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A third Express Entry Draw was conducted by IRCC this week!
The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a category-specific Express Entry draw on February 16. A total of 150 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates for this Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations round. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) was 437.
This draw is the third one to take place this week!
Which program was targeted for this draw?
The program specified for this draw was Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations.
This means all candidates selected in the draw met the minimum category requirements in their Express Entry profiles.
Agriculture and Agri-Foods Occupations category eligibility
To be eligible for Agriculture and agri-food occupations you must:
- Have accumulated 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 provided table within the past 3 years.
- This experience could be gained in Canada or abroad.
- Fulfill all requirements detailed in the instructions for each specific round.
Full eligibility details can be found in the instructions provided for each round of invitations.
The eligible occupations under this category are:
| Occupations | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER Category |
|---|---|---|
| Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services | 82031 | 2 |
| Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 82030 | 2 |
| Butchers- retail and wholesale | 63201 | 3 |
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A look at this year's draws so far:
| Date | Category | ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare Occupations | 3500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French Language Proficiency | 7000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
2023 Express Entry Draw overview
Express Entry draws saw an increase in the number of rounds in 2023 compared to last year and even saw a significant number of invites sent out, indicating a heightened focus on addressing labor market demands and supporting economic expansion.
In 2023, 42 draws were held by the IRCC majority of which were all-program draws that considered candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Among these draws, 19 Express Entry draws were all-program, 5 were for PNP, one was for FSWP and the remaining 17 were category-based selection draws.
In total, between the first draw of the year on January 11 and the December 21 draw, the department issued 110,266 ITAs.
Compared to 2022 which saw a total of 38 Express Entry draws through which 132,000 invitations were issued.
While the numbers may be lower from 2022, IRCC’s target for 2023 was 82,880 Express Entry candidates, and the same was met.
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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