FEDERAL SKILLED TRADES PROGRAM (FSTP)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is part of Canada’s Express
Entry system,
created to help skilled tradespeople gain permanent residence. It targets
individuals with experience
in demanded technical and trade occupations critical to Canada’s workforce.
Key Highlights
- Designed for individuals with skilled trade experience in high-demand sectors like construction,
manufacturing, and maintenance.
- Requires a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade
within the last five years.
- Applicants must meet language requirements in English or French.
- Must hold either a valid job offer or a certificate of
qualification from a Canadian authority.
Application Steps
- Create an Express Entry profile and select the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
- Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) during an Express Entry draw if your CRS
score qualifies.
- Submit your permanent residence application with supporting documents to IRCC.
- Upon approval, obtain Canadian permanent residency for you and your family.
Tip: A Provincial Nomination can add 600
CRS points, increasing your chance of selection under Express Entry.