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Canada is gearing up for its inaugural Express Entry draw for individuals with experience in the transportation field this week.
On September 18, 2022, Canada's Minister for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller, declared that the first set of invitations for transportation-related professions via category-focused selection in Express Entry is slated for this week. This upcoming Express Entry session will target professionals in the transportation sector, including commercial truck operators, airline pilots and workers involved in aircraft manufacturing.
Occupations Under the Transport Category: Full list
Here's a list of professions that qualify for the Express Entry draw targeting those with transportation experience.
- Occupation Code: 93200
- Occupation: Aircraft Assemblers and Aircraft Assembly Inspectors
- Occupation Code: 73300
- Occupation: Transport Truck Drivers
- Occupation Code: 72604
- Occupation: Railway Traffic Controllers and Marine Traffic Regulators
- Occupation Code: 72603
- Occupation: Engineer Officers, Water Transport
- Occupation Code: 72602
- Occupation: Deck Officers, Water Transport
- Occupation Code: 72601
- Occupation: Air Traffic Controllers and related occupations
- Occupation Code: 72600
- Occupation: Air Pilots, Flight Engineers, and Flying Instructors
- Occupation Code: 72404
- Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors
- Occupation Code: 72403
- Occupation: Railway Carmen/Women
- Occupation Code: 70020
- Occupation: Managers in Transportation
Qualifications for the Transport Category
For consideration under the Transportation Category, one must:
- Meet the requirements for an Express Entry stream, whether it be Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or the Canadian Experience Class.
- Must have at least 6 consecutive months of full-time work experience over the past 3 years, in a role specific to the Transportation category, in Canada or abroad.
- Follow all the conditions mentioned for the particular draw.
With the modifications, the Express Entry mechanism is now designed to provide a more simplified and effective pathway for specialists in essential fields to Canada. By giving priority to skillful immigrants with experience in transportation roles, Canada intends to address the surging demand for professionals and occupy pivotal roles that bolster the country's economic development and progression.
Express Entry Draws Based on Categories
On May 31, the IRCC confirmed the introduction of six novel selection categories for Express Entry sessions. These categories were determined after an assessment of future labor needs and negotiations with various partners, partners and provincial and territorial administrations. The classes identified include:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions
- Strong French language proficiency
- Transport
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Healthcare
- Trades, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
To date, IRCC has orchestrated seven selection sessions under the recently introduced category-centric approach for Express Entry.
Starting in June 2022, the Canadian government began introducing category-focused selection sessions. This adaptation to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act was realized to endorse the immigration of individuals exhibiting traits that resonate with Canada's economic directives.
