Express Entry Programs: Eligibility and Requirements
Federal Skilled Worker Program
To be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) under Express Entry, you must:
- Have at least one year of skilled work experience in an eligible occupation
- Have a qualifying educational credential (e.g., a Canadian degree or diploma, or an international equivalent assessed as equal to a Canadian credential)
- Meet the language proficiency requirement in English or French (CLB 7)
Canadian Experience Class
To be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry, you must:
- Have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in an eligible occupation
- Have a valid Canadian post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate
- Meet the language proficiency requirement in English or French (CLB 7)
Federal Skilled Trades Program
To be eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) under Express Entry, you must:
- Have at least two years of skilled work experience in a certified trade
- Have a qualifying trade certificate or diploma
- Meet the language proficiency requirement in English or French (CLB 5)
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