How does the initial consultation work?

During the initial consultation, a senior immigration adviser reviews your academic background, skilled employment history, language test benchmarks (IELTS/PTE), and personal objectives. We evaluate active statutory programs (such as Express Entry, PNP, or General Skilled Migration), calculate your preliminary points score, and provide an objective assessment of your eligibility.

What information should I prepare before my consultation?

To ensure an accurate evaluation, we recommend having your updated CV or résumé, copies of degree certificates, transcripts, any completed language test scorecards, and details of your immediate family members who would be accompanying you on the application.

How are consultancy fees and government fees handled?

We maintain complete fee transparency. Our professional advisory fees are billed on fixed milestone stages outlined in a formal retainer agreement. Mandatory government charges (such as Visa Application Charges, biometrics, and credential evaluation fees like WES or ACS) are clearly distinguished and paid directly to official statutory bodies or held in designated client accounts.

How long might the application process take?

Processing timeframes depend on the destination country, the specific visa subclass, and prevailing statutory quotas. Points-tested skilled pathways generally range between 6 to 14 months, while employer-sponsored work permits or visit visas can be completed within several weeks to months. We provide realistic estimated timeframes based on current gazetted embassy queues.

Can you help me compare immigration pathways?

Yes. Many candidates qualify for more than one destination. We offer multi-country comparative audits, evaluating your profile simultaneously against Canadian, Australian, and European criteria to highlight which jurisdiction offers the highest probability and fastest timeline.

What happens if my circumstances change during an application?

Changes in marital status, birth of a child, new employment promotions, or updated language test scores must be formally reported to the relevant immigration authority. Your assigned Senior Case Manager will advise on necessary statutory updates, evidentiary amendments, and procedural compliance.

How can I verify your qualifications or registration?

We actively encourage clients to verify credentials. Our advisory work is delivered in partnership with licensed Canadian RCICs registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and Australian Registered Migration Agents under MARA. You may request your adviser's license registration number and look it up directly on the regulator's public directory.

Does a consultation guarantee eligibility or approval?

No. In accordance with ethical legal standards and regulatory codes of conduct, no legitimate consultancy can guarantee a visa grant. Final visa approval rests entirely at the discretion of the destination government's immigration department. Our responsibility is to ensure your application is accurate, compliant, and prepared to the highest standard of legal scrutiny.

Canada · Permanent Residency

Federal Skilled Worker Program

The premier immigration pathway for international professionals and skilled workers with foreign work experience seeking Canadian permanent residency without requiring prior Canadian work.

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Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

The Federal Skilled Worker Program has welcomed hundreds of thousands of skilled professionals to Canada. It allows individuals with foreign professional experience to relocate directly as permanent residents.Applicants must meet minimum criteria in language proficiency, education, and continuous skilled work experience, scoring at least 67 points out of 100 on the initial selection grid before competing in the Express Entry pool.Once eligible, your profile is ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Profiles are considered in both general invitation rounds and targeted category selection draws.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

At least 1 continuous year (1,560 hours) of full-time, paid skilled work experience in the past 10 years (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3)
Minimum CLB 7 in all four abilities (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) in English or French
Completed secondary or post-secondary educational credential evaluated by a designated ECA organization
Score 67 or more points on the six selection factors: Education (up to 25), Language (up to 28), Experience (up to 15), Age (up to 12), Arranged Employment (up to 10), Adaptability (up to 10)
Proof of unencumbered settlement funds according to family size

Process

How the process works

Eligibility Assessment — Confirm 67/100 points on the FSWP selection grid.
Complete Language Test & ECA — Achieve CLB 7+ and obtain foreign credential evaluation.
Submit Express Entry Profile — Enter the pool and obtain your CRS score.
Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA) — Get selected in an IRCC invitation draw.
Lodge Complete Application — Submit online with all documentation within 60 days.
PR Visa & Landing — Receive COPR and migrate to Canada.

Documents

Documents you will typically need

Valid passport for all family members
Official language test results (IELTS General, CELPIP, or PTE Core)
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report
Reference letters from employers describing primary duties, weekly hours, and compensation
Official bank statements evidencing proof of settlement funds
Police clearance certificates and immigration medical results

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How does the 67-point grid differ from the CRS score?

The 67-point grid is a pass/fail eligibility threshold for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. You must score 67/100 to be allowed into the Express Entry pool. Once inside, you are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) out of 1,200 points, which determines who receives an ITA.

Official source: IRCC — Federal Skilled Worker Program. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

Ecosystem Architecture

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