Express Entry: New Category-Based Selection

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced on May 31, 2023 the launch of a category-based selection for the Express Entry System. The invitations to apply for permanent residence will be based on different fields in demands in Canada to fill labour needs and help grow the economy and build strong French communities.

Criteria

The focus of this category-based selection under Express Entry will be on candidates with strong French language proficiency or work experience in occupations in the following fields*:

• Healthcare
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions
• Trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
• Transport
• Agriculture and Agri-food

* Other fields may be added in the future.

Next Steps

The first round of Invitations to Apply (ITA) is expected to be sent Summer 2023. Instructions on how to apply and details about deadlines will be provided in the coming weeks by the Government of Canada. Stay tuned.

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