The Federal Skilled Trades Program [FSTP] is a Canada immigration pathway for skilled foreign workers that intend taking up permanent residence in Canada based on being qualified in a skilled trade.
The FSTP is 1 of the 3 economic immigration programs – along with the Federal Skilled Worker Program [FSWP] and the Canadian Experience Class [CEC] – managed by the federal government of Canada through the Express Entry system.
Express Entry is an online system used for managing applications for Canada PR from skilled workers.
Applying to and securing a Canada permanent visa through the Express Entry system is a 4-step process – establishing eligibility, getting the documentation ready, submission of profile, followed by receiving an invitation and applying for Canada PR.
Applying for Canadian permanent residence is by invitation-only. Invitations are issued by Immigration,…
