Last Updated On 9 November 2022, 7:37 PM EST (Toronto Time)
Today, Express Entry Draw invited 4,750 profiles to apply for permanent residency (PR). Applicants having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 494 or above received the invitations.
CRS cut off score has reduced by only 2 points as compared to Express Entry draw two weeks ago. Furthermore, number of invites remained same as in the previous draw. This is the 10th all program Express Entry draw this year.
Below are the details of new All Program Express Entry draw.
- Number of invitations issued: 4,750
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,750 or above
- Date and time of round: November 09,2022 14:21:26 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 494
- Tie-breaking rule: June 06,2022 20:48:23 UTC
All program Express Entry draws include all the the Express Entry profiles under Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades (FST). Additionally, it also consider profiles under any of the aforementioned categories having a provincial nomination.
Next Express Entry draw cut off is projected to be around 490 as per CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of November 7, 2022 listed below.
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CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of November 7, 2022
Latest processing time for Express Entry as of November 9?
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry – 14 months
- Canadian Experience Class – 19 months
- Federal Skilled Worker Program – 27 months
- Federal Skilled Trades Program – 49 months
Full List Of Canada Express Entry Draws In 2022
Date | Immigration program | Invitations issued | CRS Score Cut-Off |
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October 26, 2022 | No Program Specified | 4,750 | 496 |
October 12, 2022 | No Program Specified | 4,250 | 500 |
September 28, 2022 | No Program Specified | 3,750 | 504 |
September 14, 2022 | No Program Specified | 3,250 | 510 |
August 31, 2022 | No Program Specified | 2,750 | 516 |
August 17, 2022 | No Program Specified | 2,250 | 525 |
August 3, 2022 | No Program Specified | 2,000 | 533 |
July 20, 2022 | No Program Specified | 1,750 | 542 |
July 6, 2022 | No Program Specified | 1,500 | 557 |
June 22, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 636 | 752 |
June 8, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 932 | 796 |
May 25, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 590 | 741 |
May 11, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 545 | 753 |
April 27, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 829 | 772 |
April 13, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 787 | 782 |
March 30, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 919 | 785 |
March 16, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 924 | 754 |
March 2, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,047 | 761 |
February 16, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,082 | 710 |
February 2, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,070 | 674 |
January 19, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,036 | 745 |
January 5, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 392 | 808 |
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry system is the fastest way to get Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). It has processing time of 6 months after submission of documents following the ITA.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a points-based methodology, is used by Express Entry to rate applicant profiles. The highest-scoring applicants are given an Invitation to Apply (ITA), after which they can submit an application for permanent residence.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) all use Express Entry as their application management system (FSTP).
Candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) who are in the Express Entry pool are already qualified for at least one of these programmes.
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- New Express Entry Draw Today Invites 3,200 Profiles For PR
IRCC sent out 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a new Express Entry draw today, considering profiles from all the programs.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score jumped significantly by 35 points from 496 to 531 because of the absence of any round of invitations since August 15, 2023.
Below are the details of the Express Entry draw today:
- No Program Specified
- Number of invitations issued: 3,200
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,200 or above
- Date and time of round: September 19, 2023 at 15:04:11 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 531
- Tie-breaking rule: September 12, 2023 at 12:16:31 UTC
IRCC will also be unveiling its first targeted draw for transport occupations. You can check for updates here.
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IRCC has invited a total of 80,948 profiles in 26 Express Entry draws this year.
In 2023, the CRS threshold ranges from as low as 375 in the Francophile draw to 463 for 35 Healthcare occupations, 486 for 24 STEM occupations, and 531 in the recent no program specified draw today on September 19, 2023.
CRS Score Distribution in the Pool: September 19
CRS score range Number of candidates 601-1200 2,637 501-600 3,091 451-500 58,838 491-500 3,596 481-490 8,510 471-480 19,326 461-470 15,170 451-460 12,236 401-450 54,240 441-450 11,331 431-440 11,601 421-430 9,813 411-420 10,414 401-410 11,081 351-400 60,575 301-350 31,418 0-300 5,236 Total 216,035 CRS Score distribution in the pool What is Express Entry?
Canada Express Entry is an online application management system, that IRCC uses to select candidates for permanent residency based on their Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS).
Express Entry is in charge of administering the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.
