The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) under the Express Entry arrangement allows individuals with specific qualifications to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Here are some key details:

Eligible Occupations: The FSWP encompasses 370 eligible occupations. Candidates must meet minimum entry criteria to be considered for the program.

Expression of Interest Profile: Eligible candidates start the process by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile into the Express Entry Pool.

Comprehensive Ranking arrangement (CRS): Within the pool, candidate profiles are evaluated and ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking arrangement (CRS).

Invitation to Apply (ITA): The highest-ranked candidates among those in the pool are invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

Application Timeline: Candidates who receive an ITA must complete and submit a full application for permanent residence within 60 days.

Qualification Criteria for Federal Skilled Worker:
To qualify as a Federal Skilled Worker, a candidate must meet specific requirements related to:

Education: Candidates should have suitable education credentials that align with Canadian standards.

Work Experience: Candidates must possess relevant work experience.

Age: Age criteria must be met.

Language Proficiency: Candidates need to demonstrate proficiency in either English or French, Canada's official languages.

Meeting these criteria makes candidates eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, allowing them to participate in the Express Entry arrangement for immigration to Canada. Qualified candidates selected under the Express Entry Immigration arrangement can apply for permanent residence in Canada.