Skilled Trades Program Immigration

To qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), a candidate must have either

• a full-time job offer for a total period of at least 1 year
  or
• a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body or a federal government authority

The candidate must also

• Have valid third-party language test results that show they meet the language skill level
• Have at least 2 years of full-time experience in a skilled trade within the 5 years before they apply
• Meet all job requirements for that skilled trade, as set out in the National Occupational Classification

The job offer can be from up to 2 employers (the candidate would work an agreed amount of part-time hours for each employer).