The IRCC recently announced a new category-based selection draw for Express Entry candidates. Candidates with French proficiency and relevant work experience qualify for these draws.

The six new categories are –

  • Healthcare occupations
  • Transport occupations
  • Trade occupations
  • French- language proficiency
  • Agriculture and Agri-food occupations
  • STEM occupations.  

The eligibility criteria for the new category-based selection Draws are as follows –

  • Prior work experience in a TEER category from the NOC list of occupations.
  • Educational qualifications
  • The ability to interact in any of the official languages.