Overview of the program:

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for foreign nationals who would like to become permanent residents of Canada based on experience in a skilled trade. Applicants must fulfil the following 3 minimum requirements: work experience in a skilled trade, language abilities in either English or French and either a valid job offer of full-time employment or a certificate of qualification issued by a province. If a candidate meets these minimum requirements, they can submit an application for the Federal Skilled Trades Program by creating a profile and entering the Express Entry pool. This is a points-based system where applicants are given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on their skills and abilities, and are ranked against others in the pool. Click here for more information on the Express Entry Pool and what happens after submitting a profile. In addition to the minimum requirements, applicants can also gain points for additional factors such as the abilities of a spouse, age, education, experience in Canada, family in Canada and a nomination by a province. As with all immigration programs, applicants must not be inadmissible to Canada. Click here for more information on potential reasons for inadmissibility and how to overcome them.

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Eligibility Requirements for the Federal Skilled Trades Program:

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Work Experience:

You must have at least 2 years of full-time, paid, work experience (or the equivalent in part-time work) in a skilled trade within the 5 years prior to applying. Skilled trades are defined using Canada's National Occupation Classification, or NOC, with the following groups being eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program:

• Industrial, electrical and construction trades

• Maintenance and equipment operation trades

• Supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related productionP

• Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators

• Chefs and cooks

• Butchers and bakers

Please get in touch to find out whether your trade and experience qualifies under this program.

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You will be assessed under the following additional criteria:

• Language

• Job offer or certificate of qualification

• Proof of funds

• Education

• Age

• Abilities of a spouse or common-law partner

 

Get in touch today to find out whether you may be eligible to apply for the Federal Skilled Trades Program or to Book a Consultation