To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in an eligible skilled trade;
• Meet minimum language levels in English or French;
• Have an offer of full-time employment for a total of at least one year; or
• Have a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade issued by a province or territory

and Have at least 1 year of full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience; Meet minimum language levels in English or French; Have a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree; Plan to live outside the province of Quebec.

What kind of Work Experience do I Need?

Your work experience must be in a trade that is part of Skill Level B in the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC).
You must have had that work experience during the last 5 years.

How do I Apply to the FSTP?

If you are eligible to apply under the FST category, you may submit your profile to Express Entry. Express Entry is a new online application system for economic immigration categories, such as the FSTP.