Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada have introduced a significant change for Express Entry by implementing category-based draws and priority immigration. The new policy is imposed to give priority immigration to specific categories and occupations due to the shortage of skills in these categories. After passing Bill C-19, Canada officially launched the category draws, and July month witnessed the first-ever category-based selection for Express Entry. And these draws have led to a strong foundation of what to expect in the upcoming draws. As per the trends, invitations increase with a lowered category CRS score.

Below is the list of categories considered for category-based draws:

  • French-language proficiency, or
  • Healthcare occupations
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) occupations
  • Trade occupations
  • Transport occupations
  • Agriculture and agri-food occupations

Each category holds significant importance in sustaining Canada's economy and strengthening its labor force. However, two selection categories stand out due to the many eligible occupations they encompass.

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What are the occupations under these categories?

 

Healthcare Occupations 2021 NOC Code 2021 Teer Category

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

31112

1

Chiropractors

31201

1

Dentists

31110

1

Dieticians and nutritionists

31121

1

Education counselors    

41320

1

General practitioners and family physicians

31102

1

Instructors of persons with disabilities

42203

2

Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

31204

1

Licensed practical nurses

32101

2

Massage therapists

32201

2

Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

33101

3

Medical laboratory technologists

32120

2

Medical radiation technologists

32121

2

Medical sonographers

32122

2

Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates

33102

3

Nurse practitioners

31302

1

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors

31300

1

Occupational therapists

31203

1

Optometrists

31111

1

Other assisting occupations in support of health services               

33109

3

Other practitioners of natural healing

32209

2

Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating

31209

1

Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

32109

2

Paramedical occupations

32102

2

Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants

33103

3

Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals

31303

1

Physiotherapists

31202

1

Psychologists

31200

1

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

31301

1

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists

32103

2

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

31100

1

Specialists in surgery

31101

1

Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies

41301

1

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists

32200

2

Veterinarians

31103

1

 

STEM Occupations 2021 NOC Code 2021 Teer Category

Architects

21200

1

Architecture and science managers

20011

0

Business systems specialists

21221

1

Civil Engineers

21300

1

Computer and information systems managers

20012

0

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

21311

1

Computer systems developers and programmers

21230

1

Cybersecurity specialists

21220

1

Data scientists

21211

1

Database analysts and data administrators

21223

1

Electrical and electronics engineers

21310

1

Engineering managers

20010

0

Industrial and manufacturing engineers

21321

1

Information systems specialists

21222

1

Land surveyors

21203

1

Landscape Architects

21201

1

Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries

21210

1

Metallurgical and materials engineers

21322

1

Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers

41400

1

Software developers and programmers

21232

1

Software engineers and designers

21231

1

Urban and land use planners

21202

1

Web designers

21233

1

Web developers and programmers

21234

1

Who is eligible for Category-based immigration?

To qualify for an invitation through a category-based round, applicants must fulfill all the requirements specified for that particular round. Canada will hold draws for each category each month, and applicants must meet specific conditions depending on the targeted category. The following are the eligibility criteria:

  • French-language proficiency: Must have a minimum score of 7 in all four language abilities of a French-language test on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens.
  • Healthcare occupations
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations 
  • Trade occupations
  • Transport occupations
  • Agriculture and agri-food occupations

To become eligible for the abovementioned occupations, you must have at least three years of experience with at least six months of continuous work experience in one of the targeted NOC codes.

Which category has the most jobs?

Healthcare occupations are highly sought after in Canada, with a substantial number of in-demand jobs in Canada across various categories. However, the Healthcare and Social Assistance field is particularly in demand. The latest job vacancy data from Statistics Canada, as of March 2023, reveals that the healthcare and social assistance sector accounted for 144,500 vacant positions, comprising 17.7% of all unfilled positions in the country. Notably, all provinces in Canada are experiencing shortages in the healthcare sector, with Ontario and Quebec facing the highest shortages, accounting for 55,000 and 40,000 job vacancies, respectively.

Apart from healthcare, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) occupations are also witnessing a surge in demand across Canada. According to a report by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada, the Information, Communications, and Technology industry's revenues reached an impressive estimated $242 billion in 2021. Furthermore, Canada has established itself as a prominent hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a noteworthy presence of 1,032 AI and machine learning companies. A report by Statistics Canada, released in April of the current year, revealed that the median starting income for international students in a STEM occupation with an undergraduate degree (as of 2019) was $52,000.

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