The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST) judges the skilled trades candidates based on certain parameters that determine their program eligibility. Applicants are evaluated based on their qualification, skills, knowledge of French and/ or English, age and work experience.
Key Requirements for the Federal Skilled Trades Program
- You must have at least two years of paid full-time work experience within the last 5 years (NOC B).
- You must meet the minimum language requirements (Speaking/Listening CLB 5 and Reading/Writing CLB 4 in English or French.)
- You should have either an LMIA based job-offer for full-time employment in Canada of at least one year. Job offer can be from one or two employers (at least 30 hours per week) OR a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade.
If you are planning to apply under federal skilled trades program, 4Ways Canada Immigration is here to assist you. We have helped numerous skilled trades workers settle in Canada as permanent residents.
