Immigration to Canada
Federal Skilled Worker
Federal Skilled Worker.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is the oldest Canadian Economic Immigration Program, established in 1967 to help Canada attract foreign workers needed for the national economy to grow. This program is managed by the Express Entry system. The main requirement for this program is to have at least one year of continuous work experience in a skilled job.
The program also has its own points grid. To qualify for immigration through this program, you need to score at least 67 out of 100 points. The Federal Skilled Worker Program grants points based on the candidate’s age, language proficiency, work experience, education level, job offer, and adaptability factors. Jalili Law has hundreds of successful cases in this program! Contact us for more details!
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Federal Skilled Worker Applications for Clients in Mississauga and Across Ontario
Jalili Law Firm assists skilled workers in Mississauga and throughout Ontario in applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. We assess your points under the federal selection grid and help you present a complete, well-documented application.
FAQ - Commonly Asked Questions
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is Canada’s oldest economic immigration program, established in 1967, and is managed through the Express Entry system. Applicants generally need at least one year of continuous skilled work experience to qualify.
Candidates need to score at least 67 out of 100 points under the program’s grid, which awards points based on age, language proficiency, work experience, education, a valid job offer, and adaptability factors. Jalili Law Firm has hundreds of successful cases in this program.
The program awards points based on age, level of education, official language proficiency, skilled work experience, arranged employment, and adaptability factors such as a spouse’s education or prior Canadian work or study experience.
A job offer is not mandatory, but a valid, qualifying job offer can add additional points toward the 67-point threshold, improving a candidate’s overall eligibility and Express Entry ranking.
Yes. The Federal Skilled Worker Program is one of the three federal economic immigration programs managed through Express Entry, meaning eligible candidates enter the same pool and are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System.