Need to apply FSW - what happens if I have no family member? - Canada forum

Need to apply FSW - what happens if I have no family member?

bjnemo New member

Member since 10 July 2014

bjnemoNew member15 July 2014 07:51:14

Hi All, my name is Julia from South Africa. My family and I planning to migrate to Canada. I studied BA degree and work听 in telecommunications company for听 12 year as account consultant.听 My听 husband working at retail for 20 years听 as sales manager. Got diploma in Business Management.听 We need to apply for FSW but one of the requirements is you must have a family member in Canada.听 What will happen if you don't know anyone in Canada?听听We are听 really looking forward to move.

philipyeo Serial expat

Member since 28 May 2014

philipyeoSerial expat15 July 2014 11:34:50

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Government of Canada's Citizenship and Immigration听 ministry recently announce the "express entry" system that applies to FSW,

Instead of using point system, they will now use a ranking system.

Candidates will be ranked against others in the pool. Only the highest-ranked candidates (those deemed to have the best chances for economic success), and those with qualifying offers of arranged employment or provincial/territorial nominations, will be invited to apply for permanent residence.

In the previous method where point system was use, having direct family members (father/mother/uncle/aunty/brother/sister only) already in Canada adds to your points. I would think that they may still use it in the current ranking system but perhaps the weightage other factors.

All the best.

kenjee ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

kenjeeViP15 July 2014 13:33:53

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Hello All听听

@ bjnemo : welcome to 海角乱伦

Kindly note that a new thread has been created as from your post on the Canada Forum so as to help you get better interactions.

Regards
Kenjee

James ViP

Member since 20 June 2010

Brazil & Canada Expert

JamesViP15 July 2014 19:05:03

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Hi bjnemo,

There is absolutely no mention made of needing a family member for the Federal Skilled Worker application in the "Determine your eligibility" portion of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. While having a family member currently in Canada might improve your score in terms of your adaptability (how likely you are to settle), it is NOT a requirement.

Cheers,
William James Woodward, EB Experts Team