The Federal Skilled Trades Program is another program under Express Entry for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. This program was introduced in January 2015.
IRCC has published a list of eligible trades under this program:
To submit your profile, you do not need to upload any documents. Make sure all the information on your application is accurate.
Keep checking your profile on the Express Entry profile if you have received an invitation from the IRCC for you to apply for Permanent Residency in Canada.
You need to upload your documents when you get an invitation from the IRCC along with your police certificate, medical exam, proof of funds, and other documents requested by the government.
The Federal Skilled Trades Program does not require education. You can, however, improve your Express Entry rank in two ways.
Students who attended school in Canada can earn points for certificates, diplomas, and degrees:
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| Number of family members | Funds required (in CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $13,310 |
| 1 | $13,310 |
| 2 | $16,570 |
| 3 | $20,371 |
| 4 | $24,733 |
| 5 | $28,052 |
| 6 | $31,638 |
| 6 | $35,224 |
| For each additional family member | $3,586 |
In Canada, the NOC term is used to classify and describe occupations. NOC consists of a specific occupation title (E.g., Accountant) and a four digit NOC code (e.g., 111), along with a description for the occupation. If you are interested in finding out the job title of your intended occupation in Canada and its NOC code, visit the NOC website.
This document proves that a person is qualified to work in a particular skilled trade in Canada. This means that they have passed a certification exam, and met all the requirements to practice their trade in that province or territory. This certificate is issued by the body that governs trades in a Canadian province or territory or by a federal authority.
The regulatory body that governs trades in a province or territory must assess your training, trade experience and skills and decide if you are eligible to write an exam to be certified.
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