IRCC Invites Transport Occupations Candidates for the First Time in Express Entry Draw
Transport Occupations Candidates for the First Time in Express Entry Draw
Details of the draw:
- Date of the draw- 20th September 2023
- Occupations Targeted- Transportation
- Total ITAs Issued- 1000
- CRS cutoff- 435
“The transportation sector is crucial to our economy, and if we want to keep things moving, we need to invest in the people that move travelers and transport our goods,” stated Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez. “With this new initiative, we are helping address a critical skills shortage while also attracting new, talented people to communities across Canada. Truck drivers, pilots, aviation mechanical engineers, and seafarers play a critical role in our economy and Canadians’ lives. Filling vacancies in these professions will boost economic growth and create stronger and more resilient supply chains.”
During the summer, there was an increase in Express Entry draws compared to previous years, primarily due to the introduction of category-based selection rounds of invitations. However, the program witnessed a pause in draws until this week, with the last draw occurring on August 15, where 4,300 candidates received ITAs in an all-program draw. IRCC has not provided an official explanation for this hiatus.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is an application management system that handles three of Canada’s major economic immigration pathways: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. These programs have distinct eligibility criteria but rely on the Comprehensive Ranking System to evaluate and rank candidates based on various human capital factors such as language proficiency, age, work experience, occupation, and education. Applicants with higher CRS scores have a better chance of receiving ITAs for permanent residency in Canada.
Express Entry candidates who have received a provincial nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have an even higher likelihood of receiving an ITA. This is because Express Entry candidates in the PNP automatically receive an additional 600 CRS points. This advantage is significant, as most Express Entry draws typically have CRS score requirements ranging from 350 to 550, depending on the specific program or category.
Also Read: IRCC Issued 800 ITAs in Its Latest Express Entry Draw | Express Entry Issued 2,300 ITAs in 4th Consecutive Draw of the Week | IRCC Extends Invitations to 1,500 Express Entry Candidates on July 6th
As Canada continues to adapt its immigration system to address critical labor shortages and attract skilled individuals, Express Entry remains a vital pathway for prospective immigrants to build their futures in the country. The latest draw targeting transport occupations is a clear demonstration of Canada’s commitment to filling gaps in its labor force while providing opportunities for skilled professionals from around the world to contribute to the nation’s growth and prosperity.
List of Provincial Nominee Program
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
