FEDERAL SKILLED TRADE
Trade your Current Situation with a Brighter Future!
If you’re a skilled tradesperson looking to build your career and settle in Canada, the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is your pathway to success. At CAN Pro Immigrations, we specialize in helping individuals like you navigate the intricacies of the FSTP to achieve your Canadian dreams.
Our Comprehensive FSTP Services:
- Eligibility Assessment: Our experienced team will assess your qualifications, trade skills, and work experience to determine your eligibility for the FSTP.
- Profile Creation: We assist you in creating a strong FSTP profile that highlights your skills and experiences’, ensuring it stands out to Canadian immigration authorities.
- Documentation Support: Gathering the necessary documents can be daunting. We guide you through the process, ensuring you have all the required paperwork, including trade certifications and reference letters.
- Language Proficiency: We offer resources and support to help you meet the language proficiency requirements, whether you need to take the IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF exam.
- Application Submission: Once your profile is ready, we help you submit a complete and accurate application to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Post-ITA Support: Our assistance extends beyond the application stage. We help you with additional document requests, interviews, and any other requirements during the process.
- Settlement Services: Our support doesn’t stop with your acceptance. We provide guidance on settlement plans, including finding accommodation, employment opportunities, and accessing local resources.
Canada values skilled people, and your expertise is in high demand. Let us be your trusted partners who can guide you to become a permanent resident of Canada through the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Start your FSTP application with CAN Pro Immigrations today, and let’s shape your future in the land of opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Possess valid job offers for continuous, paid, full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours per week) from up to two employers in Canada, spanning at least one year. Alternatively, applicants can hold a certificate of qualification* issued by a provincial or territorial authority.
- Present evidence of fundamental language proficiency from a designated language testing organization, verifying that the applicant meets the minimum standards established by IRCC — Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing.
- Accumulate two years of full-time work experience (or an equivalent amount of part-time work) in a skilled trade within the five years preceding the application.
- Demonstrate the requisite skills and experience, proving the successful performance of essential duties associated with the chosen occupation.
*A certificate of qualification serves as proof that a foreign national is competent to work in a skilled trade occupation within Canada. It attests that applicants have either passed a certification examination or satisfied all prerequisites to practice their trade within a specific province or territory.
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) accepts skilled work experience that falls under the following categories of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
- Major Group 72: Industrial, electrical, and construction trades,
- Major Group 73: Maintenance and equipment operation trades,
- Major Group 82: Supervisors and technical positions 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, and
- Minor Group 633: Butchers and bakers.
It’s essential to note that FSTP applicants must intend to establish their residence outside the province of Quebec. Quebec operates its distinct immigration system for skilled workers. If your plan is to immigrate to Quebec, please consult the Quebec Skilled Worker Program page for additional information.