For skilled workers with 1 year of eligible Canadian work experience
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Points for Canadian work experience
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Job offer not required
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Education not required
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Canadian Experience Class
For skilled workers foreign work experience​
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No Canadian work experience required
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Eligibility is points based
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Job Offer is not required​
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
Individuals with experience in specific skilled trades​
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Job Offer or certificate of qualification required​
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Lower language requirements
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Education not required
Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
Candidates nominated by a Canadian province ​
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Increase in CRS points
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Provincial support options for integration
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Apply directly to the province or use the Express Entry system
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)