Federal Skilled Worker Program

This is a long form text are The Federal Skilled Worker program is managed by the Express Entry program. More about the Federal Skilled Worker Program requirements:   

• Have professional work experience of at least one continuous year of full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment listed in the National Occupational Classification (O, A or B) in the last 10 years. 
• A Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential  AND/OR a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by CIC to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential. 
• Have enough money to support themselves and his/her family for six months after arrival in Canada. 
• Score a minimum of 67 points under the following scheme:   

Education                         25 points                      Years of study and diploma or degree obtained   

Language                         28 points                      Level of English or French ( IELTS or TEF )  

Experience                       15 points                      Years of professional work experience  

Age                                    12 points                      Age of the principal applicant  

Arranged employment   10 points                      If you have a valid job offer  

Adaptability                      10 points                     Adaptability to Canada