Express Entry under the new rules: who is the priority?

In addition to general Express Entry draws Canada holds targeted ones for specific candidates the country is most interested in.

There are 6 categories of priority applicants:

• French-language proficiency;
• healthcare occupations;
• science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations;
• trade occupations;
• transport occupations;
• agriculture and agri-food occupations.

Below is a list of suitable occupations for each category. If you have work experience or education in one of these fields, you will have a better chance of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry.

Healthcare

• audiologists and speech-language pathologists;
• chiropractors;
• dentists;
• dieticians and nutritionists;
• education counsellors;
• general practitioners and family physicians;
• instructors of persons with disabilities;
• kinesiologists and other occupations in therapy and assessment;
• licensed practical nurses;
• massage therapists ;
• Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations;
• medical laboratory technologists;
• medical radiation technologists;
• medical sonographers;
• nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates;
• nurse practitioners;
• nursing co-ordinators and supervisors;
• occupational therapists;
• optometrists;
• other assisting occupations in support of health services;
• other practitioners of natural healing;
• other occupations in health diagnosing and treating;
• other technical occupations in therapy and assessment;
• paramedical occupations;
• pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants;
• physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals;
• physiotherapists;
• psychologists;
• registered nurses and psychiatric nurses;
• respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists;
• specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine;
• specialists in surgery;
• therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies;
• traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists;
• veterinarians.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

• architects;
• architecture and science managers;
• business systems specialists;
• civil engineers;
• computer and information systems managers;
• computer engineers;
• computer systems developers and programmers;
• cybersecurity specialists;
• data scientists;
• database analysts and data administrators;
• electrical and electronics engineers;
• engineering managers;
• industrial and manufacturing engineers;
• information systems specialists;
• land surveyors;
• landscape architects;
• mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries;
• metallurgical and materials engineers;
• natural and applied science policy researchers;
• software developers and programmers;
• software engineers and designers;
• urban and land use planners;
• web designers;
• web developers and programmers.

Trades

• residential and commercial installers and servicers;
• elevator constructors and mechanics;
• machine fitters;
• heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics;
• construction millwrights and industrial mechanics;
• carpenters;
• plumbers;
• electricians;
• welders and related machine operators;
• contractors and supervisors — construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers.

Transportation

• aircraft assemblers and inspectors;
• transport truck drivers;
• railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators;
• engineer officers in water transport;
• deck officers;
• air traffic controllers and related occupations;
• air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors;
• aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors;
• railway carmen/carwomen;
• managers in transportation.

Agriculture and agri-food

• contractors and supervisors — landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services;
• agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors;
• butchers in retail and wholesale.

Candidates from other professions may qualify for invitations in general draws. Book a consultation if you don't know how to move to Canada. We will analyze your situation, choose the best option, and help you complete the paperwork.