Being an informed applicant is the key to successfully getting a Canada PR visa. In 2024, we see many changes in the Canadian immigration system. Thus, it becomes difficult to keep a tab on changes. Also, the immigration draws are subject to changes such as targeted occupations, skills etc. Then there are changes in the invitations and the CRS cut-off. So, you must know the answer to the question, Express Entry is targeting which occupations and skill for Canada PR?
The Express Entry (EE) System is the top pathway to getting a Canada PR visa. You can get visa approvals as early as 6 to 12 months. Earlier the system was focusing on selecting applicants who match the CRS cut-off in the Express Entry draws.
So, we used to get a general, FSW, FST, and CEC draw. But as COVID hit Canada, the situation took a 360-degree turn. As a result, Canada is no longer looking at the past criteria for a selection of people.
Because the wave of COVID lockdowns create a major rise in job vacancies and skills required to grow the Canadian economy. This is why you need to know the key areas being targeted when IRCC selects applicants for a Canada PR visa.
Please note that Canada is not letting go of its past draw categories or focusing on the CRS cut-off. But is now holding category-based draws. These draws are helping Canada address the economic and labour market needs of the country on a priority basis.
This is why the following is the list of occupations and skill being targeted in Express Entry draws:
So, including the above category-based draws, we have 6 EE draw types. As a result, your chances of getting an ITA for a Canada PR visa now rise majorly. Because Canada is giving you multiple draw options to qualify under.
Express Entry (EE) System is also famous for being easily accessible. So, to apply to this system you need to:
After getting an ITA, you will have 60 days to submit a complete and error-free application. You must also submit supporting documents. IRCC will process your application. If accepted, you will get a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).
Furthermore, now you know Express Entry is targeting which occupations and skill for Canada PR. So, apply under the guidance of a CICC-licensed Canadian immigration firm now.
Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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