When determining who to invite to apply for Canadian permanent residency, the CRS considers factors including work experience, industry, language skills, education, age, and more.
When an eligible Express Entry candidate creates their profile on the IRCC website, they are assigned a CRS number and placed in a classification pool with other candidates based on these factors.
Candidates with high CRS Scores have the best chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency.What occupations are being targeted by Express Entry system in 2023?
In 2023, new occupation based Express Entry draws are focusing on candidates who have at least 6 months of work experience in the last 3 years in one of the following sectors:
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 with NOC codes for each sector by clicking on the links above.Always stay updated with the latest Canada Immigration News with INC – Immigration News Canada – INC News
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- New Express Entry Certificate of Qualification Occupation List
The IRCC officially updated the list of trade occupations eligible for Express Entry certificates of qualification on September 8, 2023. This list now has a total of 101 occupations.
The best thing about this is that there is no need for previous work experience in any of these occupations; you just need to get a certificate of qualification for one of these 101 occupations.
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A certificate of qualification awards up to 50 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points to an Express Entry profile.
Furthermore, there is no need for a job offer from a Canadian employer to get these additional points.
So if you are someone inside Canada with a valid Express Entry profile or are planning on making one, then we can suggest enrolling in one of these skilled trades programs.
Once getting fluent in one of these trades, you can then clear an examination to get a certificate of qualification from one of the Canadian provinces.
There are also high chances that we could now see Express Entry draw for Transport and/or Trade occupations.
Full List of 101 Occupations Eligible for Express Entry Certificate of Qualification
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists – 22114
- Drafting technologists and technicians – 22212
- Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) – 22311
- Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics – 22312
- Chefs – 62200
- Cooks – 63200
- Butchers – retail and wholesale – 63201
- Bakers – 63202
- Hairstylists and Barbers – 63210
- Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations – 72010
- Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations – 72011
- Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades – 72012
- Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades – 72013
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers – 72014
- Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades – 72020
- Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews – 72021
- Supervisors, printing and related occupations – 72022
- Supervisors, railway transport operations – 72023
- Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators – 72024
- Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations – 72025
- Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors – 72100
- Tool and die makers – 72101
- Sheet metal workers – 72102
- Boilermakers – 72103
- Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters – 72104
- Ironworkers – 72105
- Welders and related machine operators – 72106
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) – 72200
- Industrial electricians – 72201
- Power system electricians – 72202
- Electrical power line and cable workers – 72203
- Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers – 72204
- Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians – 72205
- Plumbers – 72300
- Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers – 72301
- Gas fitters – 72302
- Carpenters – 72310
- Cabinetmakers – 72311
- Bricklayers – 72320
- Insulators – 72321
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics – 72400
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics – 72401
- Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics – 72402
- Railway carmen/women – 72403
- Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors – 72404
- Machine fitters – 72405
- Elevator constructors and mechanics – 72406
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers – 72410
- Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators – 72411
- Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics – 72420
- Appliance servicers and repairers – 72421
- Electrical mechanics – 72422
- Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics – 72423
- Other small engine and small equipment repairers – 72429
- Crane operators – 72500
- Water well drillers – 72501
- Other technical trades and related occupations – 72999
- Concrete finishers – 73100
- Tilesetters – 73101
- Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers – 73102
- Roofers and shinglers – 73110
- Glaziers – 73111
- Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) – 73112
- Floor covering installers – 73113
- Residential and commercial installers and servicers – 73200
- General building maintenance workers and building superintendents – 73201
- Pest controllers and fumigators – 73202
- Other repairers and servicers – 73209
- Transport truck drivers – 73300
- Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators – 73301
- Railway and yard locomotive engineers – 73310
- Railway conductors and brakemen/women – 73311
- Heavy equipment operators – 73400
- Printing press operators – 73401
- Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction – 73402
- Supervisors, logging and forestry – 82010
- Supervisors, mining and quarrying – 82020
- Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services – 82021
- Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors – 82030
- Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services – 82031
- Underground production and development miners – 83100
- Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers – 83101
- Logging machinery operators – 83110
- Fishing masters and officers – 83120
- Fishermen/women – 83121
- Supervisors, mineral and metal processing – 92010
- Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities – 92011
- Supervisors, food and beverage processing – 92012
- Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing – 92013
- Supervisors, forest products processing – 92014
- Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing – 92015
- Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling – 92020
- Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing – 92021
- Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing – 92022
- Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing – 92023
- Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly – 92024
- Power engineers and power systems operators – 92100
- Water and waste treatment plant operators – 92101
- Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing – 93100
- Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing – 93101
- Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators – 93102
To receive skill transferability factor CRS points for a certificate of qualification in a trade occupation, the certificate must be issued by a province or territory’s governing body for trades.
