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If you are skilled at a particular trade, you may be eligible for Canadian permanent residence

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What is category-based in Canada

Specifically, in 2024-2015, IRCC has chosen to prioritize candidates with the following work experience and language proficiencies through category-based draws: Healthcare occupations. Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) occupations. Trades occupations.

Eligibility for the trade occupations category

To be eligible, you must

  • have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience)

    • in a single occupation listed in the table below
    • in Canada or abroad
    Occupation 2021 NOC code 2021 TEER category
    Residential and commercial installers and servicers 73200 3
    Elevator constructors and mechanics 72406 2
    Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 72402 2
    Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 72400 2
    Carpenters 72310 2
    Plumbers 72300 2
    Electricians (except industrial and power system) 72200 2
    Welders and related machine operators 72106 2
    Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers 72014 2

    ICCRC …Recent patterns suggest that Express Entry candidates who are eligible for category-based selection draws are likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) even if they have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score below 500.

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