The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is a program designed to help skilled tradespeople immigrate to Canada. The program is setup towards those who have the skills and experience to contribute to Canada’s economy and society. Those who have at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the last five years is eligible to apply.
In order to be eligible for the FSTP, applicants must meet certain criteria. These include having a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, having a valid certificate of qualification in a skilled trade from a Canadian province or territory, and having the required full-time work experience in a skilled trade in the last five years.
NOC categories for the FSTP program
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) recognizes skilled work experience in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories:
- Industrial, electrical, and construction trades (Major Group 72)
- Maintenance and equipment operation trades (Major Group 73)
- Supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production (Major Group 82)
- Processing, manufacturing, and utilities supervisors and central control operators (Major Group 92)
- Chefs and cooks (Minor Group 632)
- Butchers and bakers (Minor Group 633)
Note that FSTP candidates must plan to reside outside of Quebec. The province of Quebec has its own immigration system for selecting skilled workers, so if you plan to immigrate to Quebec, please check the Quebec Immigration page for more information.
The FSTP is a great opportunity for skilled tradespeople to immigrate to Canada and to gain permanent residence. Talk to us and find out whether you are eligible to apply.
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