In another occupation-based Express Entry draw, Canada has issued 150 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the area of agriculture and agri-food occupations.
The occupational draw on February 14, 2024, had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 422 points; by comparison, the draw on February 16 had a minimum CRS score of 437 points, which was 15 points higher.
In the past, 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a healthcare-focused round of invitations were distributed by an Express Entry draw on February 15. 422 was the CRS cutoff score.
Additionally, on February 13, 1,490 fortunate people were selected in a general draw to receive invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency (PR).
Similar to previous draws, the general draw was performed using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), requiring a minimum score of 535 or above.
Amidst the newest improvements in the Express Entry system, the Canadian immigration landscape is in a state of flux.
Today, the Immigration and Refugee Council (IRCC) issued 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a healthcare jobs focused round of invitations for the second Express Entry draw of the week.
3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Healthcare occupations category were issued by Canada in its first occupations-based Express Entry draw of the year on February 14, 2023.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for that draw was 422 points, which is 9 points less than the minimum score for the previous healthcare occupations draw, which took place on October 26, 2023, which was 431 points.
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In the all-program category, Canada issued 1,490 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the second Express Entry draw of the year on February 13, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 535 points.
which is 6 points less than in the previous all-program draw, which took place on January 31, 2024, and had a minimum CRS score of 541 points.
This was the fifth invitation round for Express Entry in 2024 and the 283rd altogether.
Applicants have 60 days to submit their applications, and they will be reviewed in the customary six months.
Through its Express Entry Draw Human Capital Priorities stream, Ontario has held a new draw, inviting 2,086 candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores between 379 and 430 to apply for immigration to Canada in the healthcare industry.
This draw is open to OINP candidates with experience in any of the 42 healthcare occupations.
It is the first round of invites for the Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) stream in 2024.
On February 6, 2024, IRCC issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
Heal occupations
Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of
379-430 and work experience in the following national occupational classification (NOC) codes.
Your work experience in one of the following NOCs must be listed as your primary NOC in your Express Entry profile:
NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
NOC 31110 – Dentists
NOC 31111 – Optometrists
NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
NOC 32100 – Opticians
NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 32110 – Denturists
NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
