Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the long-awaited Federal Skilled Worker Program will be launched on May 4th 2013 (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today that the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will re-open on May 4 2013 with the new selection rules.
CIC closed the FSWP to new applications in July 2012, saying it needed time to reduce the program back-log and re-design the point system used to select immigrants to better meet Canada’s economic needs.
The re-launched FSWP will award more points for youth and English/French language proficiency, factors CIC says its body of research shows contribute to economic success for immigrants.
FSW applicants will need to meet the Canadian Language Benchmark 7 standard for English proficiency to qualify for the program, which is the equivalent to scoring 6 on the IELTS, the most widely taken English language assessment test.
The new FSWP selection rules will also utilize an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) process that will be introduced with the program, which will award points for foreign educational credentials based on assessments of their equivalent value in Canada.
A list of organizations designated by Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney to do the assessments will be released in early 2013.
“For too long, too many immigrants to Canada have experienced underemployement and unemployment, and this has been detrimental to these newcomers and to the Canadian economy,” said Kenney.
“Our transformational changes to the FSWP will help ensure that skilled newcomers are able to contribute their skills fully to the economy as soon as possible. This is good for newcomers, good for the economy, and good for all Canadians.”
CIC also said that new FSWP applications will be processed in months, instead of years, owing to the work the department has done in reducing the existent backlog and limits the program will put in place in quantity of applications it will accept.
Federal Skilled Worker Program fact-sheet
- Maximum points awarded for a principal applicant’s proficiency in a first official language increased from 16 to 24 points, in proficiency in a second official language reduced from 8 to 4 points
- Maximum of 12 points awarded to applicants aged 19 to 35, with decreasing points awarded until age 46
- Maximum number of points awarded for foreign work experience reduced from 21 to 15
- Points awarded for spousal education replaced with a maximum of 4 points awarded for spousal language proficiency
- Maximum of 10 points awarded for Canadian work experience
- Points awarded for foreign education credentials to be determined by an assessment of the foreign credential’s equivalent value in Canada as assessed by an organization that is designated to provide credential assessment and authentication
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Can I know what will be minimum IELTS score required to qualify for fsw program,
i.e what are the minimum scores required for the year 2013?
1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing
waiting for your reply
prashant
The minimum IELTS score for each ability is 6 points.
Thanks for your reply! Sir, to get minimum 6 band in reading IELTS-GT how many questions should be correct out of 40 question? Thanking you! Please reply.
Sir, I forgot to mention one more point- in ielts-general reading to get minimun 6 band, corrects answers should be in between 23-28 or 28-30 ?
Listening 8 bands = 6 points
Speaking 7 bands = 6 points
Reading 7 bands = 6 points
Writing 7 bands = 6 points
Now you calculate what level of band could you require to complete your score.
Regards
Magsi
Please, I want to find out if the IELTS certificate submitted last two years for the immigration is still valid, since I was unable to make the passmark of 67 or do I have to do another one. I had another name on it but will be using a new name for my new application, will the result still be tentative. In the listening aspect of the exam, I had a band of 6.5. Please, what point is awarded for that. Thank you.
Language test results, including those of the IELTS, must not be more than two years old to be valid.
Hello CICS Immigration editor,
Thanks for your reply! I meant in L,R,W and Spking what is the minimum IELTS band score ( out of 9 ) required? Please let me know.
Thanking you!
with regards
prashant
Dear sir,
Good afternoon. may i want know that if i score like
Listening 7 bands
Speaking 6.5 bands
Reading 6.5 bands
Writing 6.5 bands
therefore ,what points i will achieved for federal skill coming 4th may?
Sorry but i am having a hard time calculating, i got an obs of 6.5. Writing 6.5, listening is 6. Reading and speaking is 7. What is my CLB? Thanks! I still intend to retake the exam for broader options but if this means enough for canada’s fsw, i would settle my papers for my application once the fswp reopens. Thanks
I am a MBA- HR and having HR work experience of 4 years 9 months. My overall Band score is 7.0 W 6.5 L 6.5 R 7.0 S 6.5, I am an Indian and looking to work in Canada. My spouse is Masters of Law and practicing independently as a taxation lawyer from 3 years. Can we apply Immigration under Skilled Workers category in May 2013.
