IRCC held the first Express Entry transport category draw of 2024, issuing ITAs to 975 candidates. This is the second draw of this week, and candidates need to score a minimum of 430 points. This transport category-based draw occurred on March 13, 2024. The immigration department also invited 2,850 candidates in a general draw on Match 12. Candidates from all three programs under Express Entry receive invitations, provided they meet the eligibility criteria based on the Comprehensive Ranking System. This draw had a minimum CRS score requirement of 525 points, indicating a decline of 9 points compared to the previous draw, which was also a general draw.
February held six draws and sent invitations to 16,110 candidates. February started with the French category-based draw and finished with the same category draw.
IRCC held the first Express Entry transport category draw of 2024
The transport occupation category presents a unique opportunity for Express Entry candidates with substantial experience in the transport sector. This includes various roles, such as aircraft assembly workers, truck drivers, and pilots. By creating a category specifically for transport occupations, Canada is actively seeking skilled individuals who can significantly impact this vital field.
The draw on March 13 saw the lowest score requirement of 430 points, a significant decrease compared to the previous draw. The last time a draw was held for the transport occupations was in December last year, indicating the rarity of such opportunities.
Eligible Transport Occupations
Explore the following eligible transport occupations under this category of Express Entry category-based draws:
- Aircraft Assemblers and Aircraft Assembly Inspectors
- Railway Traffic Controllers and Marine Traffic Regulators
- Transport Truck Drivers
- Air Traffic Controllers and associated occupations
- Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors
- Engineer Officer, Water Transport
- Air Pilots, Flight Engineers, and Flying Instructors
- Deck Officers, Water Transport
- Transportation Managers
- Railway Carmen/Women
Express Entry draw summary of this year
| March 13 | Transport Occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General Draw | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French Language Proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3.500 | 422 |
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February 13 |
General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
Express Entry transport category draw
To qualify for the Express Entry transport occupation category, candidates fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Can display at least six months of uninterrupted full-time work experience in the previous three years or;
- An equivalent work experience in a specific occupation in one of the listed transport occupations.
- Work experience could be acquired in Canada or abroad.
- Fulfill all requirements in the specific invitation rounds.
- Each round will offer instructions comprising eligibility details.
Express Entry category-based selection draws came to the forefront in May 2023. These draws helped candidates combat labor market shortages within the chief demanding sectors of the workforce.
All the categories introduced by IRCC last year are as follows:
- Healthcare occupations;
- STEM occupations;
- Transport occupations;
- Strong French proficiency;
- Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations;
- Trade occupations – Carpenters, Contractors and Plumbers
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