To check your eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Trades Program, you have to first refer to the eligible job list and find out if your job is listed. Also, you need to determine your CRS score.

The selection criteria for the Express Entry program is based on:

• Age
• Work experience
• Language skills
• Number of family members
• Financial situation
• Educational credentials

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The federal skilled trades program works in Canada in the following ways.

• It helps improve the economy of the country.
• More job opportunities for immigration refugees
• More cultural awareness
• The ones in positions like the industrial electrical industry are good at their job.
• Talented and well-trained individuals get into critical sectors like healthcare, gas industry, etc.
• More academic awards and prestige for Canada

The requirements for the skilled federal trades program are as follows.

1. Language

• In Canada, the official languages are English and French. To become a permanent resident, you need fluency in any of the two.

The qualifications required are:

 

Key points to remember for language selection are:

• This criterion for language is according to the CLB standards of Canada.
• It is judged on the parameters of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• After taking the language-related tests, you can add the score to your Express Entry profile.
• The test result is valid for two years. Your immigration application should fall within this.   

2. Job Offer

You need to have a job offer to apply for the FSTP for citizenship and immigration. The requirements for this are:

• Qualification Certificate from an authority figure from the province, federal, or territory.
• An offer of employment for full-time work for at least a year 

3. Work Experience

The main points under work experience are as follows.

• To gain citizenship in Canada, you need skills in occupation under the NOC.
• This national occupational classification holds many particular occupations under it.
• They are grouped into Major groups and Minor Groups.
• The Major Group is then subdivided into many related occupations. For example, a land surveyor can enter under Major Group 72-construction trades.
• You need to show proof that you met all the listed duties. These include the primary obligations under NOC and all essential responsibilities.
• Search for the skill level and NOC code you need to apply
• You need to show your experience level as the NOC description mentions.
• Only after you independently practiced in your career, the board would accept your work experience

4. Educational Experience

For experience in education, the requirements are:

• If you studied in a Canadian school, show a school certificate or diploma
• From foreign school, show an ECA report of your education level matching Canadian standards

5. Funds

You should show your money situation through this:

• Proof of funds
• A Canadian employer gave you a job offer
• Can legally practice your job in Canada 

6. Place of Stay

You have to provide information regarding where you wish to stay. You can choose a province in case of a provincial nominee program.

7. Admissibility

You can gain admissibility in the following ways:

• The supervisors for immigration can decide on entry.
• ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or visa acceptance

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The types of trades for this immigration program are:

The classifications under Major Groups and Minor Groups for eligibility are listed here.

Major Groups

 

Minor Groups

 

The FSTP is an influential and effective version of the immigration program for entry into Canada. We want you to have the easiest experience throughout and would help you along the way.

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You would be called inadmissible in FSTP eligibility for the following reasons:

• If you ever did espionage
• If you have contact with a terror or criminal organization
• In case you tried to overthrow your government.
• For terrorism attempt or violence
• If you gave wrong information in the application process
• In case you did any crime against someone.
• If you have a medical problem that has costly treatment
• Involved in a war crime group
• Violation of human rights as a senior officer
• Part in organized crime
• Caught driving drunk or drugged
• Have a medical condition that can harm others
• If you cannot support yourself financially
• If a family member is inadmissible
• Not meeting IRPA guidelines.

The advantages of FSTP are:

• You do not need a Canadian connection to give an application.
• You would get higher chances of receiving an invitation.
• Fulfilling the eligibility list outside Canada does count.

The disadvantages of FSTP are:

• No guarantee of full-time employment
• You may not get an invitation for citizenship.