Express Entry
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program and the Federal Skilled Trade (FST) Program are both programs managed as part of the Express Entry system. Express Entry is an online system used to manage applications from skilled workers who can contribute to Canada’s economy and who want to immigrate to Canada. They are completely different programs with varying eligibility requirements.
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) (Source page here)
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is managed under the Express Entry system and uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates who wish to settle permanently in Canada. Candidates must meet a minimum points requirement based on factors such as work experience, language ability, and education. Once in the pool, applicants with the most competitive CRS scores will receive invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
- Eligibility (Secure enough points or be part of one of these categories)
- Age
- Education
- Language Proficiency (The Magic of 8 Tripe 7 in IELTS general on CRS points)
- Canadian Experience
- Skills Transferability Factors (100 points for undergrad and over 3 years of
Foreign Experience with CLB 9) - Additional points for PNP Nomination, Canadian Education, Canadian Sibling,
there are few others – please review the hyperlink embedded in CRS Points
System)
- CRS Points System that we calculate from them using the link during our meeting. You
can summarize some points that make the CRS for an applicant here.
- Activating profile is the next step after determining eligibility (Pro Tip: NEVER claim points in Express Entry that cannot be justified or backed by evidence to avoid
STRAIGHT REJECTIONS after receiving ITA)
Categories included in category-based selection
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
- Trade occupations
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
Federal Skilled Trade (FST) (source here)
In order to qualify for FST, a candidate must have at least two years of full-time work experience
in a skilled trade (or an equal amount in part-time). This experience must have been obtained
within the previous 5 years and only considers work experience obtained after an individual has
been granted the certification to practice the trade in their country of residence.
- NOC list
- Eligibility criteria
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