A UAE trade licence does not automatically transfer once you land in Canada, but it can count toward permanent residence through a specific process. This guide covers the Federal Skilled Trades Program, the Express Entry channel built for electricians, plumbers, welders and other tradespeople, and what a UAE-licensed tradesperson needs to line up first. At a glance The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is one of three programs managed through Express Entry, alongside the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class, and unlike the FSWP it has…
Skilled Trades to Canada: FSTP for Electricians, Plumbers and Welders