What is a certificate of qualification?
A certificate of qualification demonstrates that an individual is qualified to work in a particular skilled trade, i.e., that they have passed a certification exam and satisfy all requirements to practice their trade in that province or territory.How to get a certificate of qualification in Canada?
In Canada every province or territory has its own certification process and certificate of qualification requirements.
You can visit the below listed websites of the regulatory authority based on your province or territory of interest:
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Yukon
You can also visit the official website of Canada for federally regulated skilled trades.
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- Canada Issues 24,720 New PR Invitations In August 2023
Canada sent out 24,720 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in 36 new rounds of invitations under various Canadian immigration programs during the month of August 2023.
This is an almost 55% increase in the total number of invitations for permanent residency as compared to the total invitations sent in July 2023.
During the month of August 2023, Ontario issued the most PR invitations, followed by the Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island.
Below is a summary of new permanent residency invitations issued in the month of August 2023.
Permanent Residency
Programs/StreamsTotal
InvitationsNumber
Of DrawsOntario PNP or OINP 9,906 12 Express Entry System 8,600 4 Manitoba PNP 1,548 4 Saskatchewan PNP 1,384 1 Quebec Arrima System 1,384 1 British Columbia PNP 861 4 Alberta Express Entry Stream 815 7 Prince Edward Island PNP 222 3 Total 24,720 New Permanent Residency Invitations August 2023 Canada Permanent Residency Invitations – August 2023
Ontario PNP Draws Summary
The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent out a whopping 9,906 invitations in three Express Entry draws and nine Expression of Interest draws.
To be clear for the readers, interested candidates need to create a profile with OINP to be considered for Expression of Interest draws.
However, OINP Express Entry draws directly invites profiles from the Express Entry pool based on Ontario’s labour market needs.
5,679 out of 9,906 OINP invitations this month went out to Express Entry profiles, offering them provincial nominations that will bestow 600 additional points.
Stream Date NOIs issued Number of NOIs issued CRS score range Description Human Capital Priorities stream August 11–16, 2023 2,835 473-516 Targeted draw for:
42 Healthcare occupations
9 Tech occupationsSkilled Trades stream August 3, 2023 2,844 250-516 Targeted draw for 46 occupations or NOCs. OINP Express Entry Draws August 2023 The rest of the invitations were sent in OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) draws, as listed below:
OINP EOI Stream Date Invitations Cutoff Score Description Masters Graduate Stream August 30, 2023 772 44 and above General Draw Foreign Worker stream August 15, 2023 375 30 and above Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations Foreign Worker stream August 15, 2023 1,131 46 and above Targeted draw for 42 health and 11 tech occupations International Student stream August 15, 2023 408 61 and above Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations International Student stream August 15, 2023 445 61 and above Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations In-Demand Skills stream August 15, 2023 256 23 and above Targeted draw for 22 in-demand occupations Foreign Worker stream August 1, 2023 1 N/A Targeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways Masters Graduate Stream August 1, 2023 755 48 and above General Draw Phd Graduate Stream August 1, 2023 84 39 and above General Draw OINP Draws August 2023 Click here for details on all the latest Ontario PNP draws.
Express Entry Draw Summary
In August 2023, Express Entry only announced four new rounds of invitations, sending out 8,600 PR invitations as compared to 9,600 in the month of July 2023.
However, this month was better for profiles created in all the different programs of the Express Entry system, with the no program specified draw sending the most, with 6,300 invitations to apply and the CRS cutoff ranging from 496 to 517.
We also witnessed the first targeted Express Entry draw for 10 Trade occupations, announcing the lowest CRS cutoff score of 388.
There was a small Francophile draw, inviting 800 profiles with a CRS cutoff score of 435.
We hope to see transportation and Agri-targeted Express Entry draws in the coming months, as well as repetition of STEM and healthcare-targeted rounds of invitations.
Click here for more details on the latest Express Entry draws and the next draw prediction.
