Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another Targeted Express Entry draw for the transport sector, inviting 975 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 430, 5 points fewer than the last draw held on .
The first draw for transportation candidates, draw #264, was held on September 20, 2023. It issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for candidates who scored a minimum CRS of 435. After that second draw held on December 20, 2023, with 670 ITAs issued and same CRS cut-off score.
Targeted Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations
- Express Entry Round: #289
- Draw Type: Targeted Draw for Transport occupations
- Draw Date:Â March 13, 2024
- CRS Cut-off Score: 430
- No. of invitations: 975
- Tie-breaking rule: July 31, 2023
Targeted Express Entry for Transport Occupations
To participate in this lottery, individuals need to meet the requirements for one of the Express Entry programs. The three immigration programs relevant to Canada are the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST).The transport occupations that are eligible for the Targeted Express Entry Draw are listed below:
| Occupation | 2021 NOC code |
|---|---|
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 |
| Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 72604 |
| Engineer officers, water transport | 72603 |
| Deck officers, water transport | 72602 |
| Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 72601 |
| Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 72600 |
| Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 72404 |
| Railway carmen/women | 72403 |
| Managers in transportation | 70020 |
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Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, recently announced the introduction of specific categories for category-based selection in the country’s immigration system. These categories were established through the passing of Bill C-19 in the Canadian parliament last June. The chosen categories for category-based selection are as follows:
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare Occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations
- Skilled Trade occupations
- Transport occupations (including Truck Drivers)
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
You must also meet all the eligibility requirements for one of the three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, or the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
| Date | Draw Type | Invitations | CRS Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 3,000 | 463 |
| November 19, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
| November 18, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 174 | 816 |
| November 15, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 800 | 478 |
| November 13, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 547 |
| November 12, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 812 |
| October 23, 2024 | Trade occupations (Version 1) | 1,800 | 433 |
| October 22, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
| October 21, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 648 | 791 |
| October 10, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1,000 | 444 |
| October 10, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1,000 | 444 |
| October 9, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 539 |
| October 7, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,613 | 743 |
| September 19, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 509 |
| September 13, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1,000 | 446 |
| September 9, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 911 | 732 |
| August 27, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,300 | 507 |
| August 26, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,121 | 694 |
| August 15, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 2,000 | 394 |
| August 14, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,200 | 509 |
| August 13, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 763 | 690 |
| July 31, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 510 |
| July 30, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 964 | 686 |
| July 18, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1,800 | 400 |
| July 17, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,300 | 515 |
| July 16, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| July 8, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 3,200 | 420 |
| July 5, 2024 | Healthcare occupations (Version 1) | 3,750 | 445 |
| April 24, 2024 | French language proficiency (2024-1) | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 11, 2024 | STEM occupations (2024-1) | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10, 2024 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| March 26, 2024 | French language proficiency (2024-1) | 1,500 | 388 |
| February 29, 2024 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 1, 2024 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| December 21, 2023 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 400 | 386 |
| December 20, 2023 | Transport Occupations | 670 | 435 |
| December 19, 2023 | Trade occupations | 1,000 | 425 |
| December 8, 2023 | STEM occupations | 5,900 | 481 |
| December 7, 2023 | French language proficiency | 1000 | 470 |
| October 26, 2023 | Health Occupations | 3,600 | 431 |
| October 25, 2023 | French language proficiency | 300 | 486 |
| September 28, 2023 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 600 | 354 |
| September 27, 2023 | French language proficiency | 500 | 472 |
| September 20, 2023 | Transport Occupations | 1,000 | 435 |
| August 3, 2023 | Trade Occupations | 1,500 | 388 |
| August 2, 2023 | French Language Proficiency | 800 | 435 |
| July 12, 2023 | French Language Proficiency | 3,800 | 375 |
| July 7, 2023 | French Language Proficiency | 2,300 | 439 |
| July 6, 2023 | Health Occupations | 1,500 | 463 |
| July 5, 2023 | STEM Occupations | 500 | 486 |
| June 28, 2023 | Health Occupations | 500 | 476 |
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