Federal Skilled Trades Program

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) Express Entry is an immigration program that is administered by the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. It is also one of the three skilled worker programs that fall under the Express Entry system of Canada.

Minimum Requirements for FSTP

In order to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, you need to have:

  • Full time job offer from a Canadian employer for a total period of at least 1 year
  • Certificate of qualification from a provincial, territorial or federal governing body
  • Language proficiency score in French or English that is measured by the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
  • Level 4 for writing and reading and level 5 for listening and speaking
  • At least 2 years of full time work experience in the last 5 years
  • Ability to show that you meet the job requirements of your skilled trade
  • Have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada
  • Have a valid job offer or are legally working in Canada

NOC (National Occupation Classification) Categories

Major Group 72
  • Industrial
  • Electrical
  • Construction

Major Group 73
  • Maintenance
  • Equipment Operation

Major Group 82
  • Supervisors and Technicians in Natural Resources
  • Agriculture

Major Group 92
  • Processing and Manufacturing
  • Utility Supervisors
  • Central Control Operators

Minor Group 632
  • Chefs
  • Cooks

Minor Group 633
  • Butchers
  • Bakers

 

FSTP Express Entry

Express Entry is a rapid-processing system that processes applications for permanent residency within just a few months. However, before we get to that, let's talk about the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score.

To be invited, you need to have a good CRS score so that you can be randomly selected during an Express Entry poll, which is held twice a month. A permanent residency invitation is issued to the highest scoring candidates during the draw.

How are you rated?

Your CRS Score Is Affected By:

  • Age
  • Level of Education
  • Work Experience in Canada
  • Work Experience outside Canada
  • Ability to adapt in Canada
  • The capability of speaking English
  • The capability of speaking French
  • Relationships in Canada
  • Your level of language proficiency
  • Employment

Important note: The test results are valid for 2 years following the date of the test. The tests should also be valid when you apply for permanent residency.

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