amount of paid part-time work experience) in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) occupation within the past ten (10) years. This experience should fall under TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a comprehensive system developed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to organize and categorize occupations within the Canadian labor market. It consists of six (6) TEER categories, which help classify different job roles and responsibilities.
| TEER 0 | Management Occupations |
| TEER 1 | Occupations that usually require a university degree |
| TEER 2 | Occupations that usually require:
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| TEER 3 |
Occupations that usually require:
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| TEER 4 |
Occupations that usually require:
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| TEER 5 | Occupations that usually need short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
In order to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, applicants must have relevant work experience in TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.
For the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the work experience in TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 should involve performing actions outlined in the lead description and a significant portion of the duties specified in the Main Duties section of the NOC, including all essential duties.
Additionally, applicants must meet the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in either English or French for all four language abilities.
Once an individual meets the previously mentioned requirements, they will be evaluated by officials from Citizenship and Immigration Canada based on a set of selection criteria. In order to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the applicant must score a minimum of sixty-seven (67) points overall.
The selection criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker Class are as follows:
| 1. Education: | Maximum | 25 Points |
| 2. Official Languages: | Maximum | 28 Points |
| 3. Experience: | Maximum | 15 Points |
| 4. Arranged Employment: | Maximum | 10 Points |
| 5. Age: | Maximum | 12 Points |
| 6. Adaptability: | Maximum | 10 Points |
| TOTAL POINTS | Maximum | 100 Points |
| POINTS REQUIRED TO PASS: | 67 Points | |
A new system called Express Entry has been introduced by Citizenship and Immigration Canada for processing candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class for immigration to Canada. The Express Entry system comprises of two (2) steps:
To complete an Online Express Entry Profile and have the opportunity to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada, individuals must meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, or Canadian Experience Class.
Candidates will be required to fill out an Online Express Entry profile, which is a secure form that collects information about their skills, work experience, language ability, education, and other relevant details. This information will be used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to assess their eligibility for immigration.
Those who meet the criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada will be placed in a pool of candidates.
If a candidate does not have a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a nomination from a province or territory, they will need to register with Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) Job Bank. The Job Bank aims to connect Express Entry candidates with eligible employers in Canada.
Candidates are encouraged to promote themselves to employers through various methods such as job boards and recruiters
In most cases, employers will require a LMIA from ESDC if they are offering a job to a candidate. The LMIA process ensures that employers have made efforts to hire Canadians for available jobs. It is important to note that there is no government fee for LMIA applications that support only a Permanent Residence Application. However, government fees are applicable for LMIA applications that support a Work Permit Application.
Candidates in the pool will be ranked against each other using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a point-based system. The CRS will assess various factors in the candidates' profiles, including skills, work experience, language ability, education, and more.
Candidates can earn additional points if they have a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a nomination from a province or territory.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will regularly conduct draws from the Express Entry pool. During each draw, a predetermined number of candidates with the highest scores will be invited to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada. The specific instructions for each draw, including the date, number of candidates to be invited, and applicable immigration programs, will be posted on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
If the instructions for a draw do not specify which immigration program the candidates must be eligible for, the selection will be based on the CRS score.:
Once invited to apply, candidates will have sixty (60) days to submit an online Application for Permanent Residence.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada aims to process the majority of complete applications, including all necessary supporting documents, within six (6) months or less.
Candidates can remain in the pool for up to twelve (12) months. If they do not receive an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residence within twelve (12) months of submitting their Express Entry profile, they have the option to submit a new profile. As long as they still meet the eligibility criteria, they can re-enter the pool. This system helps prevent backlogs and ensures efficient processing times.
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