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Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program is a permanent visa for individuals looking to relocate to Canada to live and work. In order to qualify for a Federal skilled worker Visa, applicants need to have work experience in an occupation which falls under skill level A, B, or O under the Canadian NOC code system, hold at least a secondary qualification,s and can demonstrate good English language abilities.
Alliance Visas Express Entry Package includes a visa, Employment & Accommodation assistance.
The visa is points-based. Applicants are awarded points for the following attributes:
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree or PhD + 17 years of full-time study = Maximum points
- Two or more bachelor’s degrees + 15 years full-time study
- Three-year diploma, trade certificate, or apprenticeship + 15 years full-time study
- Bachelor’s degree + 14 years full-time study
- Two-year diploma, trade certificate, or apprenticeship + 14 years full-time Study
- One year bachelor’s degree + 13 years full-time study
- One-year diploma, trade certificate, or apprenticeship + 13 years full-time study
- One year diploma, trade certificate, or apprenticeship + 12 years full-time study
- High school graduation = Minimum points
Language
You can claim points for your English and French language abilities. Points will be awarded for the score you achieve in-
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
Work experience
Applicants can claim points for work experience under the Federal Skilled Worker Visa program as follows.
Work experience must be-
- At least one year, continuous, and paid (full-time or the equivalent in part-time), AND
- Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations) or Skill Level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) list, AND
- It should be within the last 10 years.
Age
Points are awarded to applicants between the ages of 17 and 49 years.
Pre-arranged Employment
Applicants can claim points if they have arranged employment in Canada
Adaptability
Points can be claimed under adaptability for the following-
Factors used to evaluate this can be:
- Partner’s or spouse’s education.
- Relatives of yourself or your spouse/partner who are settled in Canada.
Dependents
Dependents are entitled to get a dependent visa along with the main applicant; they are able to work, and children are able to attend schools.
Visa Duration
The Federal Skilled Worker Visa is a permanent residence, and applicants can apply to become a Canadian citizen after completing qualifying years.
Health and character
Applicants and dependents will need to pass Canada’s health and character requirements.
Maintenance funds
Applicants will need to show the following amount of money in their bank accounts.
| Number of Family Members | Funds Required (in Canadian dollars) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $11,824 |
| 2 | $14,720 |
| 3 | $18,097 |
| 4 | $21,971 |
| 5 | $24,920 |
| 6 | $28,105 |
| 7 or more | $31,291 |
At Alliance Visas, we are able to advise and assist to secure your Federal Skilled Worker Visa for you. Give us a call today or Fill assessment now to find out more