The Federal Skilled Trade Program (Express Entry) is an immigration program that allows people with specific skilled trade-related experience and training to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is one of the three federal immigration programs managed through Canada’s Express Entry system. Eligible candidates are assessed based on factors such as skilled trade work experience, language ability, education (if applicable), and other human capital factors. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can create an Express Entry profile and may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence through regular or category-based Express Entry draws.
Have at least two years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the five years before you apply.
There is no education requirement for the FST Program. But if you want to improve your score in the express entry pool, you can include your education since the invitation to apply under FST is issued based on the highest score.
You must meet the minimum score of CLB 5 for speaking and listening (Individual 5 each) and CLB 4 for reading and writing. Your language tests are valid for two years from the test result date. They must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence.
For that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification, except for needing a certificate of qualification.
Have a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year. Or a License certificate issued in that skilled trade by a Canadian provincial, territorial, or federal authority (you will need to come to Canada to write this exam)
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada unless you can legally work in Canada and have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada.
A candidate is inadmissible to Canada until he proves that he is admissible with the proof of proper documentation. Mainly there are two kinds of admissibility issues, medical and criminal inadmissibility, and the onus is on the client to prove that he doesn’t have any admissibility issues.
IRCC aims to process most complete Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) applications within approximately six months after submission of a permanent residence application. However, actual processing times may vary depending on application volume, completeness of documentation, and individual case requirements.
We, Can-America Immigration, are experienced in helping candidates with FST applications and the trade licensing process, which is a mandated requirement for the FST application. We will guide you through the process to successfully gain your permanent residence under FST.