Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another Express Entry draw targeted for the transportation sector, inviting 975 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 430i.e. 5 points less than the last draw held.
The first draw for transport candidates, draw #264, took place on September 20, 2023. It launched 1,000 invitations to apply (ITA) for candidates who obtained a minimum of 435 CRS. After this second draw organized on December 20, 2023, with 670 ITAs issued and the same CRS threshold score.
Targeted Express Entry draw for transport occupations
- Express Entry Tour: #289
- Type of print: Targeted draw for transport professions
- Draw date: March 13, 2024
- CRS cut-off score: 430
- Number of invitations: 975
- Tie-breaker rule: July 31, 2023
Express entry targeted for transport professions
To participate in this lottery, individuals must meet the requirements of one of the Express Entry programs. The three immigration programs relevant to Canada are the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST). Transportation occupations eligible for the targeted Express Entry draw are listed below. :
| Occupation | CNP Code 2021 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 |
| Rail traffic controllers and maritime traffic regulators | 72604 |
| Water transport engineering officers | 72603 |
| Deck officers, water transport | 72602 |
| Air traffic controllers and related professions | 72601 |
| Air pilots, flight engineers and flight instructors | 72600 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Inspectors | 72404 |
| Railwaymen/Railwaywomen | 72403 |
| Transportation managers | 70020 |
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Eligibility conditions for the targeted Express Entry draw
Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recently announced the introduction of specific categories for category selection in the country’s immigration system. These categories were established thanks to the adoption of Bill C-19 in the Canadian Parliament last June. The categories chosen for category-based selection are:
- Mastery of the French language
- Health professions
- Occupations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
- Skilled trades
- Transportation occupations (including truck drivers)
- Agriculture and agri-food professions
You must also meet all the eligibility conditions for one of the three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker ProgramTHE Canadian Experience Classor the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
| Date | Drawing type | Invitations | CRS cutoff score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | Transport professions | 975 | 430 |
| February 29, 2024 | Mastery of the French language | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food professions | 150 | 437 |
| February 14, 2024 | Health professions | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 1, 2024 | Mastery of the French language | 7,000 | 365 |
| December 21, 2023 | Agriculture and agri-food professions | 400 | 386 |
| December 20, 2023 | Transport professions | 670 | 435 |
| December 19, 2023 | Trade professions | 1,000 | 425 |
| December 8, 2023 | STEM professions | 5,900 | 481 |
| December 7, 2023 | Mastery of the French language | 1000 | 470 |
| October 26, 2023 | Health professions | 3,600 | 431 |
| October 25, 2023 | Mastery of the French language | 300 | 486 |
| September 28, 2023 | Agriculture and agri-food professions | 600 | 354 |
| September 27, 2023 | Mastery of the French language | 500 | 472 |
| September 20, 2023 | Transport professions | 1,000 | 435 |
| August 3, 2023 | Business professions | 1,500 | 388 |
| August 2, 2023 | Mastery of the French language | 800 | 435 |
| July 12, 2023 | Mastery of the French language | 3,800 | 375 |
| July 7, 2023 | Mastery of the French language | 2,300 | 439 |
| July 6, 2023 | Health professions | 1,500 | 463 |
| July 5, 2023 | STEM professions | 500 | 486 |
| June 28, 2023 | Health professions | 500 | 476 |
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