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
Can I know what will be minimum IELTS score required to qualify for fsw program,in manitoba,idf my score is completed from other option then low score like 5band passed or not tell me.
please I know what will be minimum IELTS score required to qualify for fsw program,in manitoba,idf my score is completed from other option then low score like 5band passed or not tell me.
please tell me what is the benefit of 15year experience in maintenance electrical field.my age is 37. i want to immigrate my family in canada with two chld.
what are the total score required in manitoba,quebec,where the minimum score in all over canada
how to arrange employment in canada.can any agency provide this service because all true
Hi, i am maria i have done my masters in Economics and having 3 & half year banking experience, my husband is major in pakistan army, we want to apply for canadian immigration with our two kids. I wanted to know that how can we apply for this. Waiting for your reply.
regards
i am a project engineer- electrical with 8 yrs exp. am i eligible for immigration?
Can you please let me know how do I do my credential assessment. Does each transcript cost 200 or total of 200 for all the transcripts.
sir i my nameis jagpreet singh
i have passed my senior secondry education ..this year
so how many bands i need to…apply for canada..
sir i my name is jagpreet singh
i have passed my senior secondry education ..this year
so how many bands i need to…apply for canada..
andi got 66% in commerce
hello.
I am a bachelor of chemical engineer ..and have 2 years work experience in industry as product development officer…and my husband is a diplomat and I would be very grateful if you let me know am I eligible for applying the immigration process of 2013..how can I do it…
regards
aesha
my Ielts is L-6.5;R-6;w-6.5;s-6.5.
should i count points for separate parts. Example for listening i will get 4;For reading i will get 4;Writing i will get 5;speaking i will get 5; Is it correct or not.
hi! my wife is applying for the federal skilled worker program. Do I (her spouse) also need to submit work related documents along with the application?
can i know the fast track list of federal skilled worker program?? and how much time will it take to complete te process
Hi
I am a Jeweller in UK Manchester and wish to move to Canada.
I have a job offer in Milton. My question is can I apply for a work
permit??
Respected
I want to apply for FSWP under skill level C under Major Group 15
which is low , semi skill category. What is the minimum CLB level
is required for it in IELTS. I have the following results
L= 6.0
R=5.5
W=5.0
S=7.0
OVER ALL= 6.0
Thank you in advance for helpfull information
Sir,,Can I know what will be minimum IELTS score required to qualify for PR system,
dear sir,
i have done Doctorate in chemistry. please tell me do i have any prospects.
regards
sir I would like to know if I give my IELTS on sept.2013 will I be able to file for FSW program .will it be too late?
Hi,
I want to send the FSW visa application to CIC. My current location is Mumbai (India).
Can you please tell me how should I submit the documents and the forms to CIC.
Regards
Varsha
Pls I got 5.5 as overall score in IELTS exam and I know the minimum score is 7 and I don’t have the financial strength to retake the exam. What other options do I have?
Pls I scored 5.5 as overall score in IELTS exam for canada permanent skilled worker and I don’t have the financial strength to retake the exam. Pls what other options do I have?
hlo sir….i am rohit from patiala,punjab,india…..i,ve done my graduation in 2013 in b.com nd get 54% in that…..nd 6 band in ielts…L-7,R-6.5,S-5.5,W-5.5…..so can i get admission in post graduation diploma course in any college of canada where this bands is accepted.nd should i get the visa ?and m i fullfill the requirements of canadian embassy for visa?
I got 9.5 band in ielts. What will happen now.? Immigration minister will come bathinda to give me visa or I hv to call punjab police….
Hi Sir/Madam,
I am internationally educated nurse came to Canada as a student on 2012 may and now working as an health care aide.I would like to know weather Registers nurses migration is still there and if so what should I do .As the PNP rules are changing frequently every where, people like me are getting into more trouble .So could you please email me weather I am eligible for federal migration so that I can work as a registered nurse ,as Canada has high demand for nurses .
Hi,
I have overall 6.5 band in IELTS. L-5.5, R-6.5, S-7, W-6. Is this score is enough of FSW migration? Moreover, I have 15Years study included 3 years privet diploma certificate and 9 years of experience in relevant field.. My profession in FSW list as industrial instrumentation. Is it adequate for immigration? If not, what shall be done for that? Please, provide a suggestion…
Hello
I have overall 6.5 band in IELTS. L-6.5, R-5.5, S-7, W-6. Is this score is enough of FSW migration? Moreover, I have 13Year experience in medical laboratory sciences.please advice
Respected ..
How many IELTS score required in Manitoba province program ??
In manitoba website minimum 4 band required so i shocked it because at least 5 band required ???
Thank you.
i have 25 backlogs and 61% in my b.tech i want to study in canada pg diploma courses guide me
Plz let me know IF 5 band in any section is allowed to apply for the FSWC,in others itsm ore than 6 band. plz answer…..(: