For the first time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1000 candidates in transport occupations.

Canada’s immigration system has taken another new direction by introducing its first ever category-based draw for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations. On September 20, 2023, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in transport occupations to apply for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score 435.

This draw was the first-ever category-based selection draw for Express Entry candidates with work-experience in a transport occupation. IRCC is targeting transport occupations due to the labour shortage within this sector. Occupations such as Truck Drivers, Air Pilots, Railway Traffic Controllers and Aircraft Assemblers are eligible for Transport Express Entry Draws.

Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, says, “The transportation sector is crucial to our economy, and if we want to keep things moving, we need to invest in the people that move travellers and transport our goods. With this new initiative, we are helping address a critical skills shortage while also attracting new, talented people to communities across Canada. “

Source: Canada.ca