Express entry
Federal Skilled trades program
The FSTP is one of three federal economic programmes run under the Express Entry system of the Government of Canada is the FSTP. Express Entry is the primary channel through which Canada accepts talented immigrants from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
FSTP
Benifits of FSTP
There is no necessity of a Canadian connection to submit an application.
Chances of receiving an invitation are higher.
Fulfilling the eligibility list outside Canada does count.
Successful candidates can get their permanent residency under Express Entry in less than six months.
FSTP
How the immigration process works with the FSTP
The first step is to make sure you meet the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) requirements, Canadian Experience Class (CEC), or both.
After your eligibility is verified, you can create your Express Entry profile and fill in the details. Then, you will receive a CRS score based on factors such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience and time spent working and studying in Canada. Draws are held once every two weeks and those with the highest CRS scores are invited to apply for permanent residency. If you received an invitation to apply, IRCC will inform you of the number of days you have to submit your application. With the recent changes, you’ll typically have 60 days, but IRCC will provide you with a deadline.
After you submit your application, IRCC will process your application typically within six months.
Step-by-step guide
Step-by-step guide on how you can pursue immigration to Canada through the FSWP
Take an IRCC approved language test. You need a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 5 for speaking and listening and a CLB of 4 for reading and writing. Remember that the validity of the language test is two years only.
Get an Educational Credential Assessment recognized by IRCC if you have studied abroad and want to claim points for your foreign education
Submit your Express Entry profile on the IRCC website.
Regularly check the IRCC draws to check if you received an invitation to apply
Submit your completed Express Entry application if you received an invitation to apply within the IRCC-specified deadline.
Eligibility Criteria for Federal Skilled Trades Program
To be eligible, you must have the following:
Minimum work requirement
The candidate must have at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade in the last five years. or an equal amount of part-time experience The work experience should be paid, excluding volunteer work or unpaid internships.
Must have a valid full-time job offer for at least one year; or a skilled trade certificate of qualification issued by a Canadian province, territory or federal authority
Should satisfy the job requirements for skilled trades as mentioned in the National Occupational Classification
Education
There are no specific education requirements but the CRS score can be improved by,
- Acquiring either a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report for immigration purposes from a designated organization.
Proof of funds
The candidate must have sufficient funds to support themselves and dependent family members to settle in Canada. However, they do not need to show proof of funds if :
- They are legally allowed to work in Canada
- Have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
Skilled work experience
The Federal Skilled Trades Program are categorized under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) and the candidates experience should be in one of the following:
- 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 utilities supervisors and central control operators
- Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks
- Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers
Language requirement
Minimum language requirements are to have at least a CLB 5 in reading and listening and at least a CLB 4 in reading and writing. The test is valid for two years only.
FAQ's
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