Federal Skilled Trade Worker Program

Federal Skilled Trade Program

In 2013, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) created the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), which provides skilled trades workers with a specific immigration track.

The FSTP is one of three federal economic programs overseen by the Government of Canada’s Express Entry system. Express Entry is the primary method by which Canada invites economically proficient workers to immigrate.

One of several options for skilled trades professionals seeking immigration to Canada is to apply through the FSTP. various choices include applying to various federal immigration programs, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Quebec immigration.

Minimum Requirements

Language:

Meet the required language levels for each language ability (speaking, reading, listening, and writing) by submitting results of a language test recognized by the government of Canada. The required minimum results are Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing.

Work Experience:

Have at least 2 years of full-time job experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before applying.
Meet the job standards for that skilled occupation as stated in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Have a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total of one year.
Certificate of qualification that is issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.

National Occupation Classification Categories

Major Group 72

Industrial

Electrical

Construction

Major Group 73

Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Major Group 82

Supervisors and Technicians in Natural Resources

Agriculture

Major Group 92

Processing and Manufacturing

Utility Supervisors

Central Control Operators

Minor Group 632

Chefs

Cooks

Minor Group 633

Butchers

Bakers

You may be eligible to work in Canada while studying if your study permit includes a condition that says you can work on or off campus. You must also meet all the other requirements. You can only start working in Canada when you start your study program. You can’t work before your studies begin.

The PGWP is an open work permit issued to foreign students who have graduated from a designated learning institution. It allows you to gain work experience in Canada and can help you become eligible for federal and provincial immigration programs. It is valid for a period equivalent to the program of study, from 8 months to a maximum of 3 years.

The post-graduation work permit is not a direct permanent residence track. Canadian study and work experience can be used to qualify for permanent residence. If you have questions about a study-to-permanent-residence pathway, LinkTree Immigration can help you through the application.

Federal Skilled Trade Worker Program