Since 2013, the Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP) has provided an immigration pathway for global talent with backgrounds in the skilled trades. The FSTP is one of three skilled worker program administrations under Canada's Express Entry system. Canada's main method for bringing in economically skilled workers is Express Entry. With an average of 110,000 immigration spots allotted to Express Entry (EE) each year, Canada aims to welcome more than 400,000 newcomers annually.

What are the advantages of applying for Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP)?

1. Successful Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP) candidates are generally able to obtain permanent residency within six months.

2. Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP) candidates may have lower CRS scores than other candidates in the Express Entry pool, in part because they are not required to demonstrate their level of education.

3. On occasion, the IRCC will run EE drawings for particular programs that will only accept FSTP applicants. Entering the Express Entry (EE) pool improves chances of obtaining permanent residency since you may receive a provincial nomination, which all but ensures the success of your Express Entry (EE). You will very certainly be extended an invitation to apply for permanent residence via Express Entry if you receive a provincial nomination, which is worth an additional 600 CRS points.

Suitable candidate & application conditions

1) Possess at least one-year job offer (with LMIA) from up to two employers in Canada or qualifications from a provincial or territorial agency

2) Language requirements: a minimum language score of CLB 5 for speaking and listening, and a minimum language score of CLB 4 for reading and writing.

3) Work experience: 24 months of qualifying work experience in a skilled trade within the past five years and meeting the requirements of the National Occupational Classification for that skilled occupation.