Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades vs Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker

If you're choosing between these two, the question usually comes down to your educational background and job situation. Both are Express Entry streams with identical costs and processing times, but they target different skill profiles. Your education level, work experience requirements, and whether you have a job offer already lined up will determine which path makes sense for you.

1. 01

   Your educational background

   Pick FST

   Pick FST if you only have high school completion or trade certification.

   Pick FSWP

   Pick FSW if you have a bachelor's degree or higher qualification.

2. 02

   Job offer status

   Pick FST

   Pick FST if you already have or can secure a job offer in a designated trade.

   Pick FSWP

   Pick FSW if you don't have a job offer and want to apply independently.

3. 03

   Work experience needed

   Pick FST

   Pick FST if you have at least 2 years of trade-specific work experience.

   Pick FSWP

   Pick FSW if you have at least 1 year of skilled work experience.

4. 04

   Career type

   Pick FST

   Pick FST if you're a tradesperson like electrician, plumber, or carpenter.

   Pick FSWP

   Pick FSW if you work in professional, managerial, or technical roles.