Manitoba PNP Draws Summary
Manitoba continues to issue the third-highest number of invitations for permanent residency in the month of August 2023, after OINP and Express Entry.
On the last day of August, Manitoba PNP announced the first of its kind region-specific draw for Skilled Workers in Manitoba intending to reside outside the Winnipeg Area.
The cutoff score was the lowest at 600 in this August 31st MPNP draw.
Below is the summary of Manitoba PNP Draws announced in August 2023:
Date Invitations Cutoff
ScoreCategory August 31, 2023 288 600 Skilled Workers in Manitoba (outside Winnipeg Area) August 25, 2023 22 N/A A special immigration measure for Ukrainians August 24, 2023 623 612-724 Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) August 10, 2023 615 605-708 Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) Total 1,548 Manitoba PNP draws August 2023 Saskatchewan PNP Summary
The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program or Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) also introduced a first of its kind, never done before in the history of Canadian immigration, that is, country-targeted PNP draws.
SINP sent out 1,384 invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry streams, targeting applicants from eight countries with the lowest cutoff score ever of 60.
60 is the minimum Expression of Interest (EOI) score required to even qualify to create a profile with SINP.
These countries are India, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
Category Total Candidates Invited to Apply Other Considerations Occupations In-Demand 12 Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes Express Entry 23 Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes Occupations In-Demand 78 Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes Express Entry 98 Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes Occupations In-Demand 207 Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC codes Express Entry 224 Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC Codes SINP draws August 2023 Click here for full details on the latest Saskatchewan PNP Draws.
British Columbia PNP Draws Summary
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 861 new invitations for permanent residency as compared to 731 in July 2023 under various categories.
Each week, the province of British Columbia continues to alternate between general and targeted PNP rounds of invitations.
Early Childhood Educators or individuals having experience in Healthcare occupations continue to receive invitations at the lowest cutoff scores.
Below is the summary of BC PNP draws in August 2023:
Date Invitations Stream Minimum Score Description Aug 29 >150 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60-88 Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104 Aug 22 169 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 88-109 General Draw Aug 22 >56 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60 Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104, Aug 15 >153 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60-88 Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104 Aug 9 195 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 88-110 General Draw Aug 9 56 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60-88 Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, Aug 1 >194 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 60-88 Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, NOC 31103, 32104 BC PNP draws August 2023 Click here for more details on the latest BC PNP Draws.
Quebec Arrima Draws Summary
Quebec again held only one Arrima draw on August 10th, 2023, inviting 1,384 profiles for permanent residency.
This round of invitations targeted Arrima profiles with oral French proficiency of level 7 or higher and a score of 591 or higher according to the Quebec score calculator.
Compared to the previous Quebec Arrima draw on July 20, 2023, this threshold score decreased by only 5 points.
Quebec has issued 8,489 invitations to apply in nine rounds of the Arrima draws this year.
Click here for more details on the latest Quebec Arrima draws.
Alberta Express Entry Draws Summary
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held seven Express Entry draws in August 2023, compared to only three in July 2023.
A total of 815 Express Entry profiles have been invited to claim provincial nominations and grab the opportunity to boost their CRS score by 600 points.
Alberta had already issued 7,121 nomination certificates across all categories as of August 29, 2023.
Below is a summary of all the AAIP Express Entry draws in August 2023:
Date of draw Invitations Draw parameters CRS Score cutoff August 24, 2023 168 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302 August 22, 2023 89 Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 303 August 16, 2023 300 Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 408 August 15, 2023 14 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 326 August 3, 2023 201 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 315 August 1, 2023 32 Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 322 August 1, 2023 11 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 317 AAIP Express Entry draws August 2023 Click here for the most recent information about Alberta Express Entry draws.
Prince Edward Island PNP Draws Summary
Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, invited a total of 222 candidates in three provincial nominee program draws, as listed below:
Date Labour and Express Invitations Description August 3, 2023 58 Targeted at individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Construction, Hotel/Accommodation, and Agriculture sectors. August 17, 2023 138 Only Critical Worker Stream targeting individuals working for a PEI Employer with a minimum EOI score of 50 August 31, 2023 22 Targeted at individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, and construction sectors. PEI PNP Draws August 2023 To date, in 2023, the PEI PNP has issued a total of 1,861 invitations to apply for permanent residency across all categories.
