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Permanent Residency pathway for qualified trade professionals under Canada’s Express Entry system.
Last updated: 2025-10-30
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is a Canada Express Entry stream designed for skilled trade professionals.
It recognizes practical trade experience and certification, providing a clear pathway to Canadian permanent residency for in-demand trades.
What you getالمزايا
Permanent Residency pathway tailored for skilled tradespeople.
No formal degree required — emphasis on practical trade experience.
Faster processing once ITA is received (around 6 months).
PNP nomination can add 600 CRS points for priority selection.
Work and settle anywhere in Canada (except Quebec).
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
PR application charge (principal applicant)
Includes Right of Permanent Residence Fee where applicable.
Trade certification/assessment (typical)
Varies by provincial authority and trade.
Language test (typical)
Depends on provider.
Medical exams (typical)
Panel physician rates vary.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within last 5 years.
Occupation must be an eligible trade under Canadian NOC/TEER rules.
Either a valid job offer for at least 1 year in Canada OR a certificate of qualification from a Canadian authority.
Meet language thresholds (CLB 5 speaking/listening; CLB 4 reading/writing).
Intend to live outside Quebec and meet health and character checks.
Who cannot apply
Lack of required trade certification or valid job offer (when applicable).
Insufficient or unverifiable work experience.
Not meeting required language thresholds.
Language requirementاللغة
Minimum level
Minimum CLB 5 for speaking & listening; CLB 4 for reading & writing
Accepted tests
Points systemالنقاط
Minimum score to receive an invitation: 67 points
| Category | Max pts |
|---|---|
| Age(Points based on applicant's age.) | 12 |
| Education(Higher education earns more points.) | 25 |
| Language Skills(Points for English/French proficiency.) | 28 |
| Skilled Work Experience(More skilled experience, more points.) | 15 |
| Arranged Employment(Points for valid job offer.) | 10 |
| Adaptability(Points for factors aiding settlement.) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Eligible occupationsالمهن
Common eligible trades (examples)
- ✦Electrician (NOC 7241)
- ✦Carpenter (NOC 7271)
- ✦Chef (NOC 6322)
- ✦Industrial Mechanic (NOC 7311)
The processكيف نعمل
Check Eligibility
Confirm trade, experience and language eligibility.
Language Test
Take IELTS/CELPIP or TEF/TCF and meet CLB thresholds.
Obtain Certification or Job Offer
Secure provincial certificate or valid full-time job offer.
Create Express Entry Profile
Enter the pool under the FSTP stream.
Receive ITA & Apply
Submit a complete PR application within 60 days of ITA.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport and national ID
- ✦Birth/marriage certificates
Trade Credentials
- ✦Certificate of Qualification or provincial trade licence
- ✦Employer references, work logs and payslips
Language & Tests
- ✦IELTS/CELPIP or TEF/TCF results
Health & Character
- ✦Medical examination
- ✦Police certificates for all countries lived in 12+ months
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Trade certification processes vary by province — check requirements carefully.
Job offers must meet IRCC criteria to qualify for arranged employment points.
Processing and draw patterns depend on Express Entry draws and PNP activity.
Compliance
Provide authentic and verifiable work references, certification, and payslips.
Maintain valid status if applying from within Canada.
Follow provincial rules for certificate recognition/registration.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Yes — either a valid job offer of at least 1 year OR a provincial/territorial certificate of qualification.
Start the Canada route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.