Federal Skilled Trades Program

Canada is currently in demand of skilled trades people. As such, the Federal Skilled Trades program is geared towards attracting these men and women to work in Canada and obtain their Permanent Residence.

In order to qualify, your particular trade needs to be on a list of eligible occupations and you must meet all the necessary licencing required of the trade.

Further, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is only accepting 5,000 applications per year in total. Each trade also has its own individual cap. If you are interested in applying under this program, you should act fast to ensure your application is submitted prior to the caps filling up.

Qualifying for the Federal Skilled Trades Program

In order to be considered eligible for the program, you must:

You must plan to live outside the province of Quebec;
You must meet the required levels in either English or French for each language ability (speaking, reading, writing, and listening);
You must have at least two years of full-time work experience or an equal amount of part-time work experience in a skilled trade within the five years before you apply;
You meet all the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification (NOC); and
You have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year, or a certificate of qualification for that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body.

List of Eligible Occupations 2014

The NOC or National Occupational Code is a categorization of your, and all, occupations. Based on the NOC associated with your trade, you will be able to see duties, educational and skill requirements as well as determine under what exact NOC you qualify.

All 90 skilled trades from the following NOC Skill Level B groups are eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program:

Qualifying for the Federal Skilled Trades Program

Major Group 72: Industrial, electrical and construction trades;
Major Group 73: Maintenance and equipment operation trades;
Major Group 82: Supervisors and technical occupations in national resources, agriculture and related production;
Major Group 92: Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators;
Minor Group 632: chefs and cooks;
Minor Group 633: butchers and bakers.

Certificate vs. Job Offer

You are not required to meet licensing requirements at the time of application, but a Citizenship and Immigration officer must be satisfied that you are capable of performing the job offered to you.

If the occupation is regulated in Canada, meaning, it requires certain licencing or certification, the officer must also be satisfied that you can be expected to successfully qualify for licensing/certification when in Canada.

Your offer of employment must be valid at the time your permanent resident visa (if any) is issued.

How We Can Help

The Federal Skilled Trades program focuses heavily on:

Intended trade;
Your experience;
Your skills and credentials; and
Your adaptability to life in Canada.

These are the key elements to any application under this category and will need to be sufficiently demonstrated should you hope to be successful in your application. Providing the right documentation goes far beyond the minimum requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Ensuring that an officer is satisfied that you not only meet the minimum requirements but are a suitable candidate for Permanent Residence in Canada will mean the difference between approval or denial.

We will assist you:

Draft the necessary forms;
Help demonstrate that you have full time or a combinational of two part time employment offers accounting for one year;
Draft appropriate supporting documentation demonstrating your skills, education, experience etc.;
Demonstrate that you are well suited for Permanent Residence in Canada;
Help you determine the most appropriate NOC for you with the highest chance of success based on your unique situation;
Compile the strongest possible case as per your unique situation;
Prepare you for your for any interview should one be requested;
Follow up with Citizenship and Immigration Canada on your matter to ensure the fastest possible processing time; and
Of course, be with you every step of the way.

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