This program has minimum requirements for skilled work experience, language ability and education. The candidate must meet all the minimum requirements to be eligible.

Candidates who meet the minimum criteria and qualify to be selected can be added to the pool of candidates and will be ranked according to various factors: Age, education, work experience, whether you have a valid job offer, English/French language skills (CLB 7/CLB 5) and adaptability (how well you are likely to settle in Canada).

According to this system, the highest-ranking candidate will be invited to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The entry in the pool of candidates does not guarantee that a candidate will receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Candidates invited will still have to meet the eligibility and admissibility under the Immigration Act of Canada (Immigration and Refugee Protection Act).

Similarly, candidates with an ITA (Invitation to Apply) will have 60 days to send the request to apply through 4 options as appropriate. Federal Skilled Worker / Federal Skilled Trade Program / Canadian Experience Class / Provincial Nominee Program.

Each process is divided in 3 steps: Preparation of the Application, Introduction of the Applicant’s file, and Evaluation of the Application by the Federal Government.

Once the application is approved, the applicant is requested to complete a medical examination and submit police certificates.