THE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held its first Express Entry Draw for the transport sector, inviting 670 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 435.
In December, the Canadian government invited a total of 3,325 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The invitations were issued through three different draws. The first print on December 18 was open to applicants from all programs, and 1,325 candidates with a minimum score of 542 were invited to apply.
The second draw on December 19 was focused on trades and 1,000 candidates who obtained a minimum score of 425 were invited to apply. If you want to apply for permanent residency in Canada, keep an eye on these draws to see if you are eligible to apply.
Targeted Express Entry draw for transport occupations
- Express Entry Tour: #277
- Type of print: Targeted draw for transport professions
- Draw date: December 20, 2023
- CRS cut-off score: 435
- Number of invitations: 670
- Tie-breaker rule: August 30, 2023
Express entry targeted for transport professions
To qualify for this draw, candidates must first be eligible for an Express Entry program. The three relevant Canadian immigration programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST).
Occupations eligible for the Express Entry targeted draw for transportation occupations are as follows:
| 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 in 2023
Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the completion of specific categories for category selection in the country’s immigration system. These categories, established during the adoption of Bill C-19 in the Canadian Parliament last June, include French language proficiency, health professions, STEM professions, skilled trades, transportation professions ( including truck drivers) and agriculture and agri-food professions. .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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