Express Entry Draw 277 | 670 Invited in Transport Occupations
Express Entry Draw 277
Date of Draw: December 20, 2023 at 15:55:23 UTC
Number of Invitations Issued: 670
Minimum CRS: 435
Program Specified: Transport occupations (2023-1)
Tie-breaking rule: August 30. 2023 at 17:30:21 UTC
Do you qualify for Express Entry?Canada’s Express Entry system went on a significant transformation during 2023, providing an expedited and targeted pathway for individuals possessing invaluable work experience in critical fields.
In a pioneering move, Canada unveiled its commitment to inviting skilled newcomers with a background in transport occupations, with the primary objective of addressing the rising demand for talent in this sector and filling vital positions that contribute to the nation’s economic growth and advancement.
Under this innovative category-based selection approach, Canada reinforced its commitment to attracting top-notch global talent while simultaneously addressing the pressing need for transport workers to bolster the economy. These category-based selection rounds were conducted throughout the year, running in parallel with the general and program-specific invitation rounds.
Second Category-Specific Draw for Transport Occupations
This focused strategy aims to identify and invite candidates with significant experience in the transport sector, including diverse roles such as commercial truck drivers, pilots, and aircraft assembly workers. By creating a dedicated category for transport occupations, Canada aims to facilitate the influx of the skilled talent needed to support this critical industry on a national scale.
The first round of invitations for individuals with experience in transport occupations through category-based selection in Express Entry would was issued on September 20 of 2023. The #264 draw, issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 435.
The previous draw was published yesterday, and it was a Trade occupations (2023-1) draw, which invited 1,000 candidates, the CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited was 425. This means that all profiles in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of 425 or higher could qualify.
Transport Occupations Category Eligibility
To be eligible, you must
- Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a single occupation listed in the table below.
- Experience gained in Canada or abroad
- Meet all of the requirements in the instructions for that round
- Full eligibility details will be available in the instructions for each round.
What Are the Eligible Transport Occupations for This Category?
| Occupations | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER Category |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 | 3 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 3 |
| Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 72604 | 2 |
| Engineer officers, water transport | 72603 | 2 |
| Deck officers, water transport | 72602 | 2 |
| Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 72601 | 2 |
| Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 72600 | 2 |
| Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 72404 | 2 |
| Railway carmen/women | 72403 | 2 |
| Managers in transportation | 70020 | 0 |
Will Express Entry Still Hold All-Program Draws?
Yes, Express Entry will hold different types of draws throughout the year, not just category-based draws. There will be 3 types of rounds:
- General round of invitations: General rounds of invitations invites the top-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool who are eligible for 1 of the 3 Express Entry Programs. The 3 programs include the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
- Program-specific rounds of invitations: Program-specific rounds invite the top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program. For example, the IRCC often has draws specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), where only candidates who are eligible for a PNP are invited.
- Category-based rounds of invitations: The Minister of Immigration will establish specific categories to meet specific economic goals across Canada. Once the categories are established, the top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for this category will receive an invitation.
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Free Immigration AssessmentPrevious Express Entry Draws
Check here the full list of the Express entry draws that were held during 2023:
| Draw | Date | Category | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut Off | Tie-Breaking Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | April 24, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,400 | 410 | April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC |
| 294 | April 23, 2024 | General | 2,095 | 529 | November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC |
| 293 | April 11, 2024 | STEM occupations (2024-1) | 4,500 | 491 | February 25, 2024 at 11:55:12 UTC |
| 292 | April 10, 2024 | General | 1,280 | 549 | March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC |
| 291 | March 26, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 | March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC |
| 290 | March 25, 2024 | General | 1,980 | 524 | February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC |
| 289 | March 13, 2024 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC |
| 288 | March 12, 2024 | General | 2,850 | 525 | March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC |
| 287 | February 29, 2024 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 | January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC |
| 286 | February 28, 2024 | General | 1,470 | 534 | January 16, 2024 at 03:51:05 UTC |
| 285 | February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 | January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC |
| 284 | February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 | January 30, 2024 at 02:39:54 UTC |
| 283 | February 13, 2024 | General | 1,490 | 535 | February 11, 2024 at 15:26:56 UTC |
| 282 | February 1, 2024 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 | September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC |
| 281 | January 31, 2024 | General | 730 | 541 | July 15, 2023 at 10:52:08 UTC |
| 280 | January 23, 2024 | General | 1,040 | 543 | January 21, 2024 at 07:43:47 UTC |
| 279 | January 10, 2024 | General | 1,510 | 546 | December 31, 2023 at 18:23:22 UTC |
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