One of our readers, Subhadip, shared valuable information for all of those who wish to work in Canada and potentially work in US after you get PR under TN Visa. It is great piece of information. Thanks to Subhadip for taking time to write the article and sharing it with us. You can share your article here
What is FSWP?
FSWP is Federal Skilled Worker Program. This is equivalent to US Green Card (GC) for Canada. Why Canada? There are several reasons why you should consider to settle down in Canada. First of all Canada is more like US, with additional free medical benefits. Secondly you can get Canadian citizenship much easier and in reduce time than in US. Also, if your dream is to work in US, as Canadian citizen you can work under NAFTA agreement in America under TN visa. The current FSWP program operates on a 100-point system. Pass mark is 67 which means you need to score 67 or above which is dependent on several factors like education, age, language and work experience.
Who can apply?
Anyone can apply to this program. You don’t need to have an arranged employment.
When this program will start?
This year the program will be starting on May 4th, 2013. CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canda) is the govt. wing that handles this program and it will accept total 55,300 petitions this year. The next step is that CIC will announce the educational evaluation body and you need to do your educational evaluation. Also CIC will announce the category in which they will select the applications.
How to apply?
- You need to score in IELTS exam to prove your English language efficiency. IELTS score will be valid for 2 yrs.
- You need to do the educational evaluation
What is the Total Cost to apply for FWSP Program?
Total Petition Cost: CAD $550 per adult person.
After Petition gets approved you need to pay CAD $490 per adult for the PR card.
Additional Cost: Educational evaluation cost (Mandatory) + Lawyer cost (Optional)
You can apply by yourself, although I recommend you to go by a lawyer so that you’ll be in a safe hand. Lawyer cost will vary between $2500 and $4000 CAD.
For complete information visit CIC website links below :
Any scope for 55+ person to settle in canada on music ground
I wish I could answer. You may need to check for options in Canadian embassy websites or do some research.
Thank you, and thanks to Subhadip too!
It is so good to understand the FSWP program, as it gives much hope:)
Sir i want to apply PR canada. my ielts score are listening 5.5
reading 5.5, writing 6, speaking 6
over all 6 bands. m post graduate and M.phill in economics. i have 3 to 4 years experience as a cordinator cum supervisor. my wife is also post graduate and B.ed. she have also 3 years exoerience. i have one year old daughter. so please tell me can i apply for the same.
m from india
TN VISA is only for Citizens and not for PR, this guy is misleading. Do not believe and get cheated.
i want go to canada for work permit now i live in cyprus how to apply for canada india to canada saw me a right way thank you
He clearly mentioned it is for Canadian citizens. Please read it carefully.
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dear sir, I am from india, I want to go to canada on PR.I am graduate in hospitality so can I apply for pr. when I apply for PR plz reply…
i hav finish deegree i want to apply for canada
Yes you can
I would like to apply under computer programmer category, how do i know whether the quota 300 is still available?
Thanks,
Srikanth
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Hi,
Is this FSWP applicable only to some one who is working / already worked in canada ?
OR it is applicable to any one who is working outside canada too ?
Canada FSWP has announced the new occupation list… accourding to their new announcement IT ppl are elible to file FSWP.
Hi reema,
Can you please share the link or details on it regarding IT ppl
thanks,
Sai
Hi Reema,
Can you please share the Link which you are referring.
Which Consultancy is better for Canada Visa, What is the cost for End to End process.
any one please suggest the Consultancy and Feed back.
Very nic
Guys,
How about Job opening in Canada for IT people. ?
any Suggestion guys. other than US what you say for Australia?
any info guys
Regards
MK
Well..Canada has few openings in the IT Sector as compared to U.S. As mentioned in an earlier comment, the supply is more than the demand. To get an edge over others try to fit in for a tech where there is less supply ( follow job boards ).
Thanks 🙂
I was just talking to Y-Axis consultant about this opportunity and per her comments IT professionals are not eligible under this program.
For IT professionals you need to have an arranged employment thru a Canadian employer. Your employer would sponsor your visa(Work Permit) & PR.
Searching for jobs in monster/dice showed a handful of openings in Toronto or Vancouver. Spending eight years of one’s career just to get into US is a waste of time.
I think I will wait in India to try for H1B next year instead. There is plenty of action in India if you are talented and smart.
Hmm…. is staying in the US worth that much?
What needs to be done for educational evaluation?
This is becoming true of US too. You lose a lot in US. Its better to stay in India.
My few cents, as I have worked in Canada:
– TN visa is only for Canadian citizens(Not for Canadian PR holders) to work in US for long term, it is initially given for for 3 years, can be renewed indefinitely and there are no limits on how many of these visas are issued each year..
– You get a Canadian PR after a minimum of 24 months of applying(from USA, if no objections on application). The PR card would take even more time.
-To apply for Canadian citizenship, you should have lived in Canada for 3 years(within a 4 year period) on Canadian PR.
– It takes minimum 3 years after you apply for citizenship.
– For IT professionals TN visa is tricky, it is issued only for Business Analyst professionals & the issuing/stamping happens only while you enter US at the POE. You have to strongly prove that you are going to work as BA, for other professions like developer, analyst, designer etc. are not eligible.
In all for you to enter back in US for work would take a minimum of 8 years(if your processing is not delayed due to queries).
Software market in Canada is not like the US, I mean to say there are not that many requirements as there are only few major cities where you can work & few potential clients.
The billing rate is much lower than US as the supply is high & demand is less.
I am not De-motivating anyone, but this was all my experience as I have worked both in US & Canada. Do your homework before you chose the path.
hmmm good counter info
Very Good Information Ajay.
Ajay, can you recommend any good lawyers to approach for the Canadian FSWP application? My husband’s H1B quota has not completed and can no longer work in the US. So we wish to pursue Canada as an alternative.
Ajay:
I’m so glad you wrote this. As a US employer who has Canadian Citizens working for us on TN Visas, I was hoping someone would point out the Citizenship requirements and that the TN Visas are very closely tied to both the job in which they will be performing and their education. Also, only specific occupations are allowed.
Be sure to do your research before you spend years working on Canadian residency only to find out later that your profession doesn’t qualify and you need to be a Citizen.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1274.html
Friends ,
Can anyone let me know can a person can apply for IMMIGRATION for Canada , within Canada while having on tourist visa?