published on 29 September 2023 @ 1:00 pm · COMMENT

Express Entry Update: Canada Holds First Draw For Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations

To date this week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has issued three (3) new rounds of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system.

On September 28, 2023 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued their first round of category-based selection invitations to candidates with work experience in Agriculture and Agri-Food occupation. Three occupations are included: contractors and supervisors in landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture; agricultural services contracts and farm supervisors; and retail and wholesale butchers. This draw invited 600 candidates to apply. The minimum score required for selection was 354 points. Candidates were invited under all program categories.

On September 27, 2023 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) a round of category-based selection invitations to candidates with proficiency in French. This draw invited 500 candidates to apply. The minimum score required for selection was 472 points. In order to be invited, candidates must have achieved French language proficiency scores of Canadian Benchmark 7 or higher in every category. Candidates were invited under all program categories.

On September 26, 2023, IRCC issued a general round of invitations to apply for permanent residence. Invitations were issued to candidates in all occupations, and under all Express Entry programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, Provincial Nominee Program, and Canadian Experience Class.  This draw invited 3,000 candidates to apply, and the minimum score required for selection was 504 points.

IRCC has indicated that they will target candidates with experience in the trades, health care, STEM, transport, and agricultures/agri-food sectors in the 2023 year.

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