This program focuses on people with qualifying experience in eligible skilled trades. Depending on the case, a qualifying job offer or Canadian certificate of qualification can be relevant.
Who this route suits
Experienced trades workers who meet the program rules.
Eligibility overview
Applicants need at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) paid work experience in a skilled trade within the last five years. The occupation must fall in NOC TEER 2 or 3 in eligible trade categories.
Job offer or certificate
Applicants must have either a qualifying full-time job offer from up to two employers in Canada, or a Canadian provincial or territorial certificate of qualification in a qualifying trade.
Language requirements
Minimum CLB 5 in speaking and listening, CLB 4 in reading and writing. Valid test results from a designated language testing organization are required.
Important to know
Use the current eligible trade definitions and federal requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What trades qualify for FSTP?
- Eligible trades fall in specific NOC TEER 2 and 3 categories including industrial, electrical, construction, and maintenance trade groups. The current NOC list should be verified directly with IRCC.
Check before you apply. General information only. Requirements, fees, and occupation lists change. The relevant authority makes the final decision on every application. Confirm current requirements with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Related routes
Working in a regulated profession in Canada?
A visa does not give permission to practise a regulated profession. Registration is a separate process.