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    Healthcare, STEM professionals, trades (such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors), transportation, and agriculture are among the six new categories that the IRCC has announced. Priority will be given to applicants who speak French well or have prior expertise in these disciplines.
    Candidates need to have a minimum of six months of ongoing work experience in a single listed occupation over the course of the previous three years in order to be eligible for category-based draws. Each round’s instructions will include specific eligibility requirements.
    IRCC’s strategic action is to draw in highly qualified people who can strengthen Canada’s economy and assimilate into local communities around the country. The official IRCC website lists the chosen professions in these categories.
    The draws for the new categories are expected to start this coming summer, giving potential applicants the chance to realize their Express Entry aspirations. To see if you qualify, compute your CRS scores.
    The IRCC has created new categories to fill job openings across Canada in response to labor shortages and the need to strengthen the use of French in non-Quebec French communities. In order to overcome the labor shortage and encourage the use of the French language in these localities, immigration is anticipated to be crucial.
    “I’ve heard loud and clear from employers across the country experiencing chronic labor shortages,” said Fraser. “They will have the qualified people they need to develop and flourish thanks to these modifications to the Express Entry system. Increasing the number of candidates who are skilled in French would also help to safeguard the survival of French-speaking communities while helping businesses deal with labor shortages. Simply put, the Canadian immigration system has never been more attentive to the social or economic demands of the nation.”

    Occupations That Fall Under the New Process

    The following tables include several professions that fall within the new categories for Express Entry.

    Health-Related Occupations NOC Code TEER Category
    Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 31112 1
    Chiropractors 31201 1
    Dentists 31110 1
    Dieticians and nutritionists 31121 1
    Education counselors 41320 1
    General practitioners and family physicians 31102 1
    Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 31204 1
    Nurse practitioners 31302 1
    Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 31300 1
    Occupational therapists 31203 1
    Optometrists 31111 1
    Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 31209 1
    Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals 31303 1
    Physiotherapists 31202 1
    Psychologists 31200 1
    Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 31301 1
    Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 31100 1
    Specialists in surgery 31101 1
    Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies 41301 1
    Veterinarians 31103 1
    Instructors of persons with disabilities 42203 2
    Licensed practical nurses 32101 2
    Massage therapists 32201 2
    Medical laboratory technologists 32120 2
    Medical radiation technologists 32121 2
    Medical sonographers 32122 2
    Other practitioners of natural healing 32209 2
    Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 32109 2
    Paramedical occupations 32102 2
    Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists 32103 2
    Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists 32200 2
    Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 33101 3
    Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates 33102 3
    Other assisting occupations in support of health services 33109 3
    Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants 33103 3
    Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Occupations NOC Code TEER Category
    Architecture and science managers 20011 0
    Computer and information systems managers 20012 0
    Engineering managers 20010 0
    Architects 21200 1
    Business systems specialists 21221 1
    Civil Engineers 21300 1
    Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 21311 1
    Computer systems developers and programmers 21230 1
    Cybersecurity specialists 21220 1
    Data scientists 21211 1
    Database analysts and data administrators 21223 1
    Electrical and electronics engineers 21310 1
    Industrial and manufacturing engineers 21321 1
    Information systems specialists 21222 1
    Land surveyors 21203 1
    Landscape Architects 21201 1
    Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries 21210 1
    Metallurgical and materials engineers 21322 1
    Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers 41400 1
    Software developers and programmers 21232 1
    Software engineers and designers 212313 1
    Urban and land use planners 21202 1
    Web designers 21223 1
    Web developers and programmers 21234 1
    Trade Occupations NOC Code TEER Category
    Elevator constructors and mechanics 72406 2
    Machine fitters 72405 2
    Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics 72402 2
    Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 72400 2
    Carpenters 72310 2
    Plumbers 72300 2
    Electricians (except industrial and power systems) 72200 2
    Welders and related machine operators 72106 2
    Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services 72014 2
    Residential and commercial installers and servicers 73200 3
    Transport Occupations NOC Code TEER Category
    Managers in transportation 70020 0
    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
    Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 93200 3
    Transport truck drivers 73300 3
    Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations NOC Code 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

    Taking Care of Canada's Labour Shortage

    Candidates who meet particular eligibility requirements defined by the Minister are asked to apply for permanent residency in category-based rounds of invites, advancing identified economic objectives. The following are some of the requirements for these invitations:

    Category-based rounds support general and program-specific rounds by giving preference to outstanding applicants who can aid in achieving particular financial objectives.
    Potential applicants have access to transparency and clarity thanks to the prior announcement of the selected categories.

    Process of Selection and Reporting

    The decision on which categories to include is made using data on the labour market, estimates, and suggestions from a variety of stakeholders, including provinces, territories, and partners across the nation. Each year, a report is delivered to the legislature with information like

    Candidates nominated by a province or territory

    The general and Provincial Nominee Program-specific rounds continue to provide invitations to candidates who have received a provincial or territorial nomination. These people have proven that they have the knowledge, training, and work experience needed to improve the province or territory’s economy.

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