Hi. I have a question. Why is it that the site for Manitoba does not open anymore? Did Manitoba stop thr immigration program? I am interested about the Family support stream for Manitoba but i cant locate the information / site about it. Kindly help me. Thanks.
Will there be any particular NOC category to apply for fswp after May 4, 2013? Or all are eligible?
Kindly confirm if -DENTIST- is going to be on the list of NOC for 2013 ( New Federal Skilled Worker Program).
Thank you.
Hello CIC,
What will be the type of IELTS exam needed for the skilled worker program under the professional level as a nurse. Is it an academic or general training? Thank you so much and hope you will reply…
Hi, to clarify, we are CICS, an immigration consulting firm, not CIC, which is Canada’s immigration department.
You need the general training exam.
please kindly clarify me about the noc list of occupation.will it accept the same old category of 2012 or change it? thanks
Hello,
I am from India, below is my IELTS score, appreciate, if one can update me on points.
L – 6.5
R – 5.0
S – 6.5
W – 6.0
Thanks.,
Maulik
Hello,
I just want to know about 2013 open categories for PR
Hi want to know what are the job categories for federal skilled workers program
What occupations are open to new applicants?
HELLO,
i WANT TO KNOW THAT I AM RUNNING IN 47 AND I HAVE MORE THAN 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE PURE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT . I HAVE 8-MEMBERS FAMILY . MY IELTS SCORE IS 5 OR 6 BAND AND I HAVE 40000 THOUSAND CANADIAN DOLLARS .JUST I WANT TO KNOW THAT I WILL BE QUALIFY OR NOT?
i want to know the number of points will i get if i have relatives in canada.
thank you
Hi,
I am 45 years old and I would to know how many points i will get.
Thanks,
6.0 Band score and above in IELTS is for higher skilled workers, but what about for the lower skilled workers, what band score should we get? I have some friends who’s been told that they only need a 5.0 band score(General Training Category in IELTS) for their application going to Manitoba. I am going to Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and i am wondering what band score(Also General Training Category) should i get for a lower skilled worker(waiter to be exact).
Hi,
As per the post, the new FSW will be launched on 4th May 2013.
Does it mean that – can I send my application in advance (e.g. a week) so that it is received at Canada on or after 4th May 2013?
Or Do I need to send my application only after 4th May 2013?
The reason for this is that it may take time for the application to reach to Canada from India, and I am afraid that the cap may get full by then.
Kindly reply.
Thank you very much.
Hi,
You will not be able to complete the application until the immigration department releases the application forms, which will not happen until May 4th 2013.
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Hi, I m from nepal. I had passed Msc in physics and now working as a lecturer for 4 years. Can I apply for FSW programme(in physics) if i scored minimum IELTS score 6 on each Band.
I would like to know if the english test from TOEFL is valid for the programm FSW 2013
Looking forward for your reply
Anja
My scores are Listening 6.5 , Reading 6.5 , Writing 7.0 ,Speaking 7.5 Overall i scored 7.0 Kindly advise if these scores are sufficient to apply for the 2013 Canadian FSW.
My IELTS scores are: Listening 7.0 , Reading 6.5 , Writing 6.0 ,Speaking 7.0 . Overall i scored 6.5 Kindly advise if these scores are sufficient to apply for the 2013 Canadian FSW.
My IELT scores are Listening 6.5 , Reading 6.5 , Writing 7.0 , Speaking 7.5 . My overall band score is 7.0 . Kindly advise if these scores are sufficient to apply for the 2013 Canadian FSW. I await your advice . Thank you.
hello host do i need to take ielts prior to application process or is it more practical to wait for the priority list?
I have completed MCA and five years of experience in IT Field. What are my chances to get a work permit in canada? What are the procedures to get a work permit in canada? Am i eligible to get a work permit without getting any employment offer?
Hi..
My maternal aunt is at canada, i want to know can i get any benefit of relative points…..
