Electrician Visa Route

Eligibility requirements

• 1Completed apprenticeship or equivalent trade qualification
• 2CLB 5 in speaking and listening; CLB 4 in reading and writing
• 3Minimum 2 years of work experience in the trade in past 5 years
• 4Valid job offer from a Canadian employer OR certificate of qualification from a province/territory
• 5Sufficient settlement funds
• 6Admissibility requirements met

Document checklist

• Valid passport
• IELTS or CELPIP results
• Apprenticeship completion certificate
• Red Seal or provincial trade certificate (if obtained)
• Employment reference letters
• Police clearance certificate
• Proof of settlement funds
• Medical exam results

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Have trade qualifications assessed — apply for Red Seal Interprovincial Standards Program

2. 2

   Complete IELTS at CLB 5 level

3. 3

   Obtain a Canadian job offer (valid for FSTC) or provincial certificate of qualification

4. 4

   Create Federal Skilled Trades Class Express Entry profile

5. 5

   Receive ITA via a trade-specific or general Express Entry draw

6. 6

   Submit PR application, complete biometrics and medical exam