FSW 67-point selection grid + profile (Federal Skilled Worker)

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) under IRPR R75 is for applicants with foreign-only skilled work experience who haven't yet worked in Canada. To qualify, applicant must score at least 67/100 on the FSW selection grid AND meet baseline eligibility.

Draft an FSW 67-point grid analysis + profile recommendation for [CLIENT_NAME].

§1 — BASELINE ELIGIBILITY (80-100 words)

R75 requires:
  (a) 1 year continuous full-time-equivalent skilled work experience in NOC TEER 0/1/2/3 within 10 years preceding application
  (b) Language test results showing CLB 7 in all four abilities (first official language)
  (c) Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign education
  (d) Settlement funds proving ability to support self + dependents (unless arranged employment)
  (e) Admissibility (no criminality, security, medical, financial issues)

Confirm for [CLIENT_NAME] each baseline.

§2 — 67-POINT FSW SELECTION GRID (400-500 words)

Factor 1 — LANGUAGE (max 28):
  First official language (CLB 9+ each → 6/each = 24 max; CLB 7 each = 4/each = 16):
    Map [IELTS_GENERAL] to CLB. Calculate.
  Second official language (CLB 5+ in all 4 = 4 points): rarely available for Indian applicants without French; typically 0.

Factor 2 — EDUCATION (max 25):
  Doctoral (PhD): 25
  Master's / Professional degree: 23
  Two or more post-secondary credentials (one ≥3yr): 22
  Three-year post-secondary degree: 21
  Two-year post-secondary credential: 19
  One-year post-secondary credential: 15
  Secondary diploma: 5

Map [EDUCATION] (Indian credentials evaluated via WES typically) to FSW education tier. NOTE: ECA result might differ from intuitive mapping (e.g. Indian B.Tech = 3-year Canadian Bachelor's per WES = 21 points, not 22).

Factor 3 — WORK EXPERIENCE (max 15):
  1 year: 9
  2-3 years: 11
  4-5 years: 13
  6+ years: 15
For [FOREIGN_WORK_YEARS]: calculate.

Factor 4 — AGE (max 12):
  18-35: 12
  36: 11 (drops by 1 each year)
  47+: 0
For [AGE]: calculate.

Factor 5 — ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT (max 10):
  LMIA-supported full-time permanent job offer: 10
  LMIA-exempt (NAFTA/CUSMA, ICT, etc.): 10 (with conditions)
  Current LMIA-exempt WP + employer offer to extend: 10
  None: 0
For no: calculate.

Factor 6 — ADAPTABILITY (max 10):
  Spouse's language (CLB 4+ each band): 5
  Past study in Canada (applicant): 5
  Past study in Canada (spouse): 5
  Past work in Canada (applicant ≥1 yr authorised): 10
  Past work in Canada (spouse): 5
  Arranged employment in Canada: 5 (in addition to Factor 5)
  Relatives in Canada (parent / sibling / child PR/citizen aged 18+): 5
For none and no: calculate. Cap at 10.

TOTAL: sum all 6 factors. Must be ≥67/100.

§3 — IF UNDER 67/100 (80-100 words)
Recommendations:
  • Improve IELTS → CLB 9+ each band (largest Factor 1 gain)
  • Add a year of work experience (Factor 3)
  • Get a second post-secondary credential (Factor 2)
  • Secure an LMIA-supported job offer (Factor 5 + Factor 6)
  • Spouse improves language to CLB 4+ (Factor 6)
  • Sibling in Canada gets PR/citizenship (Factor 6)

If still under 67/100 after maxing levers → consider FSTP (if skilled trade) OR PNP OR study permit pathway to CEC.

§4 — IF AT/OVER 67/100 (40-60 words)
[CLIENT_NAME] is FSW-eligible. Build the EE profile. Note that FSW eligibility ≠ ITA — CRS score still drives invitations. Cross-reference the CRS Strategy prompt for next steps.

§5 — PROOF OF FUNDS REQUIREMENT (60-80 words)
For FSW (and FSTP), proof of settlement funds is mandatory unless arranged employment:
  Family of 1 → CAD 14,690
  Family of 2 → CAD 18,288
  Family of 3 → CAD 22,483
  Family of 4 → CAD 27,297
  Family of 5 → CAD 30,690
  (+CAD 3,500-3,800 per additional family member; verify current at canada.ca)

Evidence: 6 months of bank statements showing the unencumbered amount sustained.

§6 — PR APPLICATION QUEUE (40-60 words)
Same as CEC application package — police certificates, medicals, IMM 5669, IMM 5406, photos. FSW additionally requires Proof of Funds documentation.

End with: "DRAFT FSW 67-POINT ANALYSIS — for RCIC review. Verify the proof-of-funds amount against the current canada.ca table; updated annually based on Statistics Canada LICO. ECA result drives FSW education points more than self-mapped credentials."