Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTW)
The Canadian Federal Skilled Trades Program offers potential immigrants who are qualified in a skilled trade the opportunity to quickly become a permanent resident of Canada in an attempt to ensure that the country attracts and retains a skilled work force. The Canadian Government and Immigration Department developed the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) in 2013 in order to address the growing shortage of skilled workers in areas that were experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing strength of the economy.
The economic immigration program was developed at the request of Canadian businesses and employers who were struggling to hire enough skilled workers to help them complete their work on time. The Canada Federal Skilled Trade Program now operates through the Canadian Express Entry immigration selection system.
Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTW)
The Canadian Federal Skilled Trades Program offers potential immigrants who are qualified in a skilled trade the opportunity to quickly become a permanent resident of Canada in an attempt to ensure that the country attracts and retains a skilled work force. The Canadian Government and Immigration Department developed the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) in 2013 in order to address the growing shortage of skilled workers in areas that were experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing strength of the economy.
The economic immigration program was developed at the request of Canadian businesses and employers who were struggling to hire enough skilled workers to help them complete their work on time. The Canada Federal Skilled Trade Program now operates through the Canadian Express Entry immigration selection system.
Minimum Requirements
Required levels in English or French as is needed.
Have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the last five years.
Meet all the job requirements for that skilled trade as is set out in the National Occupational Classification (NOC), and
Have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body.
However, candidates should note that they must meet Canada’s basic admissibility requirements. Certain criminal offences and medical conditions may make a person inadmissible to Canada.
Minimum Requirements
Required levels in English or French as is needed.
Have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the last five years.
Meet all the job requirements for that skilled trade as is set out in the National Occupational Classification (NOC), and
Have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body.
However, candidates should note that they must meet Canada’s basic admissibility requirements. Certain criminal offences and medical conditions may make a person inadmissible to Canada.
Work Experience for Skilled Workers Program
The applicant must have at least 24 months of full-time experience (30+ hours per week) in the trade in the five years prior to the application being lodged.
Part-time work that adds up to two years of full-time work also meets the requirements.
This can be 24 months of working more than one job for a total of 30 hours/week, or a longer duration of part-time work (15+ hours each week) totalling 3,120 hours over a two-year period.
Work Experience for Skilled Workers Program
The applicant must have at least 24 months of full-time experience (30+ hours per week) in the trade in the five years prior to the application being lodged.
Part-time work that adds up to two years of full-time work also meets the requirements.
This can be 24 months of working more than one job for a total of 30 hours/week, or a longer duration of part-time work (15+ hours each week) totalling 3,120 hours over a two-year period.
Language Proficiency for Skilled Workers Program
Applicants who wish to reside in Canada through the Federal Skilled Trades Program must demonstrate that they have at least an intermediate grasp of either English or French.
Meet the minimum language proficiency threshold set by the Minister in English or French- Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, CLB 4 for reading and writing.
Language Proficiency for Skilled Workers Program
Applicants who wish to reside in Canada through the Federal Skilled Trades Program must demonstrate that they have at least an intermediate grasp of either English or French.
Meet the minimum language proficiency threshold set by the Minister in English or French- Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, CLB 4 for reading and writing.
Permanent Job Offer or Federal Skilled Trades Program Qualification
In the case of a permanent job offer, the applicant must be able to supply proof that they have been offered a full-time job in Canada that adds up to 30 hours a week or more. This can also be applicable to two part-time job offers that will cover 30 hours a week.
If the applicant is qualified and holds a certification in their skilled trade, they do not necessarily need a job offer. Instead, the applicant needs to get hold of the regulatory body in the province or territory in which they intend to work, and through this provincial or territorial organization get their skilled trade qualifications certified.
Permanent Job Offer or Federal Skilled Trades Program Qualification
In the case of a permanent job offer, the applicant must be able to supply proof that they have been offered a full-time job in Canada that adds up to 30 hours a week or more. This can also be applicable to two part-time job offers that will cover 30 hours a week.
If the applicant is qualified and holds a certification in their skilled trade, they do not necessarily need a job offer. Instead, the applicant needs to get hold of the regulatory body in the province or territory in which they intend to work, and through this provincial or territorial organization get their skilled trade qualifications certified.
Satisfy Job Requirements
An applicant must be able to meet the requirements of one of the employment opportunities that are offered in the Federal Skilled Trades Program. There is a list of the possible jobs for applicants, and failure to meet either the relative certification or training for one of these jobs will result in failure to work in Canada through the program. We have listed all the eligible Federal Skilled Trades Program occupations below, as well as their National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.
Federal Skilled Trades Program Cap – 2019
Eligible Occupation Categories:
Industrial
Electrical and Construction
Maintenance and Equipment Operations
Agriculture and Production
Processing
Transport
Manufacturing
Cooks and Chefs
Bakers and Butchers
Satisfy Job Requirements
An applicant must be able to meet the requirements of one of the employment opportunities that are offered in the Federal Skilled Trades Program. There is a list of the possible jobs for applicants, and failure to meet either the relative certification or training for one of these jobs will result in failure to work in Canada through the program. We have listed all the eligible Federal Skilled Trades Program occupations below, as well as their National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.
Federal Skilled Trades Program Cap – 2019
Eligible Occupation Categories:
Industrial
Electrical and Construction
Maintenance and Equipment Operations
Agriculture and Production
Processing
Transport
Manufacturing
Cooks and Chefs
Bakers and Butchers
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We submit your application and documents.
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We guide you about the documents needed and ways to prepare the same.
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