Hi, from where will we get the ECA done? will the agencies also be announced 4th May 2013? So as I understand, I get the ECA done, then on CIC website I do EOI check, if I get an email confirmation I send my complete application with documents to CIC. I am already a PR holder, trying to know for my sister who is a homeopath private practitioner. During my time, I only sent application, got an email with file number, then sent all documents with PCC, fund etc, got another confirmation, then did medical and got my VISA. will it be the same process this time? or after ECA and EOI check, we have to send all documents along with medical, IELTs, PCC etc at the same time.
Hello,
Since IELTS Academic is higher that the general, but I know they specified that they want the general. I have overall 7.5 in IELTS Academic will they accept it?
Secondly I am an Optometrist with 2 solid year of experience ,am 28 years old
will they accept my profession and the Academic IELTS
Please I will be waiting for your feedback
Kind regarsd
Hi,
CIC requires IELTS General results.
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I have completed my BCA and 1 year of experience. I am married and IELTS score is 5.5 bands , so ” I WANT TO KNOW THAT I WILL BE QUALIFY OR NOT FOR CANADIAN PNP PROGRAM? ” coming soon new Federal 4th may 2013 ?
Hi my husband is the main applicant will it be required from me to do the ilets exam as well?
Hi,
Kindly clarify as to when will the new noc list and assessing agency list be released?
Greetings!
Should construction manager apply for immigration as per new FSWP to be launch on 4th may , 2013. when a person enters into age of 36 years then he will got 11 or 12 points . what is processing time as per new norms.Please clarify my doubts.
Regards,
Dear Sir can you tell me what is the minimum scour of IELTS in new immigration. I am Associate Engineer in Electrical and i have 10 year experience in power electrician. If you tell me i will grateful to you
I am applying for FSWP and have all the forms ready, will those be changing? I also need to know if I can start working on the Credential Assesment to have it ready for May 4th. If so, what is the procedure to follow? Thank you for your time and assistance.
Dear sir,
Good afternoon. may i want know that if my score like:
Listening 6 bands
Speaking 6 bands
Reading 6bands
Writing 6 bands
therefore ,what points i will achieved within out of 24.
Good afternoon sir
I want to know about the list of the categories of fsw program
Best regards
Sunita
Hi CICS,
I have completed 1 year paid Co-op experience in my field in Canada
Will it be counted as a one year Canadian Experience for applying in FSW ?
Waiting for reply.
Respected sir,
I got following bands in ielts
Lis. – 6
Rea. – 6.
Spea. – 7
Writ. – 6.5
Is there any chance for me to apply under fsw programme in
Language proficiency
Sir, In ielts-general reading, to get minimum 6 band, how many correct answers
should be in between (answers) 23-28 or 28-30 out of 40 questions?
pls reply!
sir please i applied for the visa but did not meet up. I was given the refund but wants to reapply with the cash. i have not cashed the cheque. i do i go about it sir.
please any one help me actually i am finished in diploma and i have 14 years studying and 6 years of experience in plastic manufacturing company as a technician. and my age is 27 so what is my canada immigration points. and how much bandscore i need taken in ielts exam i can be eligible for canada immigration for permanent residency and i have someone question about spouse. how much points can claim for spouse. my wife is completed BSC NURSING
Hi,
I have got 5 band total in IELTS exam. Please advise if i am still able to do application through David Cohen as i have already applied for that. I have done business administration in marketing and finance and all the paper work required is matching.
What is the Minimun Score of IELTS in Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program?because we haved a application Thanks
good evening sir/madam i had score listening-6 bands
writing-5.5
speaking-5.5 reading – 5.5
can you tell me that i am eligible or not for apply to canada ?
My ielts score is
Listening- 8
Reading- 8.5
Writing- 7
Speaking- 6.5
Can u please tell me how many points i will get out of this score?
Thanks in advance…..
Hi,
My IELTS score are
Reading- 6.5
Writing- 7
Listening – 5.5
Speaking- 6.5
and overall I have scored 6.5 band.
I am 31 year old and completed my graduation in Bachelors of Commerce. I am working in bpo sector from past 7 year. Also, last year in June, I went to Canada for a month for business meetings.
Please advice me, if I am eligible to apply for Canadian PR visa. If not, then, which of the above categorie/s not matching and suggest me solution for that.
Also, how much money I must have to apply?
Thank you in advance.
