Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an initiative by the Government of Canada designed to attract skilled workers in specific trades. This program is part of the Express Entry system and allows skilled trades workers to obtain permanent residence in Canada, thereby contributing to the country’s economy and filling skill shortages in various sectors.
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an initiative by the Government of Canada designed to attract skilled workers in specific trades. This program is part of the Express Entry system and allows skilled trades workers to obtain permanent residence in Canada, thereby contributing to the country’s economy and filling skill shortages in various sectors.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Work Experience
Work Experience
You must have at least two years of full-time work experience (or an equivalent amount in part-time) in a skilled trade within the five years prior to your application.
The work experience must be in skilled trades
- Major Group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers (excluding Major Sub-group 726, transportation officers and controllers)
- Major Group 73, general trades.
- Major Group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture, and related production.
- Major Group 83, occupations in natural resources and related production.
- Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors, and utilities operators and controllers.
- Major Group 93, central control and process operators, and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors (excluding Major Sub-group 932, aircraft assemblers and inspectors).
- Minor Group 6320, cooks, butchers, and bakers.
- Unit Group 62200, chefs.
Job Offer or Certification
Job Offer or Certification
Language Skills
Language Skills
You must demonstrate proficiency in English or French through recognized language tests such as IELTS or TEF. A minimum level in language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) is required.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
You must meet the job requirements for the specific trade in Canada, as defined in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
How Does the Process Work?
How Does the Process Work?
Online Profile
The first step is to create an online profile where you will provide details about your education, work experience, language skills, and other factors considered in the CRS.
CRS Score
Tu perfil recibirá una puntuación CRS basada en diversos criterios. Los candidatos con las puntuaciones más altas en el pool de Express Entry son los que recibirán una Invitation to Apply (ITA) para la residencia permanente.
Invitation
If you are selected, you will receive an ITA and will have a limited time (60 days) to submit your complete permanent residency application along with all necessary supporting documents.
Processing
Once the complete application is submitted, the average processing time is approximately six months, making Express Entry one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent residency in Canada.
Online Profile
The first step is to create an online profile where you will provide details about your education, work experience, language skills, and other factors considered in the CRS.
CRS Score
Tu perfil recibirá una puntuación CRS basada en diversos criterios. Los candidatos con las puntuaciones más altas en el pool de Express Entry son los que recibirán una Invitation to Apply (ITA) para la residencia permanente.
Invitation
If you are selected, you will receive an ITA and will have a limited time (60 days) to submit your complete permanent residency application along with all necessary supporting documents.
Processing
Once the complete application is submitted, the average processing time is approximately six months, making Express Entry one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent residency in Canada.
Benefits of the Federal Skilled Trades Program
Benefits of the Federal Skilled Trades Program
How Can We Help You?
How Can We Help You?
At Velosa Immigration, we are experts in the FSTP process. We offer comprehensive and personalized service to guide you through every step toward your new life in Canada.
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