Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

Detailed information for this visa type in Canada.

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Entry: conditional

Stay: permanent_residence on approval

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Fee

varies CAD (Application fees and Right of Permanent Residence Fee apply; see IRCC)

Max stay

permanent_residence on approval

Validity

permanent_residence application process

Entry type

conditional

Extendable

not_applicable

Work allowed

yes (once PR is granted; applicants may hold temporary permits while PR processes)

Sponsorship required

Financial requirements

proof_of_funds (unless arranged employment in Canada)

Health insurance required

conditional

Path to permanent residency

yes

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

varies (Express Entry processing targets exist but depend on application completeness and IRCC workload)

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