How to apply for Canada PR as a Trade Worker without Job Offer

How to Apply for Canada PR as a Trade Worker without Job Offer.

All the trade persons can apply for Canada Permanent Residency under the Federal Skilled Trades Program. In order the apply for the same, They will need to meet the following requirements:

Meet the required language levels for each language ability
- writing
- reading
- listening
- speaking
have at least 2 years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before you apply
meet the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification, except for needing a certificate of qualification
have a
- valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or
- certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority

If you do not have a job offer and you are still willing to apply for the same. Here is the tip for you:

You can obtain a certificate of qualification from a province to become eligible to apply for Canada Permanent Residency under Federal Skilled Trades Program.

What is the eligibility criteria to obtain a certificate of qualification from Alberta.

You are eligible to apply under the Trades Qualifier Program – Work Experience if you:

have at least 5-6 years of hands-on work experience in the trade you are applying for.
hold a trade certificate in the same trade from your home country such as ITI diploma that is not recognized in Alberta, or
- Apprenticeship and Industry Training will contact the employers you identify in your application to verify your work experience in the trade.
pass the Red Seal theory exam(s) for your trade with a minimum mark of 70%.

You can check the step by step process of applying for the Red Seal Exam in Canada here

You are not eligible to apply under the Trades Qualifier Program – Work Experience if you:

hold an Alberta trade certificate or a certificate that is recognized in Alberta in the same trade,
had a Trades Qualifier Program application in the same trade or branch of trade cancelled within the past 12 months, or
have a restriction on your Apprenticeship and Industry Training file based on a conviction or for cheating on an exam.

Fees

Application fee including one attempt at the theory exam(s) $450 CDN
Practical exam fees vary by trade (below)
Theory re-write fee $100 CDN
Please note all application-related fees are non-refundable.

Hands-on Work Experience

Hands-on work experience is both the hours and months you spent performing the tasks of the trade. The required months and hours are different for each trade. See “Work Experience Requirements – Hours and Months” (Scroll down this page) for the minimum months and hours of hands-on work experience required in each trade.

Hands-on work experience does not include:

time you spent on foreman, supervisory or management duties,
- It does include time you were performing the hands-on tasks of the trade while you were in a foreman or supervisory position (eg. working foreman or working supervisor.)
time you spent attending training, and
time you spent as an instructor in the trade.

Work Experience Requirements – Hours and Months

Optional Certification Trades	Hours	Months	Compulsory Certification Trades	Hours	Months
Agricultural Equipment Technician	9000	72	Appliance Service Technician	7200	54
Baker	7020	54	Appliance Service Technician– Commercial Appliance Service Technician	7200	54
Bricklayer	7200	54	Auto Body Technician	9300	72
Cabinetmaker	8160	72	Auto Body Technician–Auto Body Prepper	5100	36
Carpenter	9360	72	Auto Body Technician–Auto Body Refinisher	4800	36
Communication Technician	9000	72	Auto Body Technician–Auto Body Repairer	6900	54
Concrete Finisher	5400	54	Automotive Service Technician	9000	72
Cook	7020	54	Boilermaker	6750	54
Electric Motor Systems Technician	9000	72	Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator–Boom Truck	1800	18
Floorcovering Installer	4500	36	Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator–Mobile Crane	6750	54
Glazier	9720	72	Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator–Mobile Crane	6750	54
Glazier	9720	72	Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator–Tower Crane	3000	36
Instrumentation and Control Technician	8775	72	Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator–Wellhead Boom Truck	150	12
Insulator (Heat and Frost)	6827	54	Electrician	8775	72
Landscape Horticulturist	7200	72	Elevator Constructor	10800	72
Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)	7020	54	Gasfitter–Class A	6750	54
Locksmith	7020	54	Gasfitter–Class B	4500	36
Machinist	9360	72	Hairstylist	4200	36
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)	7020	54	Hairstylist	4200	36
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)	9360	72	Heavy Equipment Technician	9000	72
Natural Gas Compression Technician	9000	72	Heavy Equipment Technician– Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off-road)	6750	54
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician–Power Equipment	4500	54	Heavy Equipment Technician–Transport Trailer Mechanic	4950	36
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician–Recreational Equipment	4500	54	Heavy Equipment Technician–Truck and Transport Mechanic	6750	54
Painter and Decorator	5850	54	Ironworker (Metal Building Systems Erector)	4500	36
Parts Technician–Parts Technician	6750	54	Ironworker (Reinforcing)	4500	36
Parts Technician–Materials Technician	6750	54	Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)	6750	54
Powerline Technician	9563	72	Motorcycle Mechanic	8340	72
Power System Electrician	8775	72	Plumber	9000	72
Roofer	8790	72	Recreation Vehicle Service Technician	7200	54
Sprinkler Systems Installer	9900	72	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic	9000	72
Sprinkler Systems Installer	9900	72	Rig Technician–Level One * including 1000 hours in Level 1 (Motorhand)	2250	18
Tilesetter	7200	54	Rig Technician–Level Two ** including 1000 hours in Level 2 (Derrickhand)	4500	36
Transport Refrigeration Technician	8100	63	Rig Technician–Level Three *** including 1000 hours in Level 3 (Driller)	6750	54
Water Well Driller	5400	36	Sheet Metal Worker	9000	72
Water Well Driller–Earth Loop Technician	5400	36	Sheet Metal Worker	9000	72
End			Steamfitter-Pipefitter	9360	72
			Welder	7020	54
			Welder-Wire Process Operator	4950	36

Trades with Practical Exams and Fees

Trade	Practical Exam Fees*
Auto Body Technician	Exam A $78.00/Exam B $108.00
Auto Body Technician – Auto Body Repairer	Exam A $78.00/Exam B $108.00
Boilermaker	$300.00
Bricklayer	$210.00
Cabinetmaker	$160.00
Carpenter	$205.00
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator – Boom Truck Note: Candidates must provide their own certified crane for the assessment. Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the candidate.	$310.00
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator – Mobile Crane Note: Candidates must provide their own certified crane for the assessment. Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the candidate.	$310.00
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator – Tower Crane Note: Candidates must provide their own certified crane for the assessment. Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the candidate.	$310.00
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator – Wellhead Boom Truck Note: Candidates have to provide their own certified crane for the assessment. Assessors will travel to the Alberta site indicated by the candidate.	$310.00
Floorcovering Installer	$130.00
Glazier	$230.00
Hairstylist	$75.00
Insulator (Heat and Frost)	$475.00
Locksmith	$195.00
Machinist	$115.00
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)	$350.00
Sheet Metal Worker	2 @ $110.00 each
Welder	$160.00
Welder – Wire Process Operator	$160.00

Fees are subject to change.

How can Delhi Immigration help you apply for PR as a Trade Worker without Job Offer ?

If you choose to apply for Canadian PR via express entry through Delhi Immigration, you are assured of getting thorough assistance and support in the following:

Full guidance to meet the documentation requirements for the Canada FST program,
Providing guidance on Educational Credential Assessment,
Inform the clients with up to date PNP details.

With the dedicated team of immigration specialists, Delhi Immigration provides its clients best support and assistance to secure their PR visa and move abroad. You may contact the experts at Delhi Immigration on 90233-40077 or

How can Delhi Immigration help you apply for PR via Express Entry System?

If you choose to apply for Canadian PR via express entry through Delhi Immigration, you are assured of getting thorough assistance and support in the following:

Full guidance to meet the documentation requirements for the Canada FSW programs,
Providing guidance on Educational Credential Assessment,
Inform the clients with up to date PNP details.