{"id":301,"date":"2019-03-11T10:58:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T16:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cig-ab.ca\/?page_id=301"},"modified":"2019-03-28T11:11:08","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T17:11:08","slug":"federal-skilled-worker-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cig-ab.ca\/immigrate-to-canada\/express-entry\/federal-skilled-worker-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Skilled Worker Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) is one of three options available to foreign workers that wish to immigrate to Canada through the Express Entry System.<\/p>\n

The program is open to individuals that wish to live in Canada as a permanent resident and is based on their ability to succeed economically within the country. To be considered for Express Entry through the FSW program, an individual must demonstrate that they have skilled work experience in one of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) job groups including management, professional jobs, or technology and skilled trades.<\/p>\n

Who is Eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?<\/h2>\n

To be considered for the FSW Program, you must meet specific eligibility requirements. The requirements that the Canadian government mandates that you meet include the following:<\/p>\n