Federal Skilled Trades Program
Express Entry
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on qualifications in a skilled trade.
Contact Us ▸The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on qualifications in a skilled trade.
Contact Us ▸The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) allows individuals who are qualified in a skilled trade apply for permanent residence in Canada, if they obtain sufficient points under the point score system.
To be eligible for the program, candidates must meet the following criterion:
Skilled trades for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
The Express Entry pool manages permanent residence applications for immigrants who can fill jobs where there is a lack of available skilled Canadian workers. The Federal Skilled Trades Program is one out of three economic programs within the online Express Entry system.
Applicants are ranked in the Express Entry pool using a points-based system. The government will invite people to apply for permanent residence based on your score and rank in the Express Entry pool. You cannot apply for the program directly.
The following federal economic immigration programs use the Express Entry system:
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