Express Entry under the new rules: who is the priority?
We tell you in detail about the new priority occupations for Canada.
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.