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- Canada Immigration Focus On Skilled Trade Occupations
As the landscape of immigration continues to evolve, the importance of skilled trade occupations in Canada, particularly in the province of Ontario, is gaining significant attention.
With a growing emphasis on addressing labour shortages, fostering economic growth, and promoting diversity, skilled trades professionals are poised to become a cornerstone of Canadian immigration policy.
Temporary foreign workers with experience in skilled trades are set to reap the benefits of this evolving focus, contributing to their own professional growth and the nation’s prosperity.
The shift towards Skilled Trades traditionally, Canada’s immigration policies have now leaned heavily towards attracting highly skilled professionals in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and engineering.
The launch of STEM category-based draws indicates the importance of these sectors. However, recent trends indicate a noticeable shift towards recognizing the value of skilled trades.
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The Canadian government and provinces like Ontario have recognized the urgent need to fill gaps in the workforce related to industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive, and more.
The skilled trades sector has long been overlooked, resulting in an imbalance between the demand for skilled tradespeople and the available workforce.
To bridge this gap, Canada is reevaluating its immigration criteria to ensure that those with expertise in various trades can contribute to the country’s growth and development.
Ontario’s Focus on Skilled Trades
Ontario welcomes most of the new permanent residents every year, being the largest province in Canada.
The province is taking a proactive stance by embracing skilled trades as a priority in its immigration strategy.
With its vibrant cities, expanding infrastructure projects, and flourishing industries, Ontario has become an attractive destination for both immigrants and temporary foreign workers.
The province’s focus on skilled trades is evident through various initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining tradespeople.
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): This provincial program is tailored to nominate individuals with the necessary skills and experience in designated trades.
OINP Skilled Trade Full List of Invited Occupations in 2023
Through OINP’s Skilled Trades Stream, qualified workers can be nominated for permanent residency, streamlining their path to becoming Canadian residents.
Red Seal Program: The Red Seal endorsement is a nationally recognized certification that signifies a worker’s proficiency in a particular trade.
Ontario’s recognition and support for the Red Seal Program further highlight the province’s commitment to skilled trades.
Investment in Infrastructure: Ontario’s continuous investment in infrastructure projects, including transportation, housing, and energy, has led to a surge in demand for skilled tradespeople.
This demand presents a golden opportunity for foreign workers with relevant experience.
Benefits for Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada
Temporary foreign workers with experience in skilled trades stand to benefit significantly from this evolving focus on their professions. Here’s how:
Pathway to Permanent Residency: Ontario’s emphasis on skilled trades in immigration policies means that temporary foreign workers can transition more smoothly from temporary to permanent status.
The experience gained during their time in the province enhances their eligibility for provincial nomination programs.
In-Demand Skills: Skilled trades are essential across various industries, ensuring that workers with relevant expertise remain in demand.
This provides a level of job security and stability that can be particularly attractive for immigrants seeking long-term settlement.
Contribution to the Economy: Immigrants and temporary foreign workers in skilled trades contribute significantly to Canada’s economy by addressing labour shortages and driving local businesses’ growth.
This, in turn, enhances the overall economic landscape of the province and the nation.
Community Integration: Temporary foreign workers who enter Ontario through the skilled trades route often have opportunities to engage with local communities, collaborate with Canadian colleagues, and form meaningful connections, thereby enriching their overall immigrant experience.
Conclusion
As Canada recalibrates its immigration policies to prioritize skilled trades, Ontario emerges as a leading advocate for attracting and retaining skilled trade professionals.
Temporary foreign workers with experience in various trades are well-positioned to benefit from these evolving strategies.
Their contributions not only fill essential workforce gaps but also contribute to the country’s economic prosperity and cultural diversity.
In the grand tapestry of Canadian immigration, skilled trades are becoming a vibrant thread, weaving together the stories of individuals seeking opportunity and a nation that embraces their skills.
Jaspreet Kaur, RCIC
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What skilled trade occupations are eligible for the new targeted Express Entry draws?
The below-listed occupations are currently being targeted in Skilled Trades Express Entry draws.
73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
72405 – Machine fitters
72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72310 – Carpenters
72300 – Plumbers
72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
72106 – Welders and related machine operators
72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- First Trades Express Entry Draw For PR Is Now Out: Cutoff 388
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 Express Entry trade occupations
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).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 - New Trades-Targeted Express Entry Draw Is Now Out
Details of the new Trade occupations targeted Express Entry draw are now out in which IRCC sent out 1,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR).
