1,800 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were sent out today in the second Express Entry draw of 2024, which is only for trade occupations.
If an Express Entry profile in this trade draw had at least six months of experience in one of the ten trade vocations and a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 433 or above, they were all granted ITAs.
In three Express Entry draws this October 2024, 2,848 invitations to apply have been sent out thus far.
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List of trade occupations eligible for the Express Entry draw today:
| Occupation | 2021 NOC code |
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 73200 |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics | 72406 |
| Machine fitters | 72405 |
| Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 72402 |
| Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 72400 |
| Carpenters | 72310 |
| Plumbers | 72300 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 72200 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 |
| Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 72014 |