Canada
Social Worker Visa Route
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker / Provincial Nominee Program
Provincial PNP streams for community services workers are a practical route; registration with the provincial college is essential.
Minimum Salary
CA$65,000
Processing Time
20–36 weeks
Path to PR
Immediate PR
Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
CLB 7
Eligibility requirements
- 1Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
- 2Registration with the provincial College of Social Workers
- 3CLB 7 language proficiency
- 4Minimum 1 year skilled work experience
- 5Vulnerable sector police clearance
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- IELTS/CELPIP results
- ECA report
- BSW/MSW degree and transcripts
- Provincial social worker registration
- Vulnerable sector police clearance
- Employment reference letters
- Proof of settlement funds
Step-by-step process
- 1
Apply for recognition with the provincial College of Social Workers
- 2
Complete any bridging requirements
- 3
Obtain CLB 7+ in language testing
- 4
Create Express Entry profile and explore PNP community streams
- 5
Receive ITA or provincial nomination (+600 CRS) and submit PR application
Official source
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