Federal Skilled Worker Program
EXPRESS ENTRY — FSWP
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FOR
Skilled workers with foreign work experience
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REQUIREMENTS
- At least 1 year of continuous full-time work experience in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)
- Meet minimum language requirement (English/French)
- Education: Minimum high school; higher education increases points
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CRS POINTS
Based on age, education, work experience, language, and other factors
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BEST FOR
Applicants with strong foreign work experience and higher education
Federal Skilled Trades Program
EXPRESS ENTRY — FSTP
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FOR
Skilled trades workers (e.g., electricians, plumbers, chefs, welders)
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REQUIREMENTS
- Meet language requirements (lower than FSWP)
- Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade
- Valid job offer in Canada or certificate of qualification from a Canadian province
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CRS POINTS
Awarded for age, work experience, language ability, and job offer or provincial certification
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BEST FOR
Applicants in designated trade occupations
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
EXPRESS ENTRY — CEC
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FOR
Applicants with at least 1 year of Canadian work experience
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must have experience in NOC 0, A, or B occupations
- Meet language requirements
- No formal education requirement, but CRS points increase with educational credentials
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CRS POINTS
Heavily weighted for Canadian work experience
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BEST FOR
International students who studied and worked in Canada, or temporary foreign workers with Canadian work experience
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – Express Entry Streams
PNP — EXPRESS ENTRY
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OVERVIEW
Some provinces nominate candidates through the Express Entry system.
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BONUS CRS POINTS
Provincial nomination provides +600 CRS points, significantly increasing the chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
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REQUIREMENTS
- Job offer or in-demand occupation
- Connection to the province through study, work experience, or family ties
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POPULAR PROVINCES
- Ontario
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
