published on 14 March 2024 @ 2:16 pm · COMMENT

Canada Targets Transport Sector in This Week’s Express Entry Draw

This week, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued two new rounds of invitations to apply to Express Entry.

On March 12, 2024, IRCC issued a general round of invitations to apply for permanent residence. Invitations were issued to candidates who qualify for selection under all Express Entry programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class, and in all occupation classifications. This draw invited 2,850 candidates to apply. The minimum score required for selection was 525 points, a decrease of 9 points from the previous general draw.

On March 13, IRCC issued a round of category-based selection invitations to candidates with experience in selected Transport occupations. This draw invited 975 candidates to apply, and the minimum score required for selection was 430 points. To be eligible for selection, candidates must have a minimum of six months of experience in a designated Transport occupation. Ten (10) occupations were targeted including: transport truck drivers; railway car men/women; railway and air traffic controllers; managers in transportation; and aircraft mechanics among others.  Invitations were issued to candidates who qualify for selection under all Express Entry programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class.

IRCC continues to target Express Entry candidates in healthcare, STEM, trade, transport, and agriculture occupations. Candidates with experience in these sectors both in Canada and overseas are encouraged to review their eligibility with our office.

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