Express Entry Programs Comparison Table
| Eligibility criteria | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker Program | Federal Skilled Trades Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language skills | English or French skills
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English or French skills
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English or French skills
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| Type/Level of work experience | Canadian work experience in an occupation listed in 1 or more of these NOC TEER Categories:
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Work experience in an occupation listed in 1 of these NOC TEER Categories:
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Work experience in a skilled trade under key groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3:
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| Amount of work experience | One year in Canada in the last 3 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) | One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time or more than 1 job in your primary occupation) | Two years within last 5 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) |
| Job offer | Not required. | Not required.
But you can get selection criteria (FSW) points for having a valid job offer. |
Required:
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| Education | Not required. | Secondary education required.
You can get more selection criteria (FSW) points for your post-secondary education. |
Not required. |