The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held its first Express Entry draw for the transportation sector, inviting 670 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 435.
In December, the Canadian government invited 3,325 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada through three separate draws. The initial draw, held on December 18, was open to candidates from all programs. A total of 1,325 candidates with a minimum score of 542 were invited to apply.
The second draw on December 19 focused on trades occupations, and 1,000 candidates with a minimum score of 425 were invited to apply. If you’re interested in applying for permanent residency in Canada, be sure to follow these draws to see if you’re eligible to apply.
Targeted Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations
- Express Entry Round: #277
- Draw Type: Targeted Draw for Transport occupations
- Draw Date: December 20, 2023
- CRS Cut-off Score: 435
- No. of invitations: 670
- Tie-breaking rule: August 30. 2023
Targeted Express Entry for Transport Occupations
To qualify for this draw, candidates must first be eligible for an Express Entry program. The three relevant Canadian immigration programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST).
The eligible occupations for the Targeted Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations are as follows:
| Occupation | 2021 NOC code |
|---|---|
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 |
| Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 72604 |
| Engineer officers, water transport | 72603 |
| Deck officers, water transport | 72602 |
| Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 72601 |
| Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 72600 |
| Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 72404 |
| Railway carmen/women | 72403 |
| Managers in transportation | 70020 |
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Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the completion of specific categories for category-based selection in the country’s immigration system. These categories, established through the passing of Bill C-19 in the Canadian parliament last June, include French-language proficiency, Healthcare Occupations, STEM occupations, Skilled Trade occupations, Transport occupations (including Truck Drivers), and Agriculture and agri-food occupations.
The chosen categories for category-based selection are as follows:
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare Occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations
- Skilled Trade occupations
- Transport occupations (including Truck Drivers)
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
You must also meet all the eligibility requirements for one of the three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, or the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
| Date | Draw Type | Invitations | CRS Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18, 2025 | Trade occupations (Version 2) | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17, 2025 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 504 |
| June 2, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 510 |
| May 1, 2025 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
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