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IRCC held two back-to-back draws this week!
The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a category-specific Express Entry draw on March 13. A total of 975 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates for this Transport Occupations round. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) was 430.
This draw is the second one to take place this week and the first one for Transport Occupations this year!
Which program was targeted for this draw?
The program specified for this draw was Transport Occupations.
This means all candidates selected in the draw met the minimum category requirements in their Express Entry profiles.
Transport Occupations category eligibility
To be eligible, you must
- have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience)
- in a single occupation listed in the table below
- in Canada or abroad
- meet all of the requirements in the instructions for that round
The eligible occupations under this category are:
Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 | 3 |
Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 3 |
Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 72604 | 2 |
Engineer officers, water transport | 72603 | 2 |
Deck officers, water transport | 72602 | 2 |
Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 72601 | 2 |
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 72600 | 2 |
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 72404 | 2 |
Railway carmen/women | 72403 | 2 |
Managers in transportation | 70020 | 0 |
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A look at this year's draws so far:
| Date | Category | ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
What can we expect from IRCC in 2024?
In 2024, Canada expects to attract approximately 281,135 economic immigrants, which is over half the annual target percentage. By 2026, this figure will have risen to 301,250.
The Express Entry objective for 2024 will be 110,770 permanent resident admissions, rising to 117,500 immigrants in 2025 and 2026.
Explaining Express Entry
Express Entry is a competitive immigration system implemented by the Government of Canada to manage and process applications for permanent residency from skilled foreign workers. It aims to attract and select highly qualified individuals who have the potential to contribute to Canada’s economy and society.
The first-ever category-based draw was held on June 28 of 2023 and before that candidates were assessed based on their human capital factors including work experience, professional fields, language skills, education, and age. They were then ranked using an assigned CRS score. After each draw, candidates with the highest CRS scores (according to the cut-off) are issued ITAs, allowing them to apply for permanent residency.
To align with labor market needs and promote the French language, IRCC introduced new category-based selection criteria on May 31. The six new categories include:
- Healthcare
- STEM professions
- Trades
- Transport
- Agriculture and agri-food
- French-language proficiency
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