Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

Foreign nationals who apply for permanent residence in the FSW class are assessed according to a “selection grid” of a number of eligibility criteria including education, language, experience, age, and other qualifications needed to contribute to the Canadian labour market.

These criteria may seem similar to the criteria in the pre-application phase under Express Entry, but the points are assessed by a visa officer and awarded for specific factors as set out in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations in sections 78 to 83.

The pass mark of 67 out of 100 points is the current minimum required.