Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program Canada
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program Canada support helps skilled workers assess eligibility before creating an Express Entry profile.
Mirzoyan Immigration Services reviews work experience, language results, education, settlement funds and the separate 67-point selection record.
The service can continue through profile preparation and the invited permanent residence application, as set out in the written agreement.
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Who this service is for
Federal Skilled Worker support may fit candidates whose strongest qualifying work was gained outside Canada. It also helps candidates separate program eligibility from Express Entry ranking.
Skilled workers relying on foreign experience
You have paid skilled work, language results and education records. You need to identify the primary occupation and the qualifying work period before creating a profile.
Candidates comparing Express Entry programs
You may meet the Federal Skilled Worker requirements and another federal program. The program rules, profile answers and supporting evidence should be reviewed together.
Invited Federal Skilled Worker candidates
You received an invitation and need to reconcile work history, education, funds, civil records and profile declarations before filing.
What Federal Skilled Worker Application Support Includes
Federal Skilled Worker support separates entry to the program from ranking in the Express Entry pool and proof after an invitation.
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Assess program eligibility
Review skilled work, language, education, selection factors, settlement funds and admissibility information to assess whether the program may fit.
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Review NOC alignment
Compare actual duties with the selected National Occupational Classification description and the employer records supporting the claimed work.
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Confirm education and language evidence
Check Canadian credentials or the immigration educational credential assessment used for foreign education. Review the approved language results relied upon.
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Prepare or review the Express Entry profile
Cross-check work, education, language, family and immigration history against the records available before the profile is submitted or updated.
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Prepare the invited application
Organize proof for the eligibility and points claimed. Reconcile the profile answers with the permanent residence forms and supporting records.
After an invitation to apply, you have 60 days to submit the permanent residence application.
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Post-submission support
Review document requests or fairness concerns and prepare responses when that work is included in the written service agreement.
What Federal Skilled Worker Application Support Includes
Federal Skilled Worker support separates entry to the program from ranking in the Express Entry pool and proof after an invitation.
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Confirm education and language evidence
Check Canadian credentials or the immigration educational credential assessment used for foreign education. Review the approved language results relied upon.
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Post-submission support
Review document requests or fairness concerns and prepare responses when that work is included in the written service agreement.
Review NOC alignment
Compare actual duties with the selected National Occupational Classification description and the employer records supporting the claimed work.
Assess program eligibility
Review skilled work, language, education, selection factors, settlement funds and admissibility information to assess whether the program may fit.
Prepare or review the Express Entry profile
Cross-check work, education, language, family and immigration history against the records available before the profile is submitted or updated.
Prepare the invited application
Organize proof for the eligibility and points claimed. Reconcile the profile answers with the permanent residence forms and supporting records.
After an invitation to apply, you have 60 days to submit the permanent residence application.
Choose the support you need
Your stage determines whether the work begins with eligibility, the Express Entry profile or an invitation to apply.
FSW and Express Entry consultation
Discuss program fit, selection factors, CRS context and document concerns before creating a profile or responding to an invitation.
Profile or application representation
Initial Express Entry profile preparation is included in retained Federal Skilled Worker application support.
The agreement identifies invited-application preparation, client responsibilities and any follow-up.
Standalone profile or application reviews are separate services.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration Services for Federal Skilled Worker
You know who is responsible for your file and how the application will be reviewed.
One on One Advisory
Your questions go directly to Narek or Vahe, the licensed consultant handling your file. Every client communication is answered by one of them.
There is no intake team, assistant or call-routing system answering in their place.
Narek Mirzoyan · RCIC # R1005184
The Mirzoyan Methodology
Six review stages organize the work on your file:
Risk Diagnosis:
Identify eligibility concerns and the correct application category.
Evidence Mapping:
Connect the required facts with the records that support them.
Document Verification:
Check documents against the applicable instructions.
Consistency Audit:
Compare travel dates, status periods, tax details and form histories.
