Possible New Categories in the Targeted Express Entry Draws

Post by : Admin on Jan 14,2023

 

The Canadian Government passed bill C-19 to let the IRCC conduct targeted express entry draws in 2023. This step helps Canada fix its labour shortage issues and meet economic needs. Recently, the IRCC held consultations with stakeholders and the public to receive feedback about this new Express Entry system. They also conveyed that the targetted draws will prioritize occupational background, economic sectors, residency status and more before sending them an ITA. 

Read on to learn about the possible new categories included in the targeted draws. 

Possible New Categories for Targeted Express Entry Draws

The new classification system comprises only a portion of ITAs. The CRS scores are still valid and can help you receive an ITA. The new categories meet two crucial criteria: 

  • Solve labour shortages 
  • Enable Francophone immigration and economic growth 

Let’s check out the possible categories here as said by the IRCC. 

Work experience in a specific sector 

The IRCC may send an ITA based on your work experience in specific occupations that are facing chronic labour shortages. Here are the occupations prioritized in Express Entry between 2019 and 2021:

  • Professional occupations in PR, marketing & advertising 
  • Administrative offices 
  • Information systems analysts 
  • Interactive media developers and computer programmers 
  • Restaurant and food service managers 
  • Cooks 
  • User support technicians 
  • Food service supervisors 
  • Retail sales supervisors 
  • Administrative assistants 
  • Software designers and engineers 
  • Accountants and financial auditors 

International student graduates 

International students have great potential in helping Canada fix labour shortages. Thus, there is a high chance of a category for graduates with a diploma in in-demand sectors or with a degree. 

According to IRCC, international graduates are proficient in an official language, experienced and qualified. Thus, they can plan a huge role in contributing to the economy of Canada. At least 88,000 graduates acquired permanent residency in 2021 through Express Entry. 

Temporary foreign workers 

According to stakeholders, the current permanent residence pathways are not helping Canada fix its labour shortage issues. Thus, the new Express Entry system may have a category for temporary foreign workers. They can acquire their permanent residency through the targeted Express Entry draws. 

About 168,000 temporary workers became permanent residents in Canada in 2021. It constituted about 64% of admissions in the category of economic immigration. 

Francophone and bilingual candidates 

Are you fluent in French? Then you may be able to apply for permanent residence through the targeted Express Entry draws. Yes, you may get ITAs on the basis of your proficiency in French. 

Canada launched the Francophone Immigration Strategy in 2019. It aimed at bringing about 4.4% of new French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by the end of 2023. 

Final Thoughts, 

Labour shortages and poor economic growth are not new in Canada. The government has proposed a new classification system for the targeted Express Entry draws in 2023. This blog has already given you an idea about the new possible categories to expect in the draws. The draws are expected to start in early Spring this year. 

Want to Talk to an Experienced Immigration Consultant? 

At Onkar Immigration, we house a team of experienced and proficient immigration consultants. We stay abreast of all the updates in immigration policies and pathways including Express Entry draws. Get in touch with us to know if you are eligible for an ITA under the new Express Entry system. We will help you get permanent residency in Edmonton, Alberta and Saskatchewan effortlessly. 

 


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