Skilled Immigration Programs

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP):

• Designed for skilled workers with work experience.

• Requires meeting minimum requirements related to work experience, language ability, and education.

• Applicants are assessed based on additional selection factors.

• Managed through the Express Entry system.

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

• Targets skilled tradespeople with work experience in specific occupations (e.g., electricians, plumbers, welders).

• Requires meeting specific trade-related criteria.

• Also managed through the Express Entry system

Canadian Experience Class (CEC):

• For individuals with Canadian work experience (temporary foreign workers or international graduates).

• Requires meeting minimum language requirements and having relevant work experience.

• Also part of the Express Entry system

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

• Each Canadian province and territory has its own PNP.

• PNPs have streams for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and other categories.

• Applicants receive provincial nominations, which enhance their Express Entry profile.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP):

• For skilled workers in the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

• Requires a job offer from an employer designated by the AIP.

• Applicants receive a work permit and can later apply for permanent residence