EXPRESS ENTRY — CANADA PERMANENT RESIDENCE
Express Entry is Canada’s flagship points-based immigration system for three federal economic programmes. Candidates create an online profile, receive a CRS score, and are invited to apply for permanent residence through regular and category-based draws. Arik manages the complete process — from CRS assessment through to PR confirmation.
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Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Permanent residence for qualified tradespeople — no minimum education requirement.
Canada has a critical and growing demand for skilled tradespeople. The FSTP provides a dedicated Express Entry route to permanent residence for trade workers. No minimum education is required — a Red Seal certificate or provincial certificate of qualification can substitute for a Canadian employer job offer.
- Who This Is For: Tradespeople with ≥2 years of full-time trade experience (NOC TEER 2) in the past 5 years, with either a valid 1-year Canadian job offer OR a provincial/territorial certificate of qualification.
Key Requirements
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Requirement
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Trade experience
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At least 2 years of full-time skilled trade work in the past 5 years in a qualifying NOC TEER 2 occupation.
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Job offer OR certificate
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1-year full-time Canadian employer job offer, OR a certificate of qualification from a Canadian province or territory.
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Language
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CLB 5 in speaking/listening; CLB 4 in reading/writing.
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No education requirement
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There is no minimum educational credential requirement.
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Key Benefits
- No education requirement.
- Red Seal certification can replace a job offer.
- Dedicated FSTP draws with competitive CRS cutoffs.
How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You
- Identify the correct NOC TEER 2 code and confirm FSTP eligibility.
- Advise on provincial certificate of qualification / Red Seal process.
- Connect you with Canadian employers offering qualifying job offers.
- Prepare the full ITA application package.
Contact us now!
Schedule a meeting with our team to discuss your immigration or university admissions needs.
Office Address: 7445 Roper Road, Edmonton AB, T6B 3K9 Canada
Email: info@arikconsulting.ca
Phone number: +1 780-229-0777
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