The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is for people who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. As of January 1, 2015 potential candidates interested in applying to the Federal Skilled Trades Program must go through the Express Entry system. As an employer, you can greatly improve their chances of success by making a qualifying job offer in a skilled occupation.
Federal Skilled Trades Program selection criteria:
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In order to qualify under the Federal Skilled Trades Program, candidates must either have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body. The job offer can be from up to two employers.
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Have valid third-party language test results (that show they meet the minimum language threshold- (IELTS Result),
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Have at least two years of full-time experience in a skilled trade within the five years before they apply, and
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Meet all job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
How employers can access Express Entry pool candidates:
As an employer, you can hire skilled foreign workers to meet your labour needs when you are unable to find Canadians or permanent residents to fill job vacancies. You have the flexibility and choice to use current recruiting and hiring practices.
You will also have access to candidates through Canada’s Job Bank, private sector job boards and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) where applicable.
Invitation to Apply:
Candidates are assessed against others in the pool, and are ranked based on criteria that are known to contribute to a newcomer’s economic success once in Canada. Only the highest-ranked candidates, and those with valid job offers or provincial/territorial nominations, are invited to apply for permanent residence. Candidates have 60 days to apply for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Trades Program. CIC will process the majority of complete permanent residence applications received (i.e. those including all the necessary supporting documents) in six months or less.
Note: As of January 1 2015, under the Express Entry system there are no occupation lists or caps.
Source by: CIC