Work in Canada

WORK IN CANADA AS A SKILLED TRADESPERSON

Are you a tradesperson with experience in plumbing, electrical, construction, maintenance, HVAC, agriculture, cooking, bakery or manufacturing works? The Canada Federal Skilled Trades Program invites tradespersons from across the world to come work and settle in Canada. One of the world’s most developed countries, Canada is facing a shortfall of tradespeople and this is your opportunity. ASK VISA AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES can help you identify your approach to this program and assist you at every step of your application.

CANADA FEDERAL SKILLED TRADES PROGRAM DETAILS

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. As long as you meet the job requirements for that skilled trade as per the National Occupational Classification, and can meet the minimum eligibility criteria, you are in a great position to apply for the FSTP Program. The key features of this program are:
  • Get Invited by IRCC with CRS as low as 199
  • More than 100 designated trades and occupations
  • Applicants are not required to prove their level of education to enter the pool.
  • Great opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Provinces like Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The documentation required for the Canada Federal Skilled Trades Program includes:
  • Current passport and travel history
  • Meet the required language levels
  • Must have spent at least 2 out of the past 5 years in your trade
  • Your trade must fall under the National Occupationnel Classification list
  • While there is no educational requirement having a Canadian education or equivalent foreign credential can improve your Express Entry ranking
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Other supporting documents

HOW ASK VISA AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES CAN HELP YOU?

ASK VISA AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES offers end-to-end support to help make your application process smoother. Our services include:
  • Immigration documents checklist
  • Complete application processing
  • Forms, documentation & application filing
  • Updates & follow up
  • Job search services
  • Relocation and post-landing support in Canada

FAQ

Through Express Entry which manages the applications for 3 economic immigration programs –
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program [FSTP]
  • Canadian Experience Class [CEC]
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program [FSWP]
A Work Visa is essentially a work permit that allows you to enter a foreign country and legally work there for a certain period of time.

Different countries have different eligibility requirements and procedures for a Work Permit.
The cost of a Work Visa differs as per the country that you are applying for.

For example, the cost of a Work Permit for Canada is CAD $155. You will also need to pay extra if you include your family in the visa application.
The processing time for a Work Visa depends on the country as different countries have different processing times. It also depends on the country that you are applying the visa from.

For example the processing time for a Work Visa of Canada is 5 weeks when applied from India. On the other hand, if you apply for a Canada Work Visa from the US, the processing time is 2 weeks.
Most countries offer Work Visas to meet the labour shortage in their country. Often employers find it difficult to fill a particular job locally as they cannot find the required skills in their country. This generally happens with high-skilled as well as trades jobs.

You should have the necessary skills that are in demand in a particular country to get a Work Visa. You should also have the necessary educational qualifications and any certifications that may be needed for the job. You should also have the necessary work experience required for the job.