{"id":29380,"date":"2023-07-24T02:51:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T02:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadacis.org\/?p=29380"},"modified":"2023-12-03T17:48:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:48:24","slug":"federal-skilled-trades-program-under-express-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canadacis.org\/blog\/federal-skilled-trades-program-under-express-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Skilled Trades Program Under Express Entry: Canada Immigrants Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Federal Skilled Trades Program Under Express Entry: Canada Immigrants Guide<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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When it comes to Canadian immigration, Express Entry opens doors to various opportunities, especially skilled workers. In this article, we’ll focus on one specific program called the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Let’s begin our journey and discover the opportunities that await through the FSTP!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)?\n<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an immigration pathway under Canada Express Entry designed specifically for skilled tradespersons who want to become permanent residents. The FSTP targets individuals with experience in eligible skilled trades occupations that are in demand in the Canadian labor market.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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FSTP Eligibility: Who Can Join the Federal Skilled Trades Program<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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FSTP Requirement #1: Language Ability\n<\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To meet the language requirements for FSTP Express Entry, you must achieve a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) speaking, listening, reading and writing for either English or French languages. Approved language tests are available for each language skill. Make sure to enter your test results accurately in your Express Entry profile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Keep in mind that your language test results are valid for two years from the date of the test. It’s important that they remain valid on the day you submit your application for permanent residence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To be eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), you need to have relevant skilled work experience. The program categorizes skilled trades under specific groups in the <\/span>National Occupational Classification (NOC)<\/b><\/a><\/span>.<\/span> Here are the NOC groups considered for the FSTP:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You must show that you performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. This includes all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One of the unique aspects of the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is that there is no specific education requirement. However, having education can still be beneficial for improving your rank in the Express Entry pool. Here’s how education factors into the program:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Canadian Education:<\/strong> If you have completed education in Canada, you can earn points for a certificate, diploma, or degree from either a Canadian secondary institution (high school) or a post-secondary institution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Foreign Education:<\/b> For individuals with foreign education, it is still possible to earn points through the FSTP. To do so, you need to obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report for immigration purposes from a designated organization. Though not required, by obtaining a favorable ECA report for FSTP, you can increase your ranking in the Express Entry pool.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Applicants must meet certain requirements regarding a valid job offer. Here are the two options for satisfying this requirement:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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