Express Entry Category based selection
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Express Entry Category-Based Selection | Current Categories
Current Express Entry Selection
Express Entry Category-Based Selection
Category-based rounds invite top-ranking Express Entry candidates who meet the requirements of a category chosen by IRCC. You must first qualify for at least one Express Entry program.
10
current categories
12 Months
current occupation-experience rule for most work categories
60 Days
to submit PR after receiving an ITA
1. French-Language Proficiency
Minimum NCLC 7 in all four abilities, plus the requirements of the specific invitation round.
2. Healthcare & Social Services
At least 12 months in one listed occupation within the past 3 years, in Canada or abroad.
3. STEM
At least 12 months in one current listed STEM occupation within the past 3 years, in Canada or abroad.
4. Trades
At least 12 months in one current listed trade occupation within the past 3 years, in Canada or abroad.
5. Education
At least 12 months in one listed education occupation within the past 3 years, in Canada or abroad.
6. Transport
At least 12 months in one listed transport occupation within the past 3 years, in Canada or abroad.
7. Physicians – Canadian Experience
At least 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience within the past 3 years in a listed physician occupation.
8. Senior Managers – Canadian Experience
At least 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience within the past 3 years in one listed senior-manager occupation.
9. Researchers – Canadian Experience
At least 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience within the past 3 years in a listed research occupation.
10. Skilled Military Recruits
Special requirements apply to eligible foreign skilled military applicants recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces.
Important change:
the older 6-month occupation-experience wording is outdated.
IRCC now requires at least 12 months
for the main occupation-based categories.
Category eligibility does not guarantee an invitation.
IRCC still ranks eligible candidates by CRS score and may hold
general, program-specific or category-based rounds.
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