The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched the highly anticipated category-based selection system for Express Entry. This update brings exciting opportunities for candidates who possess specific skills and qualifications. Let’s dive into the details of the new categories introduced by IRCC and discuss the eligibility criteria for each one –
What the new categories for Express Entry ?
1.French-language proficiency
2.Healthcare occupations
3.Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
4.Trade occupations
5.Transport occupations
6.Agriculture and agri-food occupations
Who is Eligible for Health Care Occupations Category based Selection in Express Entry ?
i) To be eligible for the Healthcare Occupations Category, your occupation must be listed in the category’s occupation list. Here is a list of the eligible healthcare occupations:
| Occupation | NOC 2021 | TEER 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Audiologists and speech-language pathologists | 31112 | 1 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 | 1 |
| Dentists | 31110 | 1 |
| Dieticians and nutritionists | 31121 | 1 |
| Education counselors | 41320 | 1 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 1 |
| Instructors of persons with disabilities | 42203 | 2 |
| Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment | 31204 | 1 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 | 2 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 | 2 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 | 3 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 | 2 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 | 2 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 | 2 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates | 33102 | 3 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 | 1 |
| Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors | 31300 | 1 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 | 1 |
| Optometrists | 31111 | 1 |
| Other assisting occupations in support of health services | 33109 | 3 |
| Other practitioners of natural healing | 32209 | 2 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 | 1 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 | 2 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 | 2 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 | 3 |
| Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals | 31303 | 1 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 | 1 |
| Psychologists | 31200 | 1 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 | 1 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 | 2 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 | 1 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 | 1 |
| Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies | 41301 | 1 |
| Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists | 32200 | 2 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 | 1 |
ii) Applicant must have 6 months of continuous work experience in last 3 years ( In Canada or Abroad)
iii) Meet the Minimum Criteria of 1 of 3 Immigration Program
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Who is Eligible for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations Category based Selection Express Entry ?
i) To be eligible for the STEM Category, your occupation must be listed in the category’s occupation list. Here is a list of the eligible STEM occupations
| Occupation | NOC 2021 | TEER 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Architects | 21200 | 1 |
| Architecture and science managers | 20011 | 0 |
| Business systems specialists | 21221 | 1 |
| Civil Engineers | 21300 | 1 |
| Computer and information systems managers | 20012 | 0 |
| Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 21311 | 1 |
| Computer systems developers and programmers | 21230 | 1 |
| Cybersecurity specialists | 21220 | 1 |
| Data scientists | 21211 | 1 |
| Database analysts and data administrators | 21223 | 1 |
| Electrical and electronics engineers | 21310 | 1 |
| Engineering managers | 20010 | 0 |
| Industrial and manufacturing engineers | 21321 | 1 |
| Information systems specialists | 21222 | 1 |
| Land surveyors | 21203 | 1 |
| Landscape Architects | 21201 | 1 |
| Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries | 21210 | 1 |
| Metallurgical and materials engineers | 21322 | 1 |
| Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers | 41400 | 1 |
| Software developers and programmers | 21232 | 1 |
| Software engineers and designers | 21231 | 1 |
| Urban and land use planners | 21202 | 1 |
| Web designers | 21233 | 1 |
| Web developers and programmers | 21234 | 1 |
ii) Applicant must have 6 months of continuous work experience in last 3 years ( In Canada or Abroad)
iii) Meet the Minimum Criteria of 1 of 3 Immigration Program
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Who is Eligible for Trade occupations Category based Selection Express Entry ?
i) To be eligible for the Trade Occupations Category, your occupation must be listed in the category’s occupation list. Here is a list of the eligible Trade occupations:
| Occupation | NOC 2021 | TEER 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 73200 | 3 |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics | 72406 | 2 |
| Machine fitters | 72405 | 2 |
| Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics | 72402 | 2 |
| Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 72400 | 2 |
| Carpenters | 72310 | 2 |
| Plumbers | 72300 | 2 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power systems) | 72200 | 2 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 | 2 |
| Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services | 72014 | 2 |
ii) Applicant must have 6 months of continuous work experience in last 3 years ( In Canada or Abroad)
iii) Meet the Minimum Criteria of 1 of 3 Immigration Program
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Who is Eligible for Transport occupations Occupations Category based Selection Express Entry ?
i) To be eligible for the transport Occupations Category, your occupation must be listed in the category’s occupation list. Here is a list of the eligible healthcare occupations:
| Occupation | NOC 2021 | TEER 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 | 3 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 3 |
| Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 72604 | 2 |
| Engineer officers, water transport | 72603 | 2 |
| Deck officers, water transport | 72602 | 2 |
| Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 72601 | 2 |
| Air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors | 72600 | 2 |
| Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 72404 | 2 |
| Railway carmen/women | 72403 | 2 |
| Managers in transportation | 70020 | 0 |
ii) Applicant must have 6 months of continuous work experience in last 3 years ( In Canada or Abroad)
iii) Meet the Minimum Criteria of 1 of 3 Immigration Program
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Who is Eligible for Agriculture and agri-food occupations Occupations Category based Selection Express Entry ?
i) To be eligible for the Agriculture and agri-food occupations Occupations Category, your occupation must be listed in the category’s occupation list. Here is a list of the eligible healthcare occupations:
| Occupation | NOC 2021 | TEER 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services | 82031 | 2 |
| Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 82030 | 2 |
| Butchers- retail and wholesale | 63201 | 3 |
ii) Applicant must have 6 months of continuous work experience in last 3 years ( In Canada or Abroad)
iii) Meet the Minimum Criteria of 1 of 3 Immigration Program
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Who is Eligible for these French-language proficiency Category based Selection Express Entry ?
i) Meet the Minimum Criteria of 1 of 3 Immigration Program
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
ii) Only French Language Proficiency Category – Applicant must have French-language test results in a minimum score of 7 in all four language abilities on the Niveaux de comp tence linguistique canadiens
iii) meet all of the requirements in the instructions for round
The introduction of the category-based selection system for Express Entry opens up new and exciting opportunities for candidates with specific skills and qualifications. Whether you excel in healthcare, STEM fields, trades, transportation, or agriculture, there is now a dedicated category to enhance your chances of immigrating to Canada.