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Highlights: Sean Fraser announced Category-based selection Draws

• The Immigration Minister of Canada, Sean Fraser, introduced category-based selection Draws for Express Entry candidates.
• Six categories have been chosen for the category-based draws for the year 2023.
• The new categories are set to be implemented this summer.
• The IRCC will prefer Express Entry candidates with French proficiency and work experience in particular fields. Skilled workers in targeted professions are set to be invited by the IRCC.

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Category-based Express Entry Draws

• Express Entry candidates proficient in French and have work experience in the occupations listed below are highly preferred by the IRCC.

• Transport
• Agriculture & Agri-food
• Healthcare
• Trades like plumbers, contractors, carpenters, etc.
• STEM professions.

• IRCC plans to invite more skilled professionals for targeted occupations to promote the entry of in-demand professionals' entry into the country.
• The latest additions of categories are set to be implemented in the summer of 2023.

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Six categories under the Category-based Draws

The list of categories under the Category-based Draws are given below:

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

Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry Category-based Draws

Eligible Express Entry candidates who meet the requirements under specific categories are invited to apply for PR.

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

• Educational qualifications
• Ability to interact in official languages.
• Work experience in any of the NOC categories.

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