Federal Skilled Trades Program
Overview
This program gives you an opportunity to apply for Canadian permanent residence via fast-track Express Entry application management system.
If you have a job offer or a Canadian certificate in one of the trades listed below, you might be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada under FSTP.
Federal Skilled Trades Program Requirements
You must:
- know English (CLB level 5 for speaking and listening, CLB level 4 for reading and writing) or French language (NCLC level 5 for speaking and listening, NCLC level 4 for reading and writing);
- have at least 2 years of full-time work experience (or its part-time equivalent) in a skilled trade within the period of 5 years before you apply;
- have an offer of full-time employment for the period of at least one year OR a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade that was issued by a Canadian province, federal or territorial authority;
- e ready to demonstrate the skills and experience as required by your skilled trade.
NOC groups of eligible skilled trades:
- Industrial, electrical and construction workers[ref]major group 72[/ref]
- maintenance and equipment operation workers[ref]major group 73[/ref]
- supervisors and technical workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production[ref]major group 82[/ref]
- processing, manufacturing and utility supervisors and central control operators[ref]major group 92[/ref]
- chefs and cooks[ref]minor group 632[/ref]
- butchers and bakers.[ref]minor group 633[/ref]
Other requirements
Job Offer Based Immigration
Canadian Employers
Interested Candidates
How we can help
We have assisted hundreds of skilled trades people in becoming Canadian Permanent Residents upon meeting the program requirements. We will be glad to be of assistance in your specific situation. Please contact us for an assessment of your eligibility to apply under this program.
At Jane Katkova & Associates, we can do all the paperwork associated with the application for PR based on your skilled trade experience.
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