
Federal Skilled Trades Class
Federal Skilled Trades Class is an immigration program designed to aid skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. It is a part of the Express Entry system.
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To be eligible under the Federal Skilled Trades Class, you must:
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meet the required language levels for each language ability (CLB 4 in reading and writing, CLB 5 in listening and speaking)
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have at least 2 years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before you apply
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meet the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification, except for needing a certificate of qualification
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have a
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valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or
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certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority
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There is no education requirement for the Federal Skilled Trades Class
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Skilled trades for the Federal Skilled Trades Class includes occupations under the below categories of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
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Industrial, electrical and construction trades
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Maintenance and equipment operation trades
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Supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production
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Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
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Chefs and cooks
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Butchers and bakers
Other Service offerings:
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Visitor visa
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Super visa
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Student visa
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Work Permit inside Canada
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Work Permit outside Canada
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Spouse Open Work Permit
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Express Entry
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Canadian Experience Class
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Provincial Nominee Programs
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Business Immigration
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Home Caregiver Pilot Program
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Spousal Sponsorship
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Family Sponsorship
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Citizenship
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Temporary Resident visa (TRV)
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Extend your stay as a visitor
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Restore your status as a temporary resident
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PR Card renewal
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PR Travel Document
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Electronic Travel Document