Exciting news! Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the second Express Entry draw of the week. A total of 3,500 talented candidates have been invited to apply in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations.
To qualify, candidates had to meet the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 422. This is a golden opportunity for those who have been eagerly waiting to make their mark in the healthcare industry of Canada. Don’t miss out on this chance to pursue your dreams, apply now!
In 2024, there have been 4 draws so far. One was category-based and invited 7,000 candidates with strong French language proficiency. The other 3 were general draws and invited a total of 3,280 candidates. The minimum CRS score for these draws ranged between 546 and 541. The most recent draw occurred on February 13 and invited 1,490 candidates with a minimum CRS score of at least 535.
What is category-based selection?
In May 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection rounds of invitations with six new categories targeting specific human capital attributes. One category is for candidates with proficiency in French. This shift aligns skills of immigrants with Canada’s economy needs, and shows the growing importance of bilingualism. The remaining five categories are occupation-based for:
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
- Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
Candidates must be eligible for an Express Entry program and have an application in the pool through one of the three programs to be considered for category-based selection.
These categories were chosen following consultations with stakeholders such as provincial and territorial governments, employers, immigration researchers and settlement services to assess the most critical gaps in Canada’s labour force and target the candidates who are best suited to fill vacant positions.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is a system for selecting skilled workers for immigration to Canada. It manages three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates are evaluated based on factors such as language ability, work experience, education, and age, and assigned a score. The highest scoring candidates are invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
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