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Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) – Your Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is one of the key streams under Canada’s Express Entry system, designed to help skilled tradespersons gain Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada. This program opens doors for qualified foreign workers with relevant trade experience who wish to build their future in Canada.

As part of the Express Entry system, candidates are selected through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based on their skills, work experience, and ability to contribute to the Canadian economy. Individuals with practical expertise in skilled trades can apply for PR under this program, provided they intend to live outside the province of Quebec.

To qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, applicants must:

  • Have at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the last five years.

  • Possess valid certification that permits them to work or practice their trade in their country of residence.

  • Present a Canadian employment connection, such as:

    • A valid full-time job offer from a Canadian employer for a minimum of 12 months, or

    • A certificate of qualification in their trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial authority.

With the help of an experienced Express Entry consultant, applicants can ensure their profile is optimized and meets all eligibility criteria for the FSTP.

For expert immigration assistance, consult a licensed RCIC professional — Vikas Kumar Tulashyam (College ID: R709710) — representing ImmiQuest Immigration Consulting Inc., registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).

Procedure of FSTC Application

Once all the eligibility criteria and requirements are met, candidates are required to create and submit an Express Entry profile on the IRCC website. Along with successful submission of the profile, candidates also need to score at least the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score.

  • Candidates will be considered for Express Entry draws for Invitations to Apply (ITA)
  • Language Proficiency Test Results not more than two years have to be submitted in the Express Entry profile. Applicants need to score a minimum of level 4 in the English or French language test.
  • Information Identification documents such as passports have to be submitted while creating the Express Entry Profile.

      List of Jobs for the Federal Skilled Trades Program under NOC

      • Major Group 72: industrial, electrical, and construction trades.
      • Major Group 73: maintenance and equipment operation trades.
      • Major Group 82: supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production.
      • Major Group 92: processing, manufacturing, and utility supervisors and central control operators.
      • Minor Group 632: chefs and cooks.
      • Minor Group 633: butchers and bakers.

      Education Requirements for FSTC

      Federal Skilled Trades programs have a clear advantage over the Federal Skilled Worker program as candidates do not need to provide any proof of education level. No educational documents are required.

      • Points for education can be claimed in the CRS if the candidate can provide an Educational Credentials Assessment report. This report validates the value of foreign education equivalent to Canadian standards.
      • Designated organizations authorized to issue Educational Credential Reports are World Education Services, International Credential Assessment Service of Canada, Comparative Education Service, International Qualifications Assessment Service, and Internal Credential Evaluation Service.
      • No ECA reports are required if the candidate has educational credentials from a Canadian Educational institution.

      Language Requirements for Federal Skilled Trades Program

      • Applicants must meet the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of at least level 5 in Listening and Speaking and level 4 in Reading and Writing.
      • Language test results must not be more than two years old at the time of application.
      • Language proficiency tests can be taken in one of Canada’s two official languages: English and French and must be from a designated institution approved by IRCC.

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