Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) Checklist
🇨🇦 Canada
Canada’s Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an Express Entry pathway for eligible skilled trades workers seeking permanent residence.
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Work Experience
Skilled Trade Experience
MandatoryYou must have at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the five years before applying.
Language
Language Proficiency
MandatoryApplicants must meet a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing.
Job Offer
Qualifying Job Offer
ConditionalYou must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer for at least one year of full-time work in a skilled trade, or a certificate of qualification in your trade.
Admission
NOC Eligibility
MandatoryYour work experience must be in an eligible occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
Health
Medical Examination
MandatoryAll applicants must undergo a medical examination to ensure they meet Canadian health standards for permanent residence.
Police Certificate
Security Clearance
MandatoryYou must provide police certificates from every country where you have lived for six months or more since the age of 18.
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