Craft Your Legacy: Skilled Trades Opportunities
The Skilled Trades Stream of the Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is designed to address the shortage of skilled workers in specific trades in Canada. Applicants must create an Express Entry profile and meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Federal Skilled Trades Class. They must have at least one year of full-time work experience in a skilled trade, a minimum language proficiency level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in English or French, and meet the educational requirements for their trade. The applicant must be living in Ontario and hold a valid work permit at the time they apply.
Once a candidate is nominated by the Ontario government, they receive an additional 600 points towards their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which significantly increases their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency in Canada. The Skilled Trades Stream is a popular option for individuals with trade certificates who wish to immigrate to Canada and work in their trade, as well as beneficial for employers in Ontario who need to fill positions in specific skilled trades.
Application requirements
| Criterion | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Express Entry Profile |
No |
| Connection to province |
Work Experience |
| Job offer |
No |
| Work experience |
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| Valid certificate or license (if applicable) |
Must be living in Ontario and hold a valid work permit at the time you apply. |
| Education |
No minimum |
| Language |
CLB 5 or higher IELTS General test only CELPIP – General test only Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF) Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) |
| Settlement funds |
May include:
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| Intention to live in Ontario |
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