The New Minister of Immigration Marc Miller, announced on August 1 that they are working on unveiling the first Express Entry draw targeted for 10 trades occupations this week.
Details of August 3 Trade occupations targeted Express Entry draw:
- 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
Immigration Minister reaffirmed that in addition to the general invitation rounds, these category-based selection rounds will continue throughout the year, and more information will be released in the following weeks.
“It’s absolutely critical to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in our country, and part of the solution is helping the construction sector find and maintain the workers it needs. This round of category-based selection recognizes these skilled trades workers as essential, and I look forward to welcoming more of these talented individuals to Canada.”
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPreviously, on August 2, 2023, 800 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR) were issued based on the latest Express Entry draw for profiles with a French proficiency level of 7 or higher.
CRS cutoff score increased by 60 points to 435.
Also, on August 1, a ‘no program specified’ Express Entry draw issued 2,000 permanent residency (PR) application invitations.
August 1 draw considered all the valid profiles within the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Furthermore, any of the Express Entry profiles having a provincial nomination under one of the above-mentioned categories are also considered for the “no program specified” Express Entry draw.
Summary of the Express Entry draw – August 2
- Date and time of round: August 02, 2023 at 13:50:04 UTC
- Draw category: Targeted for French-Speakers with level 7 proficiency
- Number of invitations issued: 800
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 800 or above
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 435 (Up ⬆️ 60 points)
- Tie-breaking rule: July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC
August 1 – Express Entry Draw
- Date and time of round: August 01, 2023 at 13:25:02 UTC
- Draw category: ‘No Program Specified‘
- Number of invitations issued: 2,000
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,000 or above
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 517 (Up ⬆️ 12 points)
- Tie-breaking rule: June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC
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So far in 2023, a total of 64,148 invitations to apply (ITAs) have been sent out in 22 Express Entry draws.
We may see more occupation-specific and Francophone targeted Express Entry draws this week.
Latest Express Entry CRS Score distribution – August 1, 2023
CRS score range Total Profiles
As Of Aug 1Addition As
Compared to
Previous
Draw On
July 11601-1200 1,308 +1,032 501-600 2,019 +1,400 451-500 55,295 +3,606 491-500 2,286 +1,452 481-490 6,236 +1,550 471-480 19,398 +164 461-470 15,100 +273 451-460 12,275 +167 401-450 54,173 -1,397 441-450 11,293 +129 431-440 11,721 -441 421-430 9,618 -278 411-420 10,369 -406 401-410 11,172 -401 351-400 61,438 -1,601 301-350 32,077 -694 0-300 5,219 -80 Total 211,529 +2,266 Express Entry CRS Score distribution – August 1 Express Entry 2023 Processing Time
Here are the latest Express Entry processing times as of July 27, 2023 as well as comparison with the previous week.
Application Type Current
Processing
TimeChange From
Last
WeekCanadian Experience Class (CEC) 4 months No Change Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) 7 months No Change Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) (not updated
by IRCC since March 1 as
there could be no application
in processing for FSTP as of nowNo Change Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry 9 months No Change Express Entry Processing times When is the next Express Entry draw 2023?
Next Express Entry draw is expected to be announced on August 2 or 3 and could be occupation and francophone targeted draw.When was the latest Express Entry draw of 2023?
Latest Express Entry draw was held on August 1, 2023 and it was a no program specified draw inviting 2,000 Express Entry profiles.
CRS Cutoff score jumps by 12 points to 517.What are the new targeted Express Entry draw 2023?
IRCC will start conducting new occupation based Express Entry draws that will be specifically for profiles having at least 6 months of work experience in last 3 years in one of the following sector:
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 complete list of occupations and their NOC codes for each sector by clicking on the links provided above.Stay updated with the latest Canada immigration news with INC News.
What is Express Entry?
The Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program for Canadian permanent residency are managed by the Express Entry application administration system.
Profiles created with the Express Entry system are evaluated on the basis of human capital factors such as work experience, occupation, language ability, education, and age.
They are assigned a Comprehensive Ranking System score and then ranked alongside the other applicants.
Invitations to apply are likely to be extended to the candidates with the highest scores.
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