The Federal Skilled Trades program Canada is one of the three Federal programs applied through Canada Express Entry, which is an online application. This program allows skilled workers with experience in a selected number of trades to gain legal permanent residence in Canada based on the applicant's qualification in the skilled trade. The eligibility requirements for an applicant to apply for the Federal Skilled Trades program must meet the following eligibility requirements: The applicant should have gained at least 24 months of skilled work experience in the skilled trade in Canada gained in the last 5 years allowing the applicant to lodge an application under Federal Skilled Trades program. It is also important that the applicant should have gained this work experience under a valid work permit visa The applicant's work experience should meet the specific job requirements of the trade, as set out in Canada's National Occupation List Also the applicant should meet the following to be eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Trades Program (Canada Express Entry): MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL SKILLED TRADE PROGRAM SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE The Skilled trades for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC): The major NOC groups are further subdivided into different occupations, and they are all skill type B. An applicant must show that they perform the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. The applicant's duties also should include all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed. If the applicant does not show that the work experience meets the description in the NOC, the application will be refused. The applicant's work experience only counts after they qualify to independently practice the occupation. EDUCATION The applicant does not need any education requirement towards lodging under the Federal Skilled Trades Program. If the applicant wants to improve the ranking in the Canada Express Entry pool, there are 2 ways for the applicant to improve: Should have taken a course and studied in Canada, the applicant will then obtain extra points for a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian institution: (OR) The applicant should have had an education, and for which he will be provided the required points for a completed educational credential, if the degree is been assessed and approved an Educational Credential Assessment Canada(ECA) body which is required for immigration purposes from a designated organization showing the applicant's education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian: LANGUAGE ABILITY The applicant should meet the minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for speaking and listening, and Canadian Language Benchmark 4 for reading and writing. The applicant should have completed the test in 4 modules such as: The test results should have the required scores on the above which are required for the Express Entry profile when lodge ap application. The language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result is completed. The language test results must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence is lodged with the Immigration department. PROOF OF FUNDS The applicant must show that the application has enough money for himself and his family members.to settle in Canada. ADMISSIBILITY Also, it is important that the applicant must be admissible to Canada and should meet all the requirements. The Immigration department can refuse your application or deny your entry into Canada on various reasons such as should not have any adverse remark, security, or criminal or medical reasons. WHERE YOU CAN LIVE IN CANADA An applicant should look at living outside the province of Quebec. The province of Quebec selects its own skilled workers. If you plan on living in Quebec, see Quebec-selected skilled workers for more information. Its important that an applicant must look at meeting the requirement if he has obtained a Provincial Nominee, and must settle in the province or territory that nominated you. GET ASSESSED BY THE PROVINCE OR TERRITORY The applicant should be in a position to go to the province or territory to be assessed for their trade. The applicant may also need an employer in Canada to give you the required experience and training to start working. Each province requirement is different based on the profile of the applicant as trades for the province/territory for an applicant differs from where the applicant and his family members decide to live and work. To look at different provinces and territory, once can be visit the following link to learn more about certificates of qualification to work in that province or territory in a specific skilled trade, and what the applicant need to meet the requirements. If the applicant's trade is not regulated by a province or territory, it may be federally regulated (for example, airplane mechanic). It is important to find out who regulates your trade by visiting the website of the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials. It is also important that an applicant while migrating to Canada under the Canadian Federal Skilled Trades Program, should have a confirmed employment offer or, particularly should be already in Canada on a temporary basis towards obtaining a certificate of qualification in the relevant skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial authority. The provincial / territorial authorities are not set up to issue certificates of qualification to individuals outside Canada. There is no education requirement for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and if an applicant wishes to earn points for the education under Express Entry, the applicant should either need: If you are interested in Canada immigration, please fill out the Assessment form which is found in our website and our immigration Consultants will assess your eligibility and advise you how to proceed further. We work with Member of Law Society of Upper Canada and Canadian Bar Association (Immigration section) (CPTLS). We also deal with member of organization of Professional Immigration Consultants, Canada (OPIC) and strive to achieve the highest possible standards of professional service and success rate on every application that we lodge with the Immigration department. Kindly forward us your detailed resume to neville@bilimoriaassociate.com for us to assess and advise on your eligibility, or Call our office on+91 44 2822 7222 / 2823 9229 / 4350 8191 for consultation or an appointment.
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