Federal Skilled Trades Program
For skillful personnel proficient in a skilled trade. Transform your expertise into a Canadian future through the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
Check Trade EligibilityQualified
Trade Skilled
Job Offer
1 Year Min
Certificate
Provincial
English
CLB 5
NOC B
Skill Type
What is the Federal Skilled Trades Program?
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skillful personnel who want to become permanent residents based on being proficient in a skilled trade.
Whether you are in construction, maintenance, or technical occupations, FSTP recognizes your professional expertise and offers a direct pathway to permanent residence in Canada.
NOC Skill Type B
Skilled trades are systematized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC), specifically skill type B.
Family PR
Applicants can apply with their partner/spouse and dependent children for permanent settlement.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Work Experience
Language Ability
Essential levels for writing, reading, listening, and speaking required.
Job Offer / Cert
Valid job offer for 1 year OR a certificate of qualification from a Canadian authority.
Education &
Funds
Education Points
No mandatory requirement for FSTP, but Canadian or ECA-assessed foreign education increases your CRS rank.
Proof of Funds
Must prove sufficient funds to settle unless you are legally working in Canada with a valid job offer.
NOC Groups
Covers major groups like Industrial, Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance trades.
TRADE SKILLED
SERVICES
Mastering Your Trade Pathway
NOC Alignment
Expert assessment to ensure your trade responsibilities match NOC Skill Type B requirements perfectly.
Job Offer Support
Assistance in navigating job offer requirements and verifying certificate of qualification validity.
ECA Assessments
Strategic guidance for Educational Credential Assessments to maximize your ranking in the pool.
Language Training
Focused preparation to meet essential language levels for writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Proof of Funds
Clear documentation and strategy to prove sufficient funds for you and your family.
Family PR
Seamless processing for your partner/spouse and dependent children under the FSTP umbrella.
Common
Questions
FSTP Insights
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