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Today, IRCC unveiled its first-ever Express Entry draw, targeting profiles having experience in one of the 10 approved Trade occupations.
Profiles with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 388 or above received an invitation to apply (ITA) in today’s round of invitations.
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Summary of Express Entry draw today
- Date and time of round: August 03, 2023 at 13:24:52 UTC
- Draw category: Targeted for 10 Trade occupations
- Number of invitations issued: 1,500
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,500 or above
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 388
- Tie-breaking rule: June 07, 2023 at 07:03:08 UTC
What is tie-breaking rule: If multiple candidates have the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the time and date that their Express Entry profiles were submitted.
To be eligible these profiles need to have at least 6 months of experience in one of the trade occupations, in last 3 years.
However, an overall 1 year experience is still required to meet the general eligibility for any program under the Express Entry system.
Other draws announced this week:
| Aug 2 | Aug 1 | |
| Express Entry draw category | French-Speaking Only | All Programs (FSWP, CEC, FSTP) |
| Number of invitations | 800 | 2,000 |
| CRS Cutoff | 435 (Up 60 points) | 517 (Up 12 points) |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC | June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC |
List of 10 Trade occupations eligible for Express Entry draws
| Occupation | 2021 NOC code | 2021 TEER category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 system) | 72200 | 2 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 | 2 |
| Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 72014 | 2 |
Which sectors are being targeted by new Express Entry draws in 2023?
IRCC is conducting new occupation-based Express Entry draws for candidates with at least 6 months of work experience in one of the following industries over the past three years:
1. healthcare
2. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
3. trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
4. transport
5. agriculture and agri-food
You can obtain a comprehensive list of occupations and their corresponding NOC codes for each industry by using the links provided above.
What was the cutoff score in first Trades Express Entry draw of 2023?
The first-ever Trades Express Entry draw was announced on August 3 declaring the CRS cutoff score of 388.
It sent a total of 1,500 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR).
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What is the full list of trade occupations Canada Express Entry?
1. Residential and commercial installers and servicers: 73200
2. Elevator constructors and mechanics: 72406
3. Machine fitters: 72405
4. Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics: 72402
5. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics: 72400
6. Carpenters: 72310
7. Plumbers: 72300
8. Electricians (except industrial and power system): 72200
9. Welders and related machine operators: 72106
10. Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers: 72014