{"id":5406,"date":"2024-08-02T09:17:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T09:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/2024\/08\/02\/express-entry-is-targeting-which-occupations-and-skill-for-canada-pr\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:22:14","slug":"express-entry-is-targeting-which-occupations-and-skill-for-canada-pr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/express-entry-is-targeting-which-occupations-and-skill-for-canada-pr\/","title":{"rendered":"Express Entry is targeting which occupations and skill for Canada PR?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Express Entry is targeting which occupations and skill for Canada PR?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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List of occupations and skill being targeted in EE draws<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why the following is the list of occupations and skill being targeted in Express Entry draws:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. STEM occupations<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Healthcare occupations<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Trade occupations<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Transportation occupations<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Agri-food and agriculture occupations<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. French language skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How to apply for a Canada PR visa vis Express Entry?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Express Entry (EE) System<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is also famous for being easily accessible. So, to apply to this system you need to:<\/span><\/p>\n