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FST

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Designed for people qualified in a skilled trade who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified to practice a trade in Canada.

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Avg. ITA → FD

98d

Applicant timelines

5

Eligibility requirements

Typically 6–8 months from ITA to final decision

Real applicant timelines

FSTinland

  1. Invitation to Apply

  2. Biometrics Submitted

  3. Medical Exam Passed

  4. Eligibility Review Complete

  5. Acknowledgment of Receipt

FSTinland
145 days ITA → FD

  1. Invitation to Apply

  2. Acknowledgment of Receipt

  3. Biometrics Submitted

  4. Final Decision

  5. Eligibility Review Complete

  6. Background Check Complete

  7. Portal 1

  8. Portal 2

  9. Confirmation of PR

FSTinland
117 days ITA → FD

  1. Invitation to Apply

  2. Acknowledgment of Receipt

  3. Biometrics Submitted

  4. Additional Documents Request

  5. Medical Exam Passed

  6. Eligibility Review Complete

  7. Background Check Complete

  8. Final Decision

  9. Portal 1

  10. Portal 2

  11. Confirmation of PR

  12. PR Card Delivered