What Is The FSTP?
The Federal Skilled Trades initiative (FSTP) Express Entry is a visa initiative run by IRCC (visa, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada). It is also one of three qualified worker programs that come under Canada’s Express Entry scheme.
What Are The Minimum Requirements For FSTP?
In order to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, you need to have:
- Full time job offer from a Canadian employer for a total period of at least 1 year
- Certificate of qualification from a provincial, territorial or federal governing body
- Language proficiency score in French or English that is measured by the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
- Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC)
- Level 4 for writing and reading and level 5 for listening and speaking
- At least 2 years of full time work experience in the last 5 years
- Ability to show that you meet the job requirements of your skilled trade
- Have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada
- Have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada
National Occupation Classification Categories
Major Group 72
· Industrial
· Electrical
· Construction
Major Group 73
· Maintenance
· Equipment Operation
Major Group 82
· Supervisors and Technicians in Natural Resources
· Agriculture
Major Group 92
· Processing and Manufacturing
· Utility Supervisors
· Central Control Operators
Minor Group 632
· Chefs
· Cooks
Minor Group 633
· Butchers
· Bakers
Express Entry For FSTP
Express Entry is a six-month fast-track method for processing petitions for permanent citizenship. But first, let's take a look at the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) Score.
To receive an offer, you must have a good CRS number so that your name can be chosen during an Express Entry poll, which occurs twice a month. During the draw, the top scorers are given an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residency.
How Are You Rated?
Your CRS Score Depends On Your:
- Age
- Level of Education
- Work Experience in Canada
- Work Experience outside Canada
- Ability to adapt in Canada
- Capability of speaking English
- Capability of speaking French
- Relationships in Canada
- Your level of language proficiency
- Employment
Important Note :
Your language exams are good for two years after they are completed. Also, the exams should still be legitimate when filing for permanent residency.
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