Entrée Express: A ministerial announcement and two rounds of invitations, including the very first round for the transport category

Albert Joseph Nobisse Tchawou

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

The excitement was palpable this week as Canada unveiled major updates to its Express Entry immigration system. Among the new features is a special focus on the transportation professions, with the first-ever round of invitations dedicated to them.

A historic turning point for the transport industry

- September 18, 2023Ottawa has made a resounding announcement. Following the changes to the Express Entry program announced on May 31 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a whole new segment of the population is now in the spotlight: those working in the transportation trades.

Minister Marc Miller announced that the first round of invitations for this category would be launched this week. This decision is aimed at filling a significant labor shortage in the transportation sector. Whether it's commercial truck drivers, pilots or even aircraft assemblers(...), the objective is clear: to attract talent where it's most needed.

The Express Entry system, already renowned for its efficiency, is once again being adapted to meet the country's changing needs. With this initiative, Canada hopes to fill essential positions, support its economic growth and continue its rise.

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- September 19, 2023, another major draw took place. In this general draw, no less than 3,200 invitations have been issued for various programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Programthe Canadian Experience Classthe Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Provincial Nominee Program.

The bar has been set at a minimum score of 531. However, in the event of a tie, the date and time of submission of the Entrée Express profile will be used as the tie-breaking criterion, with a tie-breaking rule set for September 12, 2023 at 12:16:31 UTC.

First draw focused on transport trades

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Barely a day after the general draw, the September 20, 2023The Minister kept his promise with the launch of the #264 print run, specifically dedicated to the transport industry. For this first, 1,000 invitations were sent to applicants. In addition to working in the transportation trades, applicants must also be eligible for other programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

The minimum score for this special draw was 435with a tie-breaking date of June 17, 2023 at 06:44:01 UTC.

Transport trades concerned, NOC code and FEER set

Aircraft assemblers and inspectors (NOC93200, FEER3)
Transport truck drivers (CNP73300, FEER3)
Rail Traffic Controllers and Marine Traffic Regulators (CNP72604, FEER2)
Inland waterway transport engineer officers (NOC72603, FEER2)
Inland Waterway Transport Bridge Officers(NOC72602, FEER2)
Air traffic controllers and related staff (CNP72601, FEER 2)
Air transport pilots, navigators and flight instructors (CNP72600, FEER2)
Aircraft mechanics and controllers (CNP72404, FEER2)
Car repairers (CNP72403, FEER2)
Transportation managers (CNP70020, FEER0)

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And so ends a busy week for the Express Entry system. Transportation trades are now front and center, and it will be interesting to see how this initiative shapes the future of immigration and the Canadian economy.