federal skilled worker

Immigrating to Canada with the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Express Entry draws have resumed for all programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). These draws mean that candidates from outside of Canada will now be invited to apply for permanent residency.

By Edana Robitaille

How to immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Potential immigrants to Canada have over 100 different economic class immigration programs that they can use to get status as a permanent resident. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was established in 1967 and has proven to be one of the most popular options for skilled workers looking to call Canada their home.

By Edana Robitaille

How to immigrate through Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program

Between its launch in 1967 and the start of the pandemic, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was the main immigration pathway for skilled workers to come to Canada. Following a temporary pause that has been in place since December 2020, Express Entry invitation rounds for FSWP candidates are set to resume in July. Also, […]

By Shelby Thevenot

Express Entry Draw: 557 PNP candidates receive ITAs

Canada invited 557 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on July 22, 2020.

By Alexandra Miekus

Express Entry draw 145: Canada invites PNP candidates with CRS 692

Express Entry candidates invited in the April 29 draw were required to have a provincial nomination.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada continues to issue Express Entry invitations through regular draws, invites 606 candidates

The Government of Canada has invited 606 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held April 9. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score for this invitation round decreased by 22 points from the previous Provincial Nominee Program draw held March 18.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada invites 668 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence

The Government of Canada has released the details of this week’s Express Entry draw, inviting 668 candidates to apply for permanent residence.

By Alexandra Miekus

Despite coronavirus, Canada needs immigrants

Last week Canada announced its 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis was escalating.

By Kareem El-Assal

Five Years Later: Is Canada’s Express Entry immigration system living up to expectations?

The launch of the Express Entry system in January 2015 marked a significant departure from Canada’s previous approach to managing applications to its main Economic Class immigration programs.

By Kareem El-Assal