Submission:
Prepare the application for the permitted filing method.
IRCC Response Management:
Handle follow-up included in the written agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. Based in Toronto, we serve clients across Canada and abroad in English, Russian and Armenian.
Document issues we check before submission
The evidence must support the work, education, language and settlement facts entered in Express Entry. Read the Express Entry guide for broader system guidance.
Employer letters that list only a title
A job title alone does not show the work performed. Dates, hours, compensation and duties should align with the experience claimed.
Education records that do not match
Names, credential wording and assessment details should remain consistent across diplomas, transcripts, assessments and the Express Entry profile.
Profile and application differences
Work dates, family details, travel and immigration history should be reconciled before the invited application is filed. Material changes must be reported accurately.
Eligibility requirements at a glance
Federal Skilled Worker eligibility is assessed before Express Entry ranking.
Meeting the minimum requirements and the selection threshold does not guarantee an invitation.
| Requirement | Basic requirement | Record or check |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying work | At least one continuous year of paid work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 within the last ten years. | Use the same NOC as the primary occupation and support at least 1,560 hours with matching duties. |
| Language | At least CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French in all four first-language abilities. | Use an approved language test and check its validity at profile creation and permanent residence submission. |
| Education | A qualifying Canadian credential or assessed foreign education. | Foreign education requires an educational credential assessment for immigration purposes. |
| Selection factors | At least 67 out of 100 selection points. | This selection record is separate from the Comprehensive Ranking System used for invitations. |
| Settlement funds | Meet the applicable funds requirement unless an exemption applies. | The published exemption requires authorization to work in Canada and a valid job offer. |
| Admissibility and destination | Be admissible to Canada and plan to live outside Quebec. | Quebec selects its own skilled workers. |
The Canadian Experience Class uses different work-experience rules. Compare the programs before relying on one Express Entry program.
Federal Skilled Worker Fees and Processing Times
These are government charges in Canadian dollars. Professional fees, settlement funds and document costs are separate.
| Government fee | Amount (CAD) | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Principal applicant | $1,590 | Includes the permanent residence processing fee and right of permanent residence fee. |
| Spouse or partner | $1,590 | Includes the processing fee and right of permanent residence fee. |
| Dependent child | $270 per child | The right of permanent residence fee does not apply to dependent children. |
| Biometrics | $85 per person | If required. The maximum is $170 for two or more eligible family members applying at the same time. |
Government fees can change.
Confirm the amount on IRCC's fee list before payment.
Preparing documents, waiting for an invitation and processing the submitted application are separate periods.
Use IRCC's processing-time tool for the applicable category.
The written agreement confirms the application work, professional fee and responsibilities before preparation begins.
Government charges and third-party costs remain separate.
The service scope may begin with eligibility, profile preparation or an invited application.
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Federal Skilled Worker Help Across the GTA
Mirzoyan Immigration Services provides Federal Skilled Worker application support across the Greater Toronto Area, in person, online or by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Federal Skilled Worker the same as Express Entry?
Not exactly. Federal Skilled Worker is one immigration program. Express Entry is the online system IRCC uses to manage applications for FSW, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades.
Can foreign work experience count for FSW?
Yes. Federal Skilled Worker is designed for skilled workers who have foreign work experience and want to become permanent residents.
What language score do I need for FSW?
You must meet at least CLB 7 or NCLC 7 in all four language abilities and use an approved test.
Do I need a job offer to qualify?
A job offer is not mandatory for every Federal Skilled Worker applicant.
However, the published settlement-funds exemption requires both authorization to work in Canada and a valid job offer.
An offer alone does not satisfy that exemption.
How long does the process take?
Processing time depends on the application and IRCC's inventory.
Waiting for an invitation is separate from processing after a complete permanent residence application is submitted.
Check IRCC's live processing-time tool for the applicable category.
Last reviewed by Narek Mirzoyan, RCIC # R1005184 on May 20, 2026.
This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.
Individual circumstances and application requirements vary.
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