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FSW

Federal Skilled Worker Program

The main federal economic immigration stream for skilled workers with foreign work experience, assessed on the points-based FSW selection grid before entering the Express Entry pool.

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Avg. ITA → FD

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Eligibility requirements

Typically 6–8 months from ITA to final decision

Real applicant timelines

FSWoutlandOttawa

  1. Invitation to Apply

  2. Medical Exam Passed

  3. Acknowledgment of Receipt

  4. Biometrics Instruction Letter

  5. Biometrics Submitted

FSWoutlandOntario

  1. Invitation to Apply

  2. Acknowledgment of Receipt

  3. Biometrics Submitted

FSWoutlandontario

  1. Invitation to Apply

  2. Acknowledgment of Receipt

  3. Biometrics Submitted