Anil Kumar Kayastha
Hi, My score for ILETS are
L- 7.5 R- 6 W 6.5 S- 7
Please let me know if i qualify for the minimum requirement , If yes then does my husband compulsory need to write the exam as I am getting 0.5 less in reading. We are getting 69 points with overall calculcation. Do i still need to rewrite or my husband need to write the same. Please help me with these calculation.
How about nurses? When will you add nurse in your eligible occupations? Thank you
I’m a nurse and tried to lodge my papers three times but was previously denied because of the quota. Now, since the occupational list was modified, will i still be eligible? thanks.
pls what is your advice on list 6.0, read-5.0,wting6.5 speaking6.5 total band 6.0, advice from sir as per qualification thank
I am 31 yrs old, my working experience is more than 9 yrs, under in NOC 7231,My IELTS scores are: Listening 4.0 , Reading 4.5 , Writing 5.0 ,Speaking 4.0 . Overall i scored 4.5 Kindly advise if these scores are sufficient to apply for the 2013 Canadian FSW.
What if you are in Syria? it is too dangerous to go to Lebanon or Jordan to take the test. This is not fair. It discriminates against those in dangerous situations. The offices in Syria are closed.
What is a Syrian to do?
Hi.. please send me a message if you read this.. i am applying to a visa center which is Globalvisas for FSW. My IELTS would be on JUNE 2013 so do you think i could still make it? What i mean the requirements because of the delay. I cannot pass all my requirements this May. A piece of advice please. Thankyou.
hello mam/sir
i just wanna know that as I have 2 years and 7 month experience as a HR Executive in India, I will be able to get foreign work experience points i.e 15 points.
I am confuse about the points of my work experience.
Please guide me in this regard,if possible. I will feel obliged
thanks
with regards
ghumman
My current IELTS 2yrs was completed on 16-Apr 2013. My question is will CIC reject my application because the score is 2yrs and 19 days old?
Meanwhile i have registered for the 16-May IELTS test, but i’m afraid by the time results get in, i may be too late to make it within the quota…
Pls advise how i should proceed:
1. Send CIC my app packet with old score
2. Wait for new results and then send CIC complete app packet
3. Send CIC my app packet with old score and inform them that new score will be sent once i receive it
I am doing PhD in USA, and since my academic is still in english; do I still need the english language test for Canada skilled immigration
i want to know i have 3supplies in b.tech with 1year experience in networking ..
will i be eligible for applying for canadian pr..my ielts score are L-7,R-6.5,W-6.5,S-7..
dear sir my name is lakpa sherpa, i was worked at dubai for last 6 years
as a trailer driver. please let me know about ielts the score for driver.
hlo sir,
i narinderpal singh from india, i got overall 7bands in journel ilets, i have mechnical line…..after +2. I got 2year IT, I HAVE A EXPERIENCE FOR 2 YEARA…please tell me that i am eligible for point system………..
Hi I have done hotel managenent I have 2 yrs experence right now working as asupervisor so I eliginle for canadian pr
Waiting for reply
I got the following scores in IELTS;
Listening-6.5; Reading-5.0; Writing-6.0 and Speaking-7, am I qualify under Canadian Experience Class, and my NOC skill level is A.
Or is it possible for me to apply under New Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) classification as per May 04th 2013 updation. Please suggest.
sir
1. can i apply for pr in canadian experience class after 1 year working as cook?
2. can i bring my wife and child to canada in spouse permit?
3. when applying for pr ielts should be valid for how long ?
thank you
waiting for reply
anish
Hi,i have a question.
can i send results of 2 ielts exams for immigration to canada as skill worker?
can code 3111 , 3112 apply under new FSW 2013 ie speacilaist physiacns
I applied for PR to canada in dec 2007.Then applied again in may 2010 under FAST TRACK but got same file no. i.e.B052615091.I got score in ielts L5.5 R5.5 W6.0 S5.5. Can I apply under new rules with same ielts score.
Hi there,
We are on the process of taking the exam CRNE in Vancouver Canada,me and my husband are both nurses we noticed that CIC has removed our profession on your qualified list of skilled workers.
Do we need to go ahead with our exam or it’s just a waste of time? We live in UK for almost 13 yrs. now,can we apply directly in the hospital there without going through CIC? Thank you!!
