The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade, to be eligible to apply under this program you must be able to meet the minimum requirements for:
- The language required levels for each language ability, speaking and listing is CLB 5, writing and reading is CLB 4.
- At least 2 years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before you apply.
- Have a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.
- You must show that you performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the National Occupational Classification. This includes all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.
- There is no education requirement for the Federal Skilled Trades Program. However, if you have a Canadian diploma or foreign education degree that will improve your rank in the Express Entry pool.
- Proof of funds, must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada, unless you are currently able to legally work in Canada and have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada.
- Be admissible.
