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The FSTP is designed for skilled trades workers seeking permanent residency in Canada. To apply, you’ll use the Express Entry system, which also handles applications for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Here’s how it works:
👉 Create an Express Entry profile: Outline your qualifications, experience, and language skills.
👉 Score points: Your profile is ranked based on factors like education, work experience, and language proficiency.
👉 Receive an invitation: If your profile scores high enough, you’ll get an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
The FSTP requires a valid job offer from a Canadian employer in a skilled trade.
In order to qualify to apply for the Federal Skilled Trades program, you should:
👉 have at least two years’ paid, full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the last five years
➡️ you must have been sufficiently qualified to practice your trade in the country where you gained the work experience
👉 have worked in a skilled trade from one of the following specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups
➡️ Group 72 – technical trades, transportation officers and controllers
➡️ Group 73 – general trades
➡️ Groups 82 & 83 – natural resources production
➡️ Group 92 – processing and utilities
➡️ Group 93 – central control, process and aircraft assembly
➡️ Group 6320 – cooks, butchers, bakers
➡️ Group 62200 – chefs
👉 be prepared to demonstrate that your experience and aligns with the relevant occupation description in the NOC
👉 have either:
➡️ an offer of full-time work for at least one year; or
➡️ a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade which has been issued by a Canadian federal, territorial or provincial authority
👉 have passed an approved English or French language test within the last two years and been assessed at least:
➡️ CLB/NCLC level 5 for Speaking and Listening
➡️ CLB/NCLC level 4 for Reading and Writing
👉 be planning to live outside Quebec, which has its own skilled worker programs
You do not need to have a minimum level of education in order to apply for the Federal Skilled Trades Program. However, you can gain additional points in the Express Entry pool for secondary and post-secondary education if you declare it.
The FSTP offers a pathway to permanent residency in Canada for skilled trades workers who have a job offer. As a permanent resident, you can:
👉 Live, work, and study anywhere in Canada
👉 Access Canadian healthcare and social services
👉 Sponsor your family members for immigration
👉 Apply for Canadian citizenship after a certain period of residency
The application process for the FSTP involves several steps:
👉 Obtain a job offer: Secure a job offer from a Canadian employer in a skilled trade occupation.
👉 Assess your eligibility: Determine if you meet the requirements for the FSTP.
👉 Gather supporting documents: This may include your job offer, proof of education, language test results, and medical exam results.
👉 Create an online profile: Submit your application through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
👉 Pay the application fee: Submit the required fees for processing your application.
👉 Provide biometric information: Attend a visa application center (VAC) to provide your fingerprints and photograph.
The specific requirements and steps can change, so it’s always a good idea to check the official IRCC website for the most up-to-date information.