My IELTS result is W 6, L 5, S 5.5, R 4.5, and I have a close relative with citizenship in Manitoba. I have more than 4 years work experience. Can I apply under new manitoba rules?
I had applied for FSW in september 2005 from new delhi, no descision has been taken on my case so far. I am aware that the candaian govt plans to scrap all cases prior to feb 2008 (but no descision on this yet)
1) Can I re-apply as per the new rules
2) At the time of application, should my IELTS not be more than 2 years old or 1 year old
Hi sir,
I am working as a medical sonologist in a hospital of redcrescent for last 1 year.My ielts band score is 6.can i apply for fwc?how long it will be open?Is there any number or limitations for the application?pls inform me.I m from Bangladesh.
Hi there,
I am doing PhD on full-time basis at a University in Canada. I want to apply for Canadian immigration under PhD stream. I am already enrolled in PhD program in Canada, do i still need to go through the ECA process for assessment of my previous foreign educational credentials?
Thanks.
I WROTE IELTS EXAM ON APRIL 2012 AND I HAVE AWARDED THE FOLLOWING SCORE
READING – 4.5
WRITING – 6.0
SPEAKING – 5.0
LISTENING – 6.0
MY OVERALL POINTS IS 5.5 . AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY PR NOW.. PLS REPLY SIR
THANKS & REGARDS
SWAMINATHAN THIYAGARAJAN
Hi
I have IELTS score General which I took on sept 25th 2010 and IELTS Academic on 11th December 2011.
Can I submit these inorder to start my processing for applying as Federal skilled worker and later can I submit the IELTS general results as I do not want to loose the chance to apply this year…
Please let me know
I done BCA, now i want to go canada for MBA. so how much band i have need
hello sir,
My consistent marks are as follows,
L-8,
W-6.5
R-6.5,
S-6.5
How much points can i get for this marks,as per new system rules.I am looking forward your reply.
Please let me know what it actually means by first come first basis.
1.Suppose if one seat is left, than who will be the successful candidate, one with 67 marks or 68 marks? Whether criteria is the file number or the marks?
2. If the selected candidate does not qualify for any reason or if he didn’t go due to any reason, will the same seat be filled by the next candidate. How this is informed to the new candidate. Are some candidates be given waitlist number?
dear sir i need ur help pl guide me i have applied or fswp in category of english language instructor and my application launched on oct 2010 every thing was ok but unortunately i received aletter from cic in june 2012 that he is not satisfied with my job experience of at least one year as language instructor when ever i have provide the 4 year working experience to them which is genuine.how can i prove my work experience and satisfy them is there any way to appeal against this decision ,i am sure they just avoiding to process my application because in the new noc my occupation has been deleted .but this is not fair the objection of cic is base less .pl suggest the way.thanks
if i from nigeria,which our offical languaga is english,can we apply or not
i hv HND in business Administration,but i hv much interest on the manitoba canada
hello sir,
I am currently working in Canada as a cook, got overall 5.5 band in ielts .
am i eligible for applying PR in fsw or not? if not then why?
thank you for your time
bharat
My friend is a nurse by profession who is working in the hospital. She is assigned as cardiology unit staff nurse handling ECG and 2D-ECHO (Ultrasound) for more than 5 years. She would like to apply for the FSWP category 3214 Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists.
She would like to know if she would be qualified for this category to apply?
No, since nurses are not on the list.
Hi,
I have a question.
I have 6 years work experience of code 2282 which is user support technician in noc2011
I want to know if I get 15 point for this work experience or my work experience must be in management group?
thanks alot
Sir,
I am 42 years old , i working in laboratory Assistant in chemical Engineering Department i passed M.Sc in 1995, i have 8 years experiment in Industry and 9 Years exp in laboratory Assistant , what is status in PR in canada.
Sir,
Are Electrical Engineers are in the new NOC list of 2013 ?
I had done my Post Graduate and English course in “UK” do I need IELTS for FSW program. Also having IELTS result which was done in 2010 holding 6 band.
I want to know, total FSW applications received by CIC in 2013. i am Civil engineer and want submit my application. so kindly do let me know that how i can check the received application information.
Thanks in Advance
Siva.