Skilled Military Recruits Category
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Skilled Military Recruits Category


Who’s eligible for the skilled military recruits category

To be eligible, you must:

  • be a Foreign Skilled Military Applicant (FSMA)
    • eligible foreign national who is serving in a recognized foreign military
    • with a minimum of ten years of continuous service
    • has work experience and training aligned with the main duties of one or more of these National Occupational Classification occupations:
      • 40042 (Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces)
      • 42102 (Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces)
      • 43204 (Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces)
  • have an offer of arranged employment with the Canadian Armed Forces that is
    • made by the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group for continuous full-time work in Canada lasting at least 3 years
    • listed in National Occupational Classification
      • 40042 (Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces)
      • 42102 (Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces)
      • 43204 (Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces)
  • have at least a 2-year post-secondary credential
    • If you completed your education outside Canada, you’ll need to get your education credential assessed to show that it’s equal        Source: IRCC, Canada