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Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is for Candidates who need to apply for Express Entry system for processing permanent resident applications. All the programs inside Express Entry will utilize Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank Candidates. Onarrive experts will make sure you met required points to apply Express Entry program.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Education
    A minimum of Canadian high school diploma or the equivalent in foreign education.
  • Language
    A minimum of CLB 7 on an approved English or French language test.
  • Financial Support
    Sufficient funds to support themselves and family members.

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirement score of minimum 67 out of 100 point’s grid system:

Criteria
Points
Age
12
Education
25
Language Proficiency
28
Work Experience
15
Arranged Employment
10
Adaptability
10
Minimum eligibility score
67

Language Test Equivalency charts

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General Test score equivalency chart

CLB Level
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – General Training Test score equivalency chart

CLB Level
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
10
8.5
7.5
8.5
7.5
9
7.0
7.0
8.0
7.5
8
6.5
6.5
7.5
6.5
7
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6
5.0
5.5
5.5
5.5
5
4.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
4
3.5
4.0
4.5
4.0

Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) Test score equivalency chart

CLB Level
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
10
263-700
393-450
316-360
393-450
9
248-262
371-392
298-315
371-392
8
233-247
349-370
280-297
349-370
7
207-232
310-348
249-279
310-348
6
181-206
271-309
217-248
271-309
5
151-180
226-270
181-216
226-270
4
121-150
181-225
145-180
181-225

Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)Test score equivalency

CLB Level
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
10 and above
549-699
16-20
549-699
16-20
9
524-548
14-15
523-548
14-15
8
499-523
12-13
503-522
12-13
7
453-498
10-11
458-502
10-11
6
406-452
7-9
398-457
7-9
5
375-405
6
369-397
6
4
342-374
4-5
331-368
4-5

FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions

CRS drops to 397 in surprise draw On May 20,2021 Canada held an unusual Express Entry draw. Eligible candidates only needed a score of 397 to get invitation from CEC class. During the coronavirus crisis, IRCC are focused to issue draws on PNP and CEC candidates.

For CRS 450+ the chances of getting Canada PR are good. However there are 2 pathways for you to get an ITA. The first way to wait for the CRS cut-off to be decreased. Another way is to get an invitation from PNP programs.

There are several pathways to increase your CRS score and get invitation.

  • Increase your Language Score
  • Increase your Work experience
  • Complete another qualification
  • Get a job offer in Canada
  • Add your spouse for adaptability points
  • Each Canadian province and territory have its own PNP requirements to meet their needs.

Each applicant will meet the requirement for different provinces, it will differ from person to person. The easiest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for any immigrant is to apply based on the area of expertise of the